Lupaia Boutique Hotel
Italy
Lupaia Boutique Hotel
Localitá Lupaia 74, Torrita di Siena (SI) 53049 – Italy
www.lupaia.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2016
Hotel General Manager
Christopher Mueller
Hotel Positioning
Boutique Hotel, member of SLH
Development Strategy
Lupaia is an exclusive little hideaway with personal, authentic service and all the facilities of a larger resort. Our aim is to be firmly placed among the top 30 hotels of Italy.
Lupaia Boutique Hotel
History & Story
Lupaia is a Tuscan farm estate that lays on foundations more than a thousand years old, with the main house and annex dating back to 1622. The name Lupaia is derived from the Latin word lupus (wolf) and can be translated as “the hill of the wolves”.
The estate was purchased in 2016 by Christopher and Heidi Mueller, who followed their dream of running a small hotel in the countryside. The property was renovated with great care and respect for its history and authenticity.
Date Renewal
First renovation done in 2016
Date added extensions
From 2017 to 2023
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Informal luxury, personalised stay and experiences, the aim is to be a “home away from home” for our Guests.
Location
On a private hilltop with 360° views, between Montepulciano and Pienza, in Southern Tuscany; halfway between Rome and Florence.
20 min. from A1 highway exits Valdichiana/Bettolle (northbound) and Chiusi/Chianciano Terme (southbound); the Florence Airport is 130 km/80 miles – 90 minutes driving time and the Rome Fiumicino Airport is 210 km/130 miles– 2 hours and 20 minutes driving time.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Montepulciano, medieval hilltop town, famous for its architecture and wineries, 10 minutes drive;
• Pienza (UNESCO site), 15 minutes drive;
• Siena, 40 minutes drive
Fun Facts
Lupaia comes from the Italian word “lupo”, the wolve – Lupaia means “hill of the wolves”.
The ground floor of the main house, dating back to 1622, was once entirely used as a cow stable. Nowadays, it restaurant is located here, but traces of the former use can still be found.
We don’t have room numbers, but all rooms have names making a reference to their view or architectural details.
Children’s Corner
Children are welcome to stay at Lupaia (no minimum age required) in the larger room categories, from Suite upwards. We can provide everything parents may need during their stay (for example baby bath tub, bottle warmer and sterilizer, diaper pail, ecc); in the Library, there is a section dedicated to children.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 3 Suites, 3 Junior Suites
• Number of Luxury rooms: 1 Grand Suite, 1 Master Suite
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 12
2 Garden Rooms: Bassa (25 m2, king sized bed, open-plan bathroom, shower – former stables, a very charming room with wooden beams next to the bed, private garden, view on Montefollonico); Aurora (25 m2, king sized bed, open-plan bathroom, shower –bright and charming room with private garden and view on Montefollonico).
2 Deluxe Rooms: Pino (35 m2, king sized bed, open-plan bathroom, shower – romantic room with a sitting area indoors by the window and a private garden, view on Montefollonico); Cigno (35 m2, king sized bed, open-plan bathroom, shower – private garden, romantic hayloft in the room, view on Montefollonico)
3 Junior Suites: Serra (40 m2, king sized bed, open-plan bathroom with double sink, shower and bathtub – very bright and airy room with poster-bed and fireplace); Orto (40 m2, 2 single beds, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – private garden with view on Montefollonico and the sunset); Nido (40 m2, king sized bed, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – named after the birds’ nest, it is the only room on 2nd floor with outside stairs and no private garden, with a 360° view on the entire property).
3 Suites: Oliva (40m2, king sized bed, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – private garden with outdoor shower, view on Montepulciano and the olive grove); San Biagio (45 m2, king sized bed, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – fireplace, sitting area indoors by the window and a private garden, view on Montepulciano); Montepulciano (45 m2, king sized bed, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – airy and bright room with a private terrace, view on Montepulciano).
Grand Suite Vigna: 45 m2, king sized bed, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub, charming Suite with a small garden with outdoor shower facing Montepulciano.
Master Suite Lupaia: 66 m2, king sized bed + two single beds, enclosed bathroom, double sink, shower and bathtub – it is the largest suite, with two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room and a private terrace overlooking the property and Valdichiana.
Restaurants & Bars
• One internal restaurant available;
Breakfast is à la carte;
Lunch is available all day dining a-la-carte, served in the restaurant, poolside or anywhere on property
Dinner is a daily changing 4-course menu, served from 7pm
• Bar (in the main building) and Pool Bar (May-October)
• Chef: Luca Oriani
• Reservations are on a B&B basis, Guests can decide if they want to have dinner in our restaurant within 12:00pm.
Wellness
• Swimming pool
• Jacuzzi (heated)
• Gym
• Massage treatments offered in-room
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Wedding celebrations and Elopements (max 36 guests in a buyout of the entire property)
Extra Notable Features
• Private Cooking Classes
• Private Wine tasting / Olive oil tasting
• Private Truffle Hunting
• Private Sunset Negroni and Negroni Masterclass
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2025
• One Michelin Key, 2024 and 2025
• DUCO AWARDS, “most charming hotel of Italy”, 2024
•Restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin Guide
Number of employees
35