A hotel close to Alba in Piedmont, Italy

Hotel Relais Montemarino, Borgomale, Alba

This attractive three-star hotel in Piedmont (Piemonte) is idyllically situated amid the stunning countryside of the glorious Langhe hills, a little way to the south of Alba and around 70 kilometres from both Cuneo and Turin (Torino). Asti - with its superb wines - and the elegant city of Alessandria are also nearby; Genoa, too, is within easy reach. The Hotel Relais Montemarino, Borgomale, Alba is the result of the painstaking renovation of an ancient stone farmhouse and has lots of original architectural features that combine with modern comforts to create a truly sumptuous place to stay. The hotel's belvedere tower soars up over the farmhouse and from here, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Langhe as far as Monviso on a clear day.

There are 27 individual rooms at this hotel near Alba, each fully en-suite with a bath tub or shower and a fitted hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephone, internet connection facility, satellite television, a personal safe and a well-stocked minibar. Room service is available on request and a delicious buffet breakfast is included in the cost of your room. Pets are welcome and there are facilities for families including cots and a little outdoor play area in the hotel's attractive gardens.

This Borgomale hotel has a welcoming lounge/bar with an exhaustive range of drinks on offer. There is also an extensive wine cellar here and the owners host regular tastings of local wines accompanied by local culinary specialities such as cheeses and salamis. There are plenty of trattorias and restaurants in the area and the helpful staff will be only too happy to offer advice and make reservations on your behalf. Other facilities at the hotel include several comfortable reading rooms, a TV room and a delightful garden with panoramic views. The hotel also has recently opened an indoor pool with a solarium, sauna and gym.

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Double room from €70