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Short Review: One of the most amazing hotels in which I've stayed in Italy, much less all of Europe. This hotel is one of the original historic monasteries that was converted to this 2025 Michelin award winning hotel. The service is impeccable. The food is outstanding. The property is more than worthy of a 5-star rating. Don't forget your bathing suit to take advantage of the spa. This is a must stay! Long Review: Cortona is one of the oldest cities in Italy, and this hotel is a tribute to all that history, of which the city's citizens are proud. When you arrive at the hotel, which is located atop the mountain within the walled off part of Cortona, you're greeted with a smile and invited to rest on one of the discreet lounge areas in the lobby. A welcome mocktail from their bar is soon brought to you and you're then taken on a tour of the hotel and introduced to its rich history and its restoration. They've preserved as much of the structure as possible and there are nods to the rituals of the monks and their faith everywhere, from monuments, statues, and paintings - all respectively woven into the modern decor of the hotel today. Then you're checked in and shown to your room by the front desk staff. Once inside, you are amazed by the well-stocked and appointed room. It's a very comfortable size, with its retained walls, windows and doors from the original structure - which means they are thick and do a very good job of keeping the noise out. I never heard any other guests or the chirping of birds when they woke in the morning. Also, the bed was one of the most comfortable I've slept in. I'd never slept better in a hotel! The bathroom is a nice size and has everything you need. The closet has enough room for two people to hang all their things and includes two bathrobes and slippers, as use of the spa is encouraged. There is a restaurant within the hotel - Osteria del Santo - which is a great way to start your first night there and get to know the amenities. The food is outstanding and the wait staff is there to serve your every need. The distinction here is that the staff takes the time to know you and your eating preferences because they are also your staff for breakfast. When they greet you in the morning for your complimentary made-to-order meal, you're welcomed in to your favorite coffee and the great service continues. I made an appointment to visit the spa. Its outstanding! First off, they limit the number of people who can use the spa in order to maximize each person's experience which is unheard of! Second, your visit is assigned in two hour blocks, so you really do get to experience the pool, the jacuzzis, the hot sauna, steam room, and relaxation room. There are two massage rooms and I'd highly recommend getting one. There are many services to choose from and my therapist was outstanding. If you want to relax and chill, a wading pool is in the garden outside and there are plenty of patio chairs and lounges to choose from. The view of the city and surrounding valley from the garden is impressive and the sunsets are stunning. Walking around the city is easy and your about a 4-minute walk to the City Center with lots of restaurants, shopping, museums and enotecos. It's such a quaint little town with such rich history and we ran into many Americans visiting the town. Clearly tourism is the main economy there and everyone is very accommodating and nice. Most people speak English so getting around is really easy. One thing to note is that this hotel being located at the top of the city means you need to walk up very steep hills to reach it. There are no taxis and the very narrow streets mean driving a car around is nearly impossible. So, if accessibility is an issue for you, you might want to consider a hotel closer to the main road in/out of town where it's relatively flat. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this establishment. You will not be disappointed! read more
