Cortona Resort & Spa

Cortona Resort & Spa Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Cortona Resort & Spa? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet little street – Via Campaccio – that most tourists walking up from the main piazza completely miss. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from all the action around Piazza della Repubblica, but it feels like you’ve found this hidden pocket of calm that somehow escaped the crowds.

The building itself has that weathered Tuscan stone thing going on, but honestly, it’s the view that’ll get you. From most rooms (definitely request one facing the valley), you’re looking out over olive groves that stretch toward Lake Trasimeno – it’s one of those vistas that makes you understand why people move to Italy and never leave. The spa’s pretty solid too, though I’d skip the busier afternoon slots when day-trippers from Arezzo show up. Early morning or evening sessions are where it’s at. The staff actually knows their stuff about the treatments, which… well, that’s not always a given at hotel spas, if we’re being real.

What I really appreciated was how they handle the whole “historic building meets modern comfort” thing. Sure, the rooms aren’t huge – this isn’t some soulless chain hotel – but they’ve got good air conditioning (crucial in summer), and the WiFi actually works throughout the property. The breakfast spread is genuinely Italian, not some sad continental buffet, and they source a lot from local producers. There’s this honey from a farm just outside town that’s ridiculously good. Parking can be a bit of an adventure since Cortona’s old streets weren’t exactly designed for cars, but the hotel has a small lot, and the staff will help you navigate the ZTL zones if you’re driving – trust me, you’ll want that help. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me; it’s not perfection, but it’s the kind of place that gets the important stuff right and has enough character that you’ll remember it fondly. If you’re planning to explore the Val di Chiana or day-trip to places like Pienza or Montepulciano, this is actually a really smart base – way less touristy than staying in Siena or Florence, but you’re still connected to everything.

Cortona Resort & Spa Accommodations

Reviews of Cortona Resort & Spa

• Superb – Jon from United States – 24 June 2025 (9/10)

  Staff particularly friendly and helpful. Lovely grounds- love the outdoor restaurant.

• Good – Bargine from United States – 21 June 2025 (7/10)

  Excellent facilities and the staff was excellent
  
  What could be improved: I checked out a day early as I thought the restaurant for lunch and dinner wasn't up to my standards that I was expecting. I had been traveling in Portugal and Spain and Italy for the past two months and on my last night there, I had the worst dinner of my entire journey. Didn't feel I wanted to stay the additional night I had already paid for.

• Relaxing – Gorgeous – Just an overall lovely stay! – Laura from United States – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  It was all beautiful and comfortable and welcoming!
  
  What could be improved: My bathroom had a broken shade and prevented me from opening the window… the ac wasn't working, so this wasn't ideal.

• Excellent hotel, great staff – Oded from Israel – 16 December 2024 (9/10)

  Staff is amazing

• Perfect way to unwind, relax and also to enjoy Cortona and Italy. – Lea from United States – 23 October 2024 (9/10)

  The staff was great, especially Guillermo, who assured us there we no ghosts. We loved the grounds, the proximity to Cortona, which you could easily reach by car in 6 minutes. We loved the breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. The spa was wonderful. The warm pool outside with the wind in the trees was splendid. It was very relaxing and I want to go back.

• Superb – Laura from United States – 17 October 2024 (9/10)

  didn't use any of them!

• Ok – Claudio from Italy – 22 August 2024 (8/10)

  Spa and facilit
  
  What could be improved: The Restaurant. Poor quality food

• Good – Camilla from Italy – 9 August 2024 (7/10)

  Fantastic breakfast. Evening meal was nice. Pleasant grounds and spa.
  
  What could be improved: Location was a bit isolated without a car. The shuttle was expensive.

• Beautiful resort with amazing staff and good facilities .Breakfast was good dinners poor – Cath from United Kingdom – 10 June 2024 (8/10)

  This place is beautiful and the staff are exceptional .
  Breakfast was good but the dinner disappointing .
  
  What could be improved: Dinner

• Absolutley stunning, relaxing and indulgent stay. – Gordon from United Kingdom – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  Absolutely beautiful setting, staff were incredible, such a relaxing stay. Spa facilities were nice, sauna great temperature and pool was ideal for relaxing in afterwards. The room was perfect, hydrobath an nice added extra. The hotel has its own Jaguar which you can request, loved this as taxi's are a little tricky to get hold of sometimes.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was continental, overall good. Only one extra I wasn't expecting, hot items from the kitchen were at an additional cost, eg, an omellete.

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