If you survive the last part of the harrowing drive to this magnificent historic former hermitage/monastery, you will be rewarded with an experience to cherish for a lifetime. There are only a few staff members way up there, but they work very hard and try to take care of your every need. The place has an unbelievable history, from Michelangelo stays, to Napoleon troop takeovers, until it landed with the current family. The views are second to none, and the conversion of the short ceiling prayer cells to suites is something to behold. We loved every minute and hope to return someday soon. This place is more a museum than a hotel, but you will find beauty in every corner of the grounds, the woods and the hotel itself.