This was our third visit to Cortona, but the first time we stayed in town (two nights). At the top of the steep Via Guelfa, it has such an elegant ambience. The public rooms are lovely, and our room was charming with its canopied bed. Breakfast buffet was ample and varied. You step out the door, walk a dozen steps... More

We stayed at the Hotel San Michele for 3 nights in October 2011. Considering its location; only 50 yards from the main piaza and the quality of the rooms I thought it was excellent value. The rooms are large by Italian standards and because the hotel is old it had an fantastic atmosphere. All the hotel staff where extremely helpfull... More

My wife and I and other friends stayed here for 3 nights in August. We thought it was good value and it's very centrally located just off the main square in the old hill town of Cortona. The room was large and well appointed, with a large bathroom. The breakfast was adequate - not amazing. The staff were all very... More

The suite for three persons with balcony (beautiful view over the valey) was great and the brekfast was very good as well More

So where would you want to stay in a city older than the USA ? This converted palazzo has a friendly staff, a location that means you almost avoid the necessity - as in most Tuscan hilltop towns - to walk uphill, quiet spacious rooms and a staff that speak English - so the breakfast is mediocre - it's an... More

Lovely room, great location in the centre of Cortona, helpful staff, breakfast disappointing compared to the rest of the hotel. More

This is a lovely hotel right in the centre of Cortona. So you only have to make a short walk up to the main square which has the town hall, shops and cafes. the rooms were big and spacious and clean. The only problem was that there was not a shower. The breakfast was the usual buffet style but it... More

Cozy, clean and old world class, these thoughts are at the forefront of my mind when I think of my stay at Hotel San Michele in Cortona, Italy. Friendly staff, which was a staple at almost all Italian hotels we stayed, was appreciated at Hotel San Michele as well. Before you reach the town square, on the long steep walk... More

Cortona looks like the setting for a fairy tale and the San Michele fit right in. But the best part, and there were many good things to report about, was the friendly, helpful staff at the front desk. They helped with parking the car (the Via Guelfa is very steep) and even walked us to the excellent restaurant they suggested... More