Tenuta Ponziani - Griffin's Resort

I can not give this property the justice it deserves from the front desk and their countless accommodations for transportation and the beautiful quiet facility they provide. The wine is delicious and the dinner at their restaurant is no disappoin**ent. We hope to come for a longer stay next time to be able to enjoy the many things The Griffin Resort has to offer.

We stayed in the Thalna Suite--really a guest house separate from the main villa. There were two couples on the trip. We enjoyed the privacy of the Thalna Suite and the ample space for relaxing in the great room. The setting could not have been more lovely--rolling hills, expansive vistas of the surrounding countryside, and a just-baled hay field behind the property. The bedrooms were kind of small, but adequate. The bed linens were very luxurious, offering a good night's rest. The great room had seating, a nice table and chairs, and a kitchen with some essential tools. It would be a perfect place for a getaway, long weekend, or retreat. The service was excellent. Ilora was extremely responsive in correspondence before our visit and with issues that arose while we were there. Laura was our host in the dining room and she infused that experience with her comfortable manner and desire to make our stay the best possible. We ate breakfast each morning of our stay. The continental breakfast offerings were fresh and delicious. Italian "cake" is more like an American "tart," and it felt particularly decadent to have gorgeous apricot, cherry, and berry "cake" for breakfast. For an additional cost, one could order eggs, bacon, and omelettes. We had one lunch on property, which was served al fresco. I had a delicioius panzanella salad with fresh veggies and a delightful, light, citrus dressing. Another entree was a cheese lasagna that boasted the thinnest lasagna noodles I've ever seen. The resort is removed from Orvieto by about 30 minutes on some pretty narrow, winding roads. It was perfect for us to attend a wedding at a nearby property and easy to get into Orvieto for some sightseeing and shopping with a rental car. A taxi would have been about 40 euros, one way. We would stay at this resort in a heartbeat if we visit Umbria again.

We travelled to Griffin’s resort in September after visiting the Amalfi coast with 3 couples. This was by far the best stay in our 3 week stay in Italy. This place is definitely a hidden gem. The structure itself is totally renovated and it has really comfortable rooms and wonderful washrooms. The outside is just beautiful and the pool is a definite wow!! The food at dinner is amazing especially if you’re a foodie. We really enjoyed the dinners here In fact I would rate the food here the best I’ve experienced in Italy. The chef is a wonderful lady who was trained by a Michelin star chef. Truly a culinary experience. We all loved this place. Top marks for sure !

An absolute gem! The resort is located in the countryside far away from any distractions. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is mostly local or even self grown. The swimming pool is really nice. The place is beautiful and brings the shoulders down.

What an amazing spot!!!! The place itself is BEAUTIFUL, luxurious, tastefully decorated, fantastic view of the Umbria landscape, great pool, quiet. And then the most friendly, happy staff. The chef; an amazing woman who creates the best food with ingredients from «the garden». Their wine…. Soo good! Next door is a riding centre… an hour riding in between olive trees and grape wine….AMAZING!!! I’ll be back!

I almost didn’t want to leave a review; so that we could keep this place our secret. We stopped here to breakup the drive and chaos of Rome & Sienna. Everything was amazing. The food was the best we had in 12 days. The staff was wonderful. The property and single family house/room was updated perfectly. The property in general was really cool as it had been tastefully restored. This is the type of hotel and attention to detail that makes think in 5-10 years it’ll expand and we can wait to come back and visit.

Our stay at Griffin’s Resort was lovely. All staff members were friendly and made us feel very welcome - with a special mention and thanks to the restaurant staff: Laura and Patricia. Laura was so warm and welcoming, always greeting us with a smile. She was very attentive and made us the best coffee! Breakfast was served (cold) buffet style with a wide selection of homemade breads and pastries (all very delicious!) - you could also request a hot breakfast. We all loved the fresh, homemade pasta and bruschetta at the restaurant - even our 16 month old fussy eater couldn’t say no! The food was always delicious and served promptly. And as we are vegetarian, they tried to adapt the menu to suit our dietary needs. The ingredients were always fresh and Patricia’s cooking always tasted like it was made with lots of love and dedication. I should also mention the view from the restaurant is beautiful and eating outside is even better! Delicious food, beautiful views and superb service - what more could you ask for! 5* for the restaurant and staff! We stayed in room 102 - our room was overall lovely, it was spacious and clean with a separate spacious bathroom area. The decor throughout was modern with a splash of Italian chic. Our jacuzzi bathtub was large and comfortable - however it was easy to slip in the bath and we had a couple of close calls! The jacuzzi was self cleaning and would turn itself on every now and then - which was slightly disturbing especially when we just put our baby to sleep, but we all got used to it after a while. The bath also had handheld shower facilities - shower pressure was great but water went everywhere as there was no shower glass/curtain. The hot water took a couple of minutes to warm up. The room temperature was lovely and we could adjust the AC to suit our needs. Would have been nice to have tea and coffee facilities in the room. We received complimentary water bottles in our mini fridge on our first day but had to buy water from the restaurant thereafter. WiFi connection was good indoors but dropped as you go outside towards the pool area. The outdoor space is gorgeous with breathtaking views - the garden space is always well maintained and inviting with lots of seating available. The pool was a good size with beautiful views - but sorry to say, was a little on the dirty side. Overall we had a pleasant time at Griffin’s despite the little *******. We would definitely come back as it is a lovely hotel with great staff and beautiful views.

I cannot recommend more this place: the lovely staff, the incredible location, the amazing swimming pool, the great restaurant serving all home made food and the modern rooms made a week end a memorable experience! Very much recommended!