Luxury hotels in Cortona

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Cortona. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Cortona, Italy

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 9.2

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• 2 Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere Cortona, Italy

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 8.8

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• 3 Relais La Corte dei Papi Cortona, Italy

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 8.6

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!