The room was somewhat smaller but honestly all we needed and the location can't be beat! The…read moreROOFTOP view was amazing. We didn't get breakfast here (too many great cafes) but they were very hospitable, especially during their big jousting tournament, letting us turn the TV in the lounge on to watch the competition :)

Friendly and attentive staff. Great location, great value. The breakfast may or may not be…read moreincluded in your rate, but either way we thought it was quite good for 9 euros (at the time).

Spent two peaceful nights there at the end of Oct 2019. I had the first floor room which was huge…read morefor European standards, about 17 by 17, or more, containing a kitchenette, coffee, tea, ample closet and dresser space, all bathroom amenities. Clean. The bed and bedding was comfortable. But be aware that Italians like their beds firm. The bathroom was up to date. It is housed in a medieval tower on a narrow medieval road, adjacent to Piazza Grande. Literally two strides and you're in Piazza Grande which is lined with antique shops, restaurants and cafes and historic buildings. The managing couple was very warm, informative and accommodating, and showed me the Eutruscan, Roman and Midevial foundations in my room. It is an ancient building and historic codes do not allow an elevator, so be aware that upper floors have stairs, but the manager will carry your cases. My room had only a few steps, and really not on the first floor, but more like a half floor up. It was quiet and I felt safe being solo female traveler. Taxi can deliver you to the door, but has to pick up at the next corner, due to one way streets. They offer a breakfast package with a restaurant across the piazza, but I opted for the cafe 3 or 4 doors down and was glad I did, as the pastry was wonderful.

I had a most pleasant stay with my wife and 3 children, aged 7 to 17, on the night of June 26,…read more2015. Our suite, consisting of a living room/bedroom with a kitchenette and an additional bedroom, was able to accommodate all 5 of us comfortably. The location is ideal especially if you are traveling by train or by car, as Le Corniole is just steps away from Arezzo's train station and parking on the premises is free. Best yet, the residence is on the outside perimeter of Arezzo's city center, meaning that it is easily accessible by car (the city center is restricted to car traffic); however, all of Arezzo's attractions (e.g., San Francesco's church, the cathedral, etc.) are within walking distance. Room rates are quite reasonable; the host, Signor Giovanni, will go the extra mile to make sure that guests are happy. He even gave us a bottle of Chianti before we left.

From the owner: L'Hotel Residence le Corniole si trova a Arezzo, a 250 metri dal centro storico e dalla stazione…read more E' a pochi passi dalla clinica San Giuseppe, dalla clinica poggio del sole, dalla Clinica Chirurgica Toscana e dall'ospedale San Donato (e siamo lieti di offrire un prezzo in convenzione per i familiari dei degenti) Ha un parcheggio privato sorvegliato gratuito. E' composto da monolocali con bagno con doccia da 1 a 3 persone e bilocali con bagno con vasca che possono ospitare fino a 5 persone. Tutti gli appartamenti sono dotati di cucina attrezzata, riscaldamento/condizionamento autonomo, TV lcd con digitale terrestre e wi-fi free. Tutte le tariffe includono il kit della prima colazione. Adiacente al residence un rinomato ristorante aretino

A little further than I'd like from train and city of arezzo. Otherwise great spot, clean and…read moregreat service and breakfast. Restaurant was closed due to holiday and gym was hot and muggy, not much equipment.

Overall, a satisfactory experience. However, some things could be improved. No porterage on arrival…read moreor departure meant we had to carry or drag our own cases up steps at the hotel entrance then to our rooms and on leaving. The evening dinners were adequate but unremarkable. I think what we were given was what the management thought British visitors might want. It was mostly plain and unimaginative. In particular, we were presented with the same antepasti dishes every night, mainly plain boiled vegetables. The rooms were good, clean and comfortable.

