Hotel Portole

Via Umbro Cortonese 36

Cortona, IT

Rating: 3 Stars

The 3 star Hotel Portole in Cortona is located amid the woods and fields of the Tuscan mountainside, a few kilometers from the ancient Etruscan town which was a center of art and culture. This exceptional location, with its panoramic views across the Val di Chiana to Lake Trasimeno and Mount Amiata, offers the perfect, tranquil spot for a quiet holiday with excellent opportunities for country walks, mountain bike rides and cultural excursions to nearby towns. After a busy day, a delicious Tuscan meal awaits the returning guest and the peace and quiet of the mountain promises a good nights sleep. There are 20 quiet and elegantly furnished rooms, all with a private bathroom with shower, telephone, and satellite TV. A terrace with a panoramic view is also available for outside dining. The Hotel is traditionally built in local Tuscan limestone. In the large inviting dining room, lovers of good food can sample the typical Tuscan dishes made with fresh ingredients and accompanied by local wines. The wine cellar has a large selection of fine wines. On fall evenings, one can enjoy the pleasure of dining near an open fire in the fireplace. The family-run management guarantees attentive and personal service.

Room Information

Double room

Elegant decor all comforts Double room Queen size bed Our rooms elegantly decorated, feature all the modern comforts in order to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

Quadruple room

Elegant decor all comforts Quadruple room with private bathroom Our rooms elegantly decorated, feature all modern comforts in order to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

Single room

Elegant decor all comforts twin bed and private bathroom Our rooms elegantly decorated, feature all the modern comforts in order to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

Triple room

Elegant decor all comforts Triple room with private bathroom Our rooms elegantly decorated, feature all the modern comforts in order to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

Twin room

Elegant decor all comforts Twin room 2 twin beds Our rooms elegantly decorated, feature all the modern comforts in order to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

Directions

BY TRAIN Direct train Milan-Bologna-Firenze-Roma * TERONTOLA-CORTONA PAILWAY STATION 194 km. from Rome, 122 km. from Fiorenee * CAMUCIA-CORTONA RAILWAY STATION The Terontola station is 11 km from Cortona and the Camucia station is 5 km from Cortona. There is bus service to Cortona from the stations. BY CAR Autostrada del Sole State Highway AI * Valdichiana exit. Upon exiting the highway take the SIENA-PERUGIA state road and continue towards Perugia. There are 3 turn-offs for Cortona* Cortona via Manzano, Cortona via Lauretana and Cortona via Strada Statale 71 State Road 71. STRADA STATALE 71 At Camucia there is a deviation for Cortona and Citta di Castello the Umbran Cortonese Province Road.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

The Hotel is traditionally built in local Tuscan limestone. In the large, inviting dining room which can seat 250, lovers of good food can sample typical Tuscan dishes made with fresh ingredients and accompanied by local wines. The family-run management guarantees attentive, personal service. On autumn evenings, one can enjoy the pleasure of dining near an open fire. In summer, the panoramic mountain terrace surrounded by nature, offers a place for quiet contemplatio. Children can amuse themselves freely in the garden playground.

Area Attractions

Because Cortona lies on the borders of Tuscany and Umbria, it is easy to reach various important tourist centers, both in Tuscany and nearby Umbria. Some of the most important of these include: Florence 102 km, Arezzo 29 km, Siena 80 km, Montepulciano 35 km, Perugia 54 km, Assisi 75 km and Citta di Castello 45 km. CORTONA 27th April-1st May is the NATIONAL COPPER WORKS FAIR, which is the first potter fair of central Italy. May 12th-May 19th Medieval week THE *ARCHIDADO* GAMES August 14th-15th Tuscan Cooking Festival *the steak festival*. August 24th-September 8th NATIONAL ANTIQUE FURNITURE FAIR FOIANO *10 km from cortona* February 7th-12th Foiano*s Carnival-Procession of decorated carts. MONTEPULCIANO *35 Km. from Cortona* Monthly antique art fair, this Fair takes place in the *Piazza Grande* every month on the second weekend. Wine tour in the month of November. AREZZO *30 Km. from Cortona* The Antique fair takes Place in *Piazza Grande*, on the first weekend of every month. SIENA *75 Km. from Cortona* March 19th Traditional Saint Joseph*s Festival. Stands selling *Frittelle* *griddlecakes* and local handmade toys. The Festival takes place in the Church of Saint Giustino, Contrada of the Onda. June 29th-July 3rd Palio with procession of the winning Contrada. August 14th-August 17th Palio with procession of the winning Contrada. First ten days of December *Olive Oil Festival*