Stay in a Piece of Tuscan History

Three beautifully restored apartments on the piano nobile of Palazzo Bourbon di Petrella — right in the heart of Cortona, one of Tuscany's most beloved hilltop towns.

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Interior view of a luxurious, ornately decorated room with marble and gold accents, including a doorway leading to another elegant room with a tiled floor and classical statues.

Our Story

Palazzo Bourbon di Petrella has been in our family for generations. A meticulous four‑year restoration has brought it back to life, preserving its historic soul while adding refined modern comforts for a truly comfortable stay.

The palazzo's piano nobile — traditionally the grandest floor of an Italian noble residence — has been thoughtfully transformed into three elegant apartments that honor the building's storied past while offering every modern comfort today's discerning traveler expects.

Baroque-style ceiling fresco depicting the mythological figure Venus sitting on a cloud with cherubs around her, one offering a laurel wreath and another holding a golden apple, with other cherubs flying nearby and ornate decorative elements surrounding the scene.
A luxurious bedroom with green striped wallpaper, a yellow metal bed with white bedding, and matching green cylindrical pillows at the foot of the bed. There are two nightstands with lamps on either side of the bed, and a black dresser with gold hand
Elegant bedroom with green striped walls, white bedding, antique furniture, a fireplace, and large windows with drapes.
A bathroom with two pedestal sinks, each with a mirror above, a towel rack with towels, a door with a window, and an alcove with a small cabinet and a toilet paper holder. The bathroom has a tiled floor and recessed ceiling lights.
A luxurious hotel room with a white bed, ornate gold wood headboard, and red curtain rods. A full-length mirror on the left reflects a decorated vanity table with a mirror and lamp, and a wall sculpture with detailed carvings is visible above the mir
An ornate antique mirror with a gilded, intricate frame leaning against a yellow wall. Below it, a marble-topped table with gold accents holds a white sculpture of a woman holding a child. Two lamps with warm yellow shades illuminate the scene. To th
A luxurious bedroom with ornate decor, a red four-poster bed, large windows with shutters, antique furniture, and decorative wall sculptures.
Luxury vintage bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub centered against a yellow wall, ornate cabinet on the left, double sink with mirror on the right, and decorative ceiling artwork.
View of a vintage dining room with a round table, red cushioned chairs, a sideboard with a plant, framed painting, and patterned curtains, seen through a partially open door.
A vintage wooden secretary desk with glass doors in a room with floral wallpaper, a window with cream curtains, and part of a bed and a patterned rug visible.
A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a beige bed with white pillows, a window with white curtains, and a doorway with a marble frame leading to a hallway with terra cotta tiled floor and classic decor.
A vintage living room with ornate gold wall coverings, a marble fireplace with a mirror above, a chandelier, sofas, a small TV, and decorative pillows.
Elegant living room with a marble dining table in the foreground, surrounded by light-colored chairs. The room features ornate gold wallpaper, large windows, and classical decor including mirrors and a chandelier.
Elegant living room with gold walls, ornate crown molding, a large mirror, a chandelier, a fireplace, and pastel-colored furniture including sofas, chairs, and cabinets.
Elegant living room with ornate gold accents, a chandelier, green sofa with black and green pillows, a large mirror with a gold frame, and a window letting in natural light.
Open window overlooking a narrow European street with buildings and green window shutters.
Elegant dining room with a round wooden table set with plates, glasses, and a flower arrangement, surrounded by chairs, ornate gold-framed mirrors, paintings, chandeliers, and tall windows with curtains, in a luxurious classical style.
View through open double doors into an elegant room with ornate ceiling, green drapes, a vintage fireplace, and a small table with a lamp.
A neatly made bed with white sheets and a pillow in a cozy bedroom, next to a window with floral curtains and a lit table lamp on a wooden nightstand.
A round wooden dining table with a glass vase containing green leafy plants and white flowers. Surrounding the table are three wooden chairs with red upholstered seats. In the background, there is a side table with a lamp and two framed pictures on t
A view of a hotel room featuring a four-poster bed with white linens, wooden side table with a decorative lamp, a window with floral curtains, and a built-in bookshelf.
Small bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower with a rainfall showerhead, a stone sink with a black faucet, and a mirror with a decorative frame.
View through a series of interior doors in a grand, historic building, with ornate decoration and classical sculptures.
Bathroom with a pedestal sink, mirror, toilet, bidet, towel rack, and framed artwork on cream-colored walls.
View of an elegant, historic interior with a doorway leading into a room with ornate ceiling, green curtains, a decorative fireplace, a table with a lamp, and tiled flooring.

Historic Preservation

Original Features That Tell a Story

The restoration of Palazzo Bourbon di Petrella was guided by a single principle: do nothing that cannot be undone, and preserve everything that speaks of history. Original stone and terracotta floors have been carefully cleaned and relaid. Frescoed ceilings and ornate moldings have been conserved by specialist craftspeople.

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An interior scene showing a red door with historical decor, framed by two golden-brown marble or faux-marble walls, and a staircase on the left with stone steps and a black handrail.

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A luxurious hotel room with a large bed in the foreground, decorated with white linens, and a green-paneled wall with gold accents and framed artwork in the background. The ceiling features ornate plasterwork and gold trim, with a marble fireplace and antique furniture, including lamps and chairs, near tall windows with elegant drapes.
Elegant dining room with ornate ceiling molding, a chandelier, gold-framed mirrors, and a round wooden table set with plates and glasses, surrounded by chairs, with tall windows draped with orange curtains.
A luxurious living room with gold patterned walls, a large ornate chandelier on the ceiling, a fireplace with decorative details, a mirror, green cabinets, and light-colored couches with cushions.
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