Boutique Hotel Leone & Retreat Centre, Montelparo

The view, service, food and company was fantastic. Attended a writers retreat on my own and was warmly welcomed. Team very at tentative to needs. Highly recommended. The town is lovely with a very unusual bicycle museum. Madeline more than happy to organize local tours of interest. Really could not be more happy on much needed holiday.

Painting Holiday in Italy

I’ve just returned from my week-long artist retreat in Le Marche Italy. This seemingly undiscovered region offered breathtaking vistas at every turn. The retreat was held at the Boutique Hotel Leone - a superb hotel set in the hilltop town of Montelparo.

Everything was expertly organized by owners Madeline Jones and her husband Tim. Tim’s super culinary skills are a delight and offered full breakfast, lunch and 4 course dinners with wonderful choices for every appetite and dietary need. They and their staff work hard to provide a level of service that made us feel like friends and family. The rooms are beautifully furnished, with super comfortable beds, modern and charming at once.

Madeline organized several painting excursions to surrounding hill-top villages, a tour of a local vineyard and organic farm and and an olive tasting. There was a great studio available for our use as well so that students could work on their paintings indoors.

Travel art workshops offer an opportunity to explore new locations and meet fellow artists with similar passions. A change of scenery reveals new qualities of light and subject matter. I taught a diverse group of painters from all over the world. We came together to form life-long friendships and continue to encourage one another. Save the date for my next retreat in Le Marche - September 6-13, 2024!

Hotel Leone is a wonderful place to stay to explore the Le Marche region. Every part of the hotel has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The food is exceptionally good, the rooms are very comfortable, the staff are friendly and helpful. The commune Montelparo is a delight to wander around, very easy walking. I can't recommend the place highly enough.

Special people, special place: this beautiful hotel is an absolute treat. The food and the welcome are beyond criticism. Guests are looked after with the perfect combination of professionalism and warmth…and the food, well, it’s wonderful. Studio and facilities for painting course are also excellent.

I led a watercolor workshop at Hotel Leone for the first time this October. What an absolutely stunning setting for a workshop! The owners and hosts, Madeline and Tim, along with their stellar staff could not have been more welcoming, generous and well, perfecto!
The delightful breakfasts, lunches and 4-course dinners were such a treat! Thank you for a truly wonderful experience!

What a fabulous hotel! We had a lovely 4 night stay in September 2022. If we are ever in this region of Italy again we will be back at this gem. Great service and food by Madeline, Tim and their wonderful staff. Lovely views too!

We stayed at Hotel Leone for the second year in a row and we will be back next year!

The reason is Madeline and Tim, owners of Horel Leone and their employees. So nice, funny and service minded.

They have renovated their hotel in a very nice way and they run their hotel in the absolute best way.

We recommend this accommodation to anyone who wants to live in the best way, eat well and be treated in a friendly and professional manner.

Thanks for this year - see you next year.
All the best to you all!

First class facilities, beautiful rooms, fantastic food and beverages delivered by attentive and professional staff. All achieved without being overly fussy; superbly coordinated by Madeline and Tim, whose understanding of their trade and their guests needs is second to none. The backdrop to all of this excellence is the stunning Marche region of Italy. Truly first rate all round. This place delivers.

The most amazing place to stay. Quaint and beautifully restored to 5 star standard with fine dining. You will leave there feeling like you’ve stayed with great friends because the owners are both professional and so friendly.

I recently participated in a week-long Art Retreat that Hotel Leone hosted. It was a fabulous and unforgettable experience! The attentive staff were lovely and so accommodating. Madeline and Tim are exceptional hotel and business owners who are always looking for ways to improve with a focus on supporting their community.

Where do I begin? This luxury boutique hotel in beautiful Montelparo is stunning. From the moment I was greeted by the owners Tim and Madeline I knew I had made the perfect choice. The rooms were so comfortable, wonderful turn down service each night and rooms
Cleaned while eating breakfast, what a plus! Tim is a trained chef and the food we ate during our 4 day stay was nothing short of scrumptious! The restaurant itself should be Michelin rated! The staff, every single one got to know us personally and took the time to chat with us. I can’t wait to return in September and I plan on making this one of my many wonderful destinations each year. You won’t be disappointed if you come here, guaranteed!!!

A truly beautiful boutique hotel with stunning views. Everything about our stay was perfect. Madeline and Tim gave us such a warm and personal welcome and we cannot recommend Hotel Leone enough. Also highly recommend the restaurant - delicious food and a delightful wine list. Will definitely be back!

The Leone is a hotel that deserves a stay in its own right. Fabulous location with a lovely view over the tranquil hills of Le Marche. Perfect for relaxing by the pool, or walking locally or towards the Sibillini. Friendly staff, with the ever useful help of Madeline at hand. Highly recommended.

What a superb hotel. The room we stayed in was immaculate and the general attention to detail in the hotel is exceptional. Tea and coffee was available in the room, which is unusual in Italy and most welcome. The standard of the room furnishings and the hotel in general was very good. The bed was comfortable and the location and views stunning.

Dear Madeline, Tim and crew,
Thank you very much for the warm and hospitable stay we had at your lovely Hotel.
We have allready recommended your hotel to friends and we will come back ourselves to enjoy the Marche, Montelparo and your hospitality :-)).
Bye, take care, Aad, Cora and kids

Fantastic hotel with beautiful views, great atmosphere and delicious food. A wonderful experience -- we can't wait to come back!

Beautiful restaurant with great food, great service and great views. Amazing to find a fine dining experience like this in a little hill town like Montelparo. Good selection of excellent local wines.

A wonderful small Boutique Hotel a must for italien lovers! Had a great evening there with perfect dinner in a warm and charming atmosphere.

Perfect location, very nice, clean and comfortabel hotel. Good breakfast. Very friendly and correct service ! We have spend 6 nights at the hotel and it was wonderfull ! Very nice environment. We can recommend this hotel !

Had an absolutely fantastic 21st with family here. Food and wine were delicious, staff attentive and friendly and celebrations organised perfectly! Thank you very much!