I am disappointed to write a negative review of this restaurant as we were expecting some of the…read morebest food of our trip to Cortona. For context we are a family from San Diego, California that regularly goes to Michelin level restaurants. So, that said a 1/5 stars review is not to say anything was terrible at Il Falconiere but I am holding it to the standard we know for Michelin starred establishments. The service was uneven at best. One guest in our party politely declined the welcome champagne as she does not drink alcohol and the waiter appeared downright offended. The Michelin standard in this situation would be to offer the non-alcoholic sparkling option as a substitute in my opinion which was not done, though she did later discover it on the menu and order a glass for herself. Our waiter also corrected one of the guests that "noodles are Chinese" when she was clarifying an order for one of the children at our table trying to order them pasta with cheese. Perhaps saying noodles is impolite in Tuscany but Michelin level service should not be rudely correcting guests like this. The food was fine but again for a one Michelin star restaurant the attention to detail just was not at that level. All four adults did the tour of Tuscany 6 course tasting menu while the children had pasta and chicken. Temperatures and textures were off and to be honest I can do better job at home with duck breast which was tough and gamey. Credit where it is due the pasta course was incredible and a standout. Lastly in terms of value this just does not stand up to other nearby restaurants in Cortona where we have regularly been impressed by the value and quality of meals. Just last night we had a meal for 9 (6 adults and 3 children) with multiple courses (appetizers, pasta, meat, dessert) and a bottle of wine for 350 euros out the door. Here lunch was 950 euros for 4 tasting menus and 3 children and a half bottle of champagne. Obscene prices for the quality compared to nearby Cortona restaurants. I had another dinner reservation here for later this week which immediately canceled after lunch. I cannot imagine spending more money here.

What can be said about this spot…read more.. Well, perhaps the best way to describe the experience is alike to previously common Facebook status, "It's Complicated." The road leading up to the property is far from amazing, so if driving a Lambo or a Ferrari, it will be a disaster to put simply to get through the bumps. Obviously, not everyone drives expensive cars to come here, but as a Michelin starred spot and a Relais Chateaux hotel, it would be thoughtful to accommodate arrival a bit better at the top of the line price point. The interior design is a greenhouse meeting a Modani furniture store, which creates a rather confusing design. It cannot be said as terrible, but it's far from beautiful in the evening, although perhaps the views during daytime hours make it a bit better. Even the restroom is sized for a hamster trying to close the door. Platters and silverware are very average. When it comes to food, Il Falconiere offers four tasting menus. There is a requirement that all guests at the table get the same menu or order A La Carte. Again, a very odd requirement, because it almost defeats the point of having so many tasting menus to begin with, requiring guests with varying tastes to either sacrifice or go for a diminished a La carte experience. The "White Giant" or Chianina menu highlighting local Tuscan cattle was my selection. An excellent carpaccio, followed by ox tongue, vermicelli, stuffed pappardella, sirloin and tiramisu dessert. The menu was half wonderful, half disappointing, with ox tongue being too tough, sirloin being low on flavor and tough, and tiramisu being a complete disappointment. Carpaccio, pappardele and vermicelli were great. Desserts all around across the menu left much to the desired, with half being dominated by simple puddings. But, Michelin starred restaurants are intended to embrace experimentation, so that is not the reason I give Il Falconiere such a low rating. The sommelier was a very unpleasant man, borderline rude. Not only was he not friendly, but did not take feedback well and even refused to change a wine glass for a different shape one. Wine tasting menu, besides being well aligned to dishes, was filled with cheap wines relative to the price paid. He was also overly sensitive about us taking a picture of the wine and asking not to do so. Overall, just a disaster. Some of the waiters were quite unpleasant and inattentive also. Overall, Il Falconiere is far from being deserving of even a single Michelin star and even without it, would not make my list of recommendations. Poor design, bad service and many misses on dishes, especially desserts can be cited as the main reasons.

Thrilled to write the first review for Villa Cilnia - agriturismo at its finest. My husband and I…read morestayed here for the last few nights of our honeymoon and couldn't have enjoyed a more delightful experience. From the gracious, welcoming reception staff to the clean, comfortable room and fabulous amenities, we loved our entire stay. Encompassing an organic vineyard, the picturesque grounds also provide a full spa, restaurant and pool among the grapes and olive groves. On our final day here, we were lucky to receive a private tour and tasting hosted by Simone, the on-site sommelier. While we arranged several wine tastings/tours throughout our two week Italy/Spain holiday, this was by far the most special. Intimate and informative with an unbeatable setting (cozy tasting room with intense thunderstorm as the backdrop). We bought a few bottles of the wine (rosé and chianti) at just 7 euros apiece! Out on the terrace, the buffet breakfast was better than many hotels (hellooo, crepes made-to-order!) and the spa was sheer bliss with extremely well priced services. That massage tho. Oh! Also! There are four friendly cats circling around the grounds! It's the best. I can't wait to come back.

Very good hotel with nice and clean rooms. The breakfast is more Italian than international. Lovely…read morestaff who are trying to speak English.