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Hotel Portole
Via Umbro Cortonese, 36
52044 Cortona |
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| Hotel Description: |
| 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. |
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The Hotel is located 7 km away from Cortona on a hill with an amazing view. About Cortona* the city is situated at the heart of a vast and unspoiled district which enjoys artistic, historic and scenic distinetion. Because Cortona lies on the borders |
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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*. |
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Medical treatment
Pets accepted
Restaurant
Safe |
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Wake up service
Radio
Room Service
Complimentary car park |
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Bar
Parking
TV |
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Non smoking rooms
Phone |
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Hairdryer
TV |
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Shower |
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| Point of interest/Attraction: |
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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* |
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The Hotel can accommodate up to 70 pax in its meeting room. |
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The Hotel features a tennis court. There is a swimming pool and gym 9 km away, soccer field 7 km and golf course 20 km away. |
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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. |
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Check-In: 15:00
Check-Out: 11:00 |
| Accepted credit card payment |
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AmericanExpress
DinersClub |
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MasterCard/EuroCard |
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