La Locanda di Corrado

Hotel Description

You know what? I almost drove right past La Locanda di Corrado the first time I visited Cerreto Guidi – it’s tucked away on Via della Buca in this unassuming building that honestly looks like it could be someone’s renovated family home. Which, I later found out, it sort of is. The whole place has this authentic Tuscan vibe that you just can’t fake, probably because Corrado (yeah, there’s actually a Corrado) seems to have put his heart into every corner of this 4-star gem. The moment you step inside, there’s this wonderful smell of old wood and fresh flowers, and the reception area feels more like walking into a well-traveled friend’s living room than a hotel lobby.

What really gets me about this place is how it manages to feel both polished and genuinely local at the same time. The rooms – I mean, they’re beautifully done with these thick stone walls that keep everything blissfully cool even in August, and the beds are actually comfortable (not always a given in boutique Italian hotels, let’s be honest). But it’s the little things that make it special: the way the morning light filters through those traditional shutters, how you can hear the church bells from San Leonardo just down the hill, the fact that Corrado will actually sit down and draw you a map to the best osteria in town. The bathrooms are modern without being sterile, and – this matters if you’re traveling with luggage – there’s proper storage space, not just a tiny wardrobe that fits three hangers.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to explore this part of Tuscany without fighting tourist crowds. Cerreto Guidi itself is this sleepy little town where locals still do their shopping at the weekly market, and you’re maybe twenty minutes from Vinci (yes, that Vinci) and about forty-five minutes to Florence when you want your Renaissance fix. Parking is easy – there’s a small lot behind the hotel that’s included, which saves you the headache of circling narrow medieval streets with a rental car. I’d probably avoid visiting during the grape harvest season if you’re a light sleeper, though – the whole town gets pretty lively in the early morning hours. The 8.9 rating this place has earned feels about right; it’s not flashy or over-the-top luxurious, but everything works exactly as it should, and you get the sense that someone actually cares about whether you have a good stay.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $52. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $54. Triple Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $58. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $61. Quadruple Room with 1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Superior Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Tomasz from Poland – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful room, very clean. Quiet neighborhood and Very helpful host. 100% recommend.

• Exceptional – Joel from Mexico – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything!

• Wonderful gorgeous place to stay. Wish we had more time there! – Tabatha from United States – 16 April 2025 (10/10)

  The bed was amazing! So comfortable and I slept so well! The view from the room spectacular! The hosts were kind. The room was decorated really well. The information book was really helpful. The pizza restaurant across the street was awesome! I can't say enough great things. We would definitely come back!

• Exceptional – Bosko from Serbia – 29 March 2025 (10/10)

  We have just had a nice five days here. We are delighted with everything, room was so comfortable, great bed, very clean room, bathroom also. Location is fantastic, short drive from Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano. Bennedetta is exellent host
  All recomendations for this inn. We are hoping to vist again soon…

• It was a great experience. I would like to come back 😍 – Guzman from United States – 24 December 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing.
  
  What could be improved: None

• We enjoyed our stay – Liga from Finland – 3 December 2024 (10/10)

  The tap water was great – so soft! Great for washing hair. The bed was comfy enough. A quiet area and walkable. A very good pizzeria is just a 10-min walk away.
  
  What could be improved: The nearby church rang the bells every day and quite early in the morning.

• Would definitely use again if in the area – Chris from France – 24 October 2024 (8/10)

  Fantastic Modern very clean
  coffee tea available fridge very spacious bathroom with a lovely powerful hot shower. comfy bed, Parking close by
  self check in didn’t meet any staff / host but spoke on the phone when we arrived and she was very happy and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: We were disappointed that the restaurant opposite which is advertised as part of the accommodation was not open perhaps the site should advise the opening / closing days hours of this restaurant or maybe we should have asked however we did find a fabulous restaurant further away approx 10km which we really enjoyed but initially after driving many km’s and hours that day we really didn’t want to drive to eat but never mind we did enjoy our stay 🙂

• Superb – Papadopoulou from Greece – 6 August 2024 (9/10)

  Clean, modern, perfect facilities
  
  What could be improved: It needs a whole-body mirror

• Beautiful hotel, parking was an issue – Anna from United Kingdom – 26 July 2024 (8/10)

  The hotel and room were beautiful. Very clean and plenty of space in the room for 2 people. The host was extremely helpful, and had good communication. The location was stunning with beautiful views.
  
  What could be improved: We arrived back to our room at 9.45pm to find the restaurant opposite was having a pool party and all the reserved hotel parking, restaurant parking, and any off road parking was full. It took us half an hour trying to get parked and had to speak to the restaurant owner. There was also loud music coming from the party which our room faced out to. The air conditioning unit in the room was not cool enough for the heat even when set to full and 15°C.

• The ga t that an excellent restaurant (with useable pool) was just across the street was tremendous. Also the host was v – Rene from Netherlands – 5 May 2024 (10/10)

  The cleanest place I have visited in a while, great (shower) facilities, comfortable bed and quite at night.

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