The Monteleone, a new boutique hotel located on the border of rural Umbria and Tuscany, has officially opened its doors, with four suites designed by StudioTamat.
Set among the rolling hills of Monteleone d’Orvieto, an Italian hilltop village framed by medieval walls, olive groves and countryside, the 17-room retreat offers a sanctuary rooted in its surroundings. The Monteleone is housed in a restored 19ᵗʰ-century villa which preserves the architecture of the original rural residence, guided by heritage and traditions of the surrounding Italian village.
Designed to be minimalistic and harmonious, the hotel’s restorative design balances comfort and elegance, harnessing light throughout. The authentic and restored architecture introduces a sense of modernity through refined, clean lines and pared-back pieces, juxtaposed against materials such as weathered stone, traditional Italian terracotta tiles, raw plaster and tactile fabrics. Iron and wood crafted by Umbrian artisans call to time-honoured traditions while creating a fresh aesthetic that mirrors the landscape.
A defining feature of the hotel are four suites by Rome-based architecture and design firm StudioTamat. Conceived as intimate micro-environments, the design balances craftsmanship and proportion, and is curated to feel serene and quietly luxurious.
Each telling its own story, the rooms have been designed to invite calm and a sense of wellbeing, combining purposeful pieces that focus on form and function with a soft, neutral palette to offer a relaxed, uncluttered environment.
Altogether the property offers six spacious guestroom categories, with six rooms coming complete with private gardens. Continuing the hotel’s calming aesthetic, the Signature Suite includes a dedicated relaxation area featuring a standalone bathtub, while the hotels’ outdoor pool offers panoramic views across the Umbrian hills. As well as an open-air spa, jacuzzi and sauna, guests can walk across the spa’s unique, sensory barefoot path, composed of natural, textural elements that are designed to stimulate circulation and encourage the practice of grounding.
Framed by the village’s medieval, ancient walls, an olive grove recently acquired by the retreat is set to add to the surrounding wellness amenities, grounding the property in nature and seasonality.
