Locanda agli Amici

This small hotel seems like a remote hamlet, but the location is actually ideal. No matter how short or far your trip was, Silvia's Locanda Agli Amici is a bit like coming home to completely relax. At night it is quiet and peaceful, but during the day you can also avoid the hustle and bustle of the much-visited beautiful towns in this part of Tuscany. Not only are you within walking distance (1.5 km) of the edge of picturesque Cortona, on the way you will come across a beautiful old remote district at the old city wall before you descend into the city. You will always come across a formidably beautiful view of the plain to the south and west of Cortona. The view from the terrace by the pool, and even from the own bistro of 'Agli Amici' is also breathtaking. In the distance, Lake Trasimeno is also always showing off. Don't be fooled by the term 'bistrot'; in the room where an enormously varied and super tasty breakfast can be served in the morning, the most delicious local dishes and wines are served in the evening. It is a particularly good restaurant where the jack-of-all-trades Silvia and her small but very competent team ensure top service, with expert explanations about wines and dishes. And of course, breakfast tastes even better on the cinematically beautiful terrace with a view of the valley and Lake Trasimeno in the distance. The rooms are tastefully and modernly furnished. Don't expect a refined agriturismo (which is also beyond reproach), but this is just a little more refined. The name has already been mentioned a few times: hostess Silvia spares no effort to please her guests. This is an absolute must.

The breakfast was fantastic. A buffet with anything from cereal, cold meats, cheeses, boiled eggs, and pastries and fresh fruit. You can also order hot food cooked to order such as scrambled eggs and bacon or omelette. It also included juices and tea/coffee. The terrace and pool area were lovely with a fabulous view. Unfortunately for us the weather wasn't great so we didn't get to use these facilities. The location was good, at the top of the hill, just above Cortona which made for beautiful views. Silvia the manager and staff were so friendly and attentive which made our stay even more pleasant.

Very kind and helpful staff who did everything they could to make our stay as perfect as possible :) Clean rooms, great breakfast (and lunch) and very nice view, both from the pool/outside area and the room. We had to leave before the breakfast opened on our last day, so they arranged breakfast to go the night before. Would highly recommend staying here!

It was a pleasure all around. Starting with Silvia, the manager. Rooms great, breakfast delicious and we didn't have to fight with other tourists for parking.

Wonderful place to stay! The hotel was gorgeous, with nice rooms and a fantastic view from the pool. Breakfast was very good every day and the food in the restaurant was probably the best we’ve eaten in a very long time. Sylvia was absolutely amazing and couldn’t do more to make our stay more enjoyable. Thank you so much!