One of the best hotels I have ever been to. Romantic,…read moreamazing views, spotless, perfect to the detail, amazing staff, best breakfast ever. Arrive early enough so that you won't miss their "aperitivo" and "dopo cena". We even had a bread receipe from their pastry chef. Make this hotel a destination of your trip in Tuscany

This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. The place is so beautiful, the location and…read moreview is literally breathtaking (and that's not hyperbole), the attention to detail is minute, the room is comfortable, spotless and charming, the breakfasts are the best I've ever had in any hotel, and to top it all off, everyone who works here is incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. They go far out of their way to do everything they can to improve your stay in one of the world's most idyllic towns.

We absolutely loved our night at Locanda al Pozzo Antico!! One of the best meals if not the best…read moreI've ever had, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and fun. The space was very inviting and decorated very simply with legendary bottles of wine and pictures of loved ones. At the time we were there, we were one of two tables they were serving so we felt very taken care of. We had a variety of their amazing pastas, and the perfectly cooked steaks were absolutely delicious. A standout of the food was the truffle fondue. Often truffle is either too subtle or overpowering, but this was perfect! Best focaccia I've had, amazing wines, and some truly scrumptious desserts. I cannot describe this experience without mentioning the amazing staff and Chef Paola. They were fun and thoughtful, and especially accommodating of one of our party's celiac allergy. Paola came out a number of times bringing freshly baked GF bread, GF pasta, and even prepared a custom GF almond cake with custard. She was engaging and supportive, and made them feel comfortable, safe, and uninhibited by the allergy. At the end of the meal they offered us the staff's homemade amaro for free which was delicious and we toasted with them to end the night! Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. I have never written a review before but this experience made me want to become a food blogger and write 3 pages on this place! Please go! This is a can't miss in Cortona. Especially if you are gluten free.

this is the restaurant that is attached to our B&B in Cortona Italy. Very friendly service and good…read morefood. Winning combination.

A dream! I wish we had gotten married here! Located about a 2 hours north of Rome and nestled in…read morethe Tuscan mountains around Cortona Italy is the most magical place I've ever stayed. More than a bed a breakfast, the lodging complements fully stocked apartments with full kitchens and baths. From its elevated location we could see for miles through the valley! There were small castles, palaces, and towers dotting mountains in all directions. The villas were nice too. The property is family operated hosted 100's of achres with olive trees, fruit trees, vineyards, flower gardens and herbs. The owner is a great chef with an onsite restaurant! She also makes her own olive oil, jelly/jam, spices, and wines! We appreciated the roustic style of the structures, which appear centuries old on the outside, yet moden and comfortable on the inside. A 10 minute trip down the mountain, through a small town, and up the other side put us in the famous city, Cortona! Breath taking does not even cover the experience! Though modern and fully stocked with many of the latest features ((Men in Black 3 was playing in the cinema)), Cortona has been around since before the Romans. Built high above the valley, it complements present day shops, universities, restaurants, and businesses. We found out that the University of Georgia has a branch here for music academic students. The narrow streets are classic Italian and with careful navigation of the steep slopes we found a churches dedicated to holy Saints and a monastery. Research Cortona to learn more. We made this trip just prior to the busy summer season. Only one other guest shared the grounds, an Australian couple, however, the day we were leaving a large party checked in and filled all the apartments for a wedding. HISTORY: Centuries ago Tuscany, being isolated from other areas by mountains, developed unique flavors in food and style that can only be experienced when you are here.

One of the best bed-and-breakfast I've been at wonderful accommodations larger than an apartment…read morewith a small kitchenette available. A nice buffet style breakfast with your choice of any kind of coffee water or juice, quiet place can be a little noisy if you have neighbors above you. We had the place to ourselves other than another couple and a loan traveler. Claudia is wonderful very helpful even with finding interesting spots for tourists. For the price and location you can't beat it I would highly recommend.

On a recent girls' week trip to Cortona, Italy, seven girlfriends and I stayed at the Il Sole del…read moreSodo Bed and Breakfast (Località il Sodo, 5, 6, 52044 Cortona, Arezzo, Italy.) What a beautiful venue in a beautiful part of Tuscany. We occupied many of the Bed & Breakfast's rooms; some shared rooms and others had rooms or suites to themselves. Il Sole del Sodo is run by the delightful and ever-helpful Claudia, along with Rose and Paola, her terrific staff. The morning breakfast buffet is terrific with lots of delicious home baked goods. The breakfast bar also includes fresh fruit, cheese, and charcuterie, plus eggs for a little extra by request. Four of our group took a cooking class from Claudia; it was fun and the food we made for their dinner was outstanding and authentic Italian. Claudia cooks dinner only a couple of times per week, so be sure to arrange that in advance. We opted for dinner on the day we arrived, and it was a very relaxing dinner in the beautiful and quiet garden patio. The property includes a pool so bring a swimsuit. Because we didn't all have a rental car, Claudia even helped us arrange for transportation during the week. The location is at the bottom of the hilltop town of Cortona and it's a fun hike up to the top of Cortona through the vineyards, horse property, and olive trees. Or you can hike the road but it's not as fun, especially during heavy traffic times. Try to get a room near the pool toward the back of the property as some in our party had rooms on the second floor and could hear some road noise at night. Claudia was very responsive during our months of planning, giving us recommendations for restaurants and other places in the area. Overall, the experience at Il Sole del Sodo was wonderful and is highly recommended.

What's not to love about this hotel? It's historic, beautiful, clean, and steps away from the…read morecenter of town. We were able to walk quickly into the heart of Cortona and enjoy a glass of wine or a cappuccino. We stayed here four nights and used this location as a base to visit other small quaint towns in the Tuscany region. Cortona is old with very narrow cobblestone streets and great views. Our room was spacious and quiet and everything worked to perfection. Housekeeping kept our room well stocked with supplies. A scrumptious breakfast was offered each morning which did not disappoint. Plenty of options with hot drinks. The staff was very friendly and helpful and assisted on a few occasions in making dinner reservations for us. The price of the hotel was very reasonable. I'm not sure where you would park a car if you drove a car here. Staying in a hotel that is hundreds of years old is truly amazing.

Disappointed. Room was not what I paid. I'd recommend…read morelooking elsewhere. It's also a bit far from center

We stayed at several hotels all over Italy on this trip and none of them came close to the La Corte…read moreDi Ambra style, comfort, or cleanliness. We found this b&b while searching for Tuscan villas to stay in for a night and we wished we had booked there longer. Sara and her family (the owners) are the absolute most wonderful, helpful people ever in a country full of people in the service industry who leave a lot to be desired in their service. The town of Cortona is an absolute MUST visit that many people don't know about. I tell you this as a visitor having traveled all over Itlaly, from Rome to Naples, from Capri to Venice, from Milan to the Lakes to Portofino and Pisa to Florence, all more than once. This was the BEST OF ITALY!!! Even saw a Hollywood Star. Beautiful town, church, and people.