We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Cortona, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Popular among couples. Located just 6 km from Cortona, Villa di Piazzano is an elegant historical villa. Its landscaped gardens include a terrace for al fresco dining, a pool and panoramic countryside views. This family-run hotel still includes a number of the villa's original features and a selection of antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all areas, including the terrace and pool area. L'Antica Casina di Caccia restaurant applies a 0-km philosophy, which means it uses only the freshest local ingredients. It specialises in Tuscan cuisine and homemade pasta. Meals are served out on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside. The villa offers free parking and is a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Cortona. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Located in an ancient monastery and boasting a garden, Monastero Di Cortona Hotel & Spa is set in Cortona. This hotel offers free WiFi throughout, a bar and air-conditioned rooms. All rooms come with an elegant décor and include a flat-screen TV and minibar. The private bathroom features a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. A continental buffet-style breakfast is served daily with sweet and savoury produce. Guests can also find a roof garden, and sessions at the spa must be booked in advance. Perugia is 50 km from the hotel, while Arezzo is a 45-minute drive from the property. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is 58 km away.Show full description
This might be the most elegant luxury hotel in Cortona.
Charming. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff. Set within the town walls of medieval Cortona, this impressive 18th-century residence is now a luxury hotel, which offers you spectacular views of the mountains, hills, and nearby Lake Trasimeno. Hotel Villa Marsili features original frescoes from the 14th-century church, which once stood on this site. The professional team of staff are always on hand to make your stay extra special. All rooms include a free minibar. At Villa Marsili your day starts with a buffet breakfast, which is served from 07:30 until 10:00. The outdoor gardens and sitting rooms with fireplace are ideal for an afternoon tea. They can also be used as an elegant location for a celebration or business event.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great views. This splendid 17th century manor lies in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Cortona. It boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a luxury wellness centre with outdoor and indoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms at Il Falconiere are set in different locations around the estate, which is home to vineyards and olive groves. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages. Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Guests can sample the estate's own Baracchi wines, or join one of the Cooking under the Tuscan Sun gourmet cooking courses. Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 2.5 km from Cortona's historic centre, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. Parking is free.Show full description
Hip. Comfortable beds. Superb interior design. Residence Il Casale provides apartments in a 16th-century building, a 10-minute drive from Cortona. It offers free Wi-Fi and scenic views over the Valdichiana valley from the large outdoor pool. All spacious accommodation features antique furnishings, a kitchenette and a seating area. Most have a patio, where guests can relax. Free public parking is available at Residence Il Casale. A car rental service is also provided by Il Casale. Circolo del Golf Perugia is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest luxury hotel in Cortona.
Opened February 2023. Locanda agli Amici has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cortona. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Locanda agli Amici you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. Piazza Grande is 32 km from Locanda agli Amici, while Terme di Montepulciano is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 61 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Relais La Corte dei Papi offers luxurious accommodation in a tranquil, romantic setting just 10 minutes drive from Cortona. Look out over the gentle Tuscan hills from the pool. Beautifully restored, La Corte dei Papi Hotel is made up of an 18th-century building and two small, characteristic cottages. Rooms feature exposed wooden beams, terracotta flooring and stone arches, while some also have hydromassage baths or showers. Whatever room you choose you can expect a fruit basket on arrival, as well as a warm and friendly welcome. Relais La Corte dei Papi's lush garden is also a pleasure to spend time in. Relax in the shade of the gazebo or sunbathe by the pool as you take in views of vineyards, olive groves and Tuscan hill towns. You can also enjoy delicious meals by the pool. La Corte dei Papi serves traditional Tuscan cuisine with a creative, modern twist and serves excellent seafood and vegetarian options as well as the best wines. A variety of trips and tours can be organised, from wine-tasting visits to cooking lessons, but you might find you just want to relax and savour the beautiful surroundings while staying here at La Corte dei Papi, sure to become your Tuscan home-from-home.Show full description
Historic property. Great location. Great value. Hotel San Michele is located inside of one of the oldest buildings of Cortona, the ancient Baldelli Palace, strategically located right in the heart of town. The Baldelli Palace is a 15th-century mansion restored according to its original features and considered by various guides a true example of Cortona's architectural splendour. The Italian Ministry of Art, declared the building hosting Hotel San Michele part of the National Heritage. Just 100 metres away you will find the Sant'Agostino Conference Centre. The hotel offers 40 unique and individually furnished rooms, each one featuring ancient furniture and equipped with modern services and comforts. The rooms have wooden beams and the windows offer views of the rooftops and the views over the valley. A buffet-style breakfast is available daily. Guests can also find an on-site bar. San Michele is the only hotel in the centre of Cortona to have a private car park. If travelling by car enter the city gate in Via Guelfa, transit is allowed for hotel customers 24 hours a day.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Cortona.
Boutique hotel. Boasting a free wellness centre and an outdoor pool with bar service, Cortona Resort & Spa is a 5-minute drive from Cortona. It is an 18th-century villa with free WiFi surrounded by 30,000m² of parkland. All air conditioned, rooms are spread across the property's 3 buildings.The bathrooms are equipped with either a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. You will enjoy free access to the wellness centre, including a heated pool with hydromassage jets, underwater music and chromotherapy, a Turkish bath, a sauna and a salt cave. You can also book holistic and wellness treatments, at extra charge. La Corte restaurant specialises in traditional Val di Chiana and Tuscan recipes, while a generous sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily. Guests can also enjoy aperitifs at the property's Cheese bar and dine outside during the summer. Siena is a 1-hour drive from Cortona Resort & Spa. Arezzo is 31 km away.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Hotel San Luca is in Cortona historic centre, a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. It offers air-conditioned and classic-style rooms with satellite TV and minibar. The hotel’s terrace offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. There is a gym on the covered terrace. Wi-Fi is available in the whole building. Reception is open 24 hours a day. The hotel is around 3 km from Camucia di Cortona Station and a 25-minute drive from the A1 motorway. You can reach Perugia by car in 40 minutes.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Villa Borgo San Pietro is set in an impressive historic farmhouse on the green hills 4 km from Cortona, Tuscany. There is an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is free. Villa Borgo San Pietro features beamed ceilings and terracotta floors in the rooms and in common areas. It is surrounded by a large park with an ancient well. Rooms at the Borgo also include air conditioning and a satellite TV. The apartments feature a furnished patio and small garden area. A buffet breakfast is served daily in a bright breakfast room. At Villa Borgo San Pietro you can hire a bike from reception or arrange horse riding activities.There is a table tennis on site and a 7-a-side football pitch, as well as a modern gym.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Cortona.
Borgo Il Melone is a grand 19th-century manor house, a 5-minute drive from Cortona. Set in the Tuscan countryside, its grounds include a swimming pool. All accommodation includes TV, minibar and free WiFi. The buffet breakfast features freshly baked cakes, and can be enjoyed in the garden.Show full description
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples and women. Relais Villa Baldelli is a 17th-century villa, immersed in the peace and quiet of the countryside near Cortona. It offers free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool. One of the cities that best represent Tuscany, Cortona is a few minutes' drive away. Relais Villa Baldelli combines vintage decorations and antique furniture with modern facilities, including hydromassage showers or baths. Guests can access to in-room massage upon request. The ground floor hall is particularly charming with its period decorations. From the lobby you can enter the lounge and relax on a comfortable sofa. There is also a small bar and breakfast room with an antique fireplace made of stone. Breakfast is buffet style. While at Relais Villa Baldelli you can enjoy several paths for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking.Show full description
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