A hotel close to Turin in northern Italy

Alter Hotel, Barge

This well-appointed four-star hotel in Piedmont is pleasantly located in the village of Barge, on the edge of the Cottian Alps not far from Turin (Torino). Housed in an interesting industrial building dating from the nineteenth century, talented architects and interior designers have transformed the original shell - using technologically advanced materials - into a fabulous 21st century hotel with a cutting-edge, contemporary feel. The Hotel Alter, Barge offers guests a unique experience designed to offer optimum comfort and excellent standards of service.

There are 24 delightful, light-filled rooms including a selection of suites and a wonderful airy loft room. Rooms at this Barge hotel are generously proportioned and each has a view either on to the nearby park or over the street. The entire hotel is comfortably air conditioned and all rooms are equipped with the latest flat-screen TVs (with Sky and several other satellite channels), a Bang & Olufsen telephone with direct-dial facility, a personal safe and a beautifully appointed bathroom equipped with fluffy towels and bathrobes and high-quality toiletries. Beds are made using wonderfully crisp Frette sheets and interiors are decorated in restful shades of grey and stone. The entire hotel is wired for wi-fi internet connection and some rooms have Jacuzzi-style whirlpool baths. A delicious breakfast is included in the price of your room and guests are offered complimentary use of the hotel's wonderful day spa.

The hotel in Barge has a wonderful restaurant offering a varied selection of Piedmontese specialities in a chic, contemporary setting. There is also a stylish cafeteria offering brunch and cocktails - a terraced garden is attached. The hotel has a fabulous fitness centre equipped with high-tech exercise machines and there is also a tennis court and squash court for those who want to keep fit.

There is attentive, professional 24-hour service on the front desk and facilities include a safe-deposit service and a left-luggage room. There is an attractive outdoor play area for children in the hotel's pretty garden and plenty of free parking for cars and motorbikes.

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Double room from €80

 

Score from 40 reviews: 9/10