Asolo, ItalyHistoric Center
Albergo al Sole
Sixteenth-century hillside villa
Historic Center Asolo, Italy
Renovated
1996
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LocalOutside the door
Sixteenth-century hillside villa
The sixteenth-century stone villa runs as an intimate village inn, looking out over the piazza and Asolo's terracotta roofs.
“They call it ‘the city of a thousand views.’ It’s beautiful, great food, we stayed at Albergo al Sole.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A sixteenth-century stone villa with an entrance grotto frescoed with Bacchus figures.
Listed
Family-operated hospitality in Asolo, continuing innkeeper traditions established in the early twentieth century.
Listed
Terrace tables overlook Asolo's terracotta roofs, serving Prosecco pressed from surrounding hills.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the twenty-three room albergo is like its rural Veneto town in miniature: several centuries of history, views around every other corner, and no shortage of food and wine
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Steep cobblestone lanes wind down to Asolo's main square, and the town's medieval castle stands just uphill.
The rooms
Rich antique wood fills the bedrooms, and bathrooms are finished with patterned ceramic tiles and deep antique tubs.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines sit beside decorative stained glass, and the terrace looks out at the medieval tower.
The spa
Sports and relaxation massages take place in a candlelit treatment room reflected in a full-length mirror.
Restaurant
Ristorante La Terrazza
Tables sit behind decorative iron balustrades on the open terrace, where dinner brings modern Venetian recipes and seasonal local produce.
At the table
Morning tables sit beneath arched windows looking toward village towers, where breakfast arrives with chilled Asolo DOCG Prosecco.
How it began
Italian dramatic actress Eleonora Duse stayed here in the 1920s, and the hotel still preserves her handwritten reservation letters.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.