Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa

Character and identity

Set in the Tuscan hills above Cortona, this hotel inhabits a converted monastery, with the original stone bones, vaulted corridors and contemplative courtyards preserved as the design backbone. Rooms look out over the Val di Chiana, and the property leans into its quietude: an indoor pool, an outdoor pool framed by the valley, a full spa, and a bar that opens onto the views. The scale is intimate rather than resort-sized, and the atmosphere is more retreat than scene, with service pitched to a calm, considered register that suits the architecture.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The draw here is the building itself: a genuine monastery reworked into a spa hotel, with valley views and a contemplative atmosphere doing most of the heavy lifting. Book it if you want stillness, stone walls and a proper spa day rather than a full-service grand hotel. Aim for a valley-facing room, and target shoulder season when Tuscan light is at its best and rates ease.