Baroque palace hideaway
Perched above the Roero vineyards, manicured formal gardens and quiet eighteenth-century salons evoke the unhurried life of Piedmontese nobility.
“It's easy to fall asleep in one of this Relais & Chateaux palace's 15 suites when you realize that preserving deep historical roots can also mean being eco-friendly.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century Baroque palace commissioned by Count Carlo Giacinto Roero, preserving period frescoes and antique tapestries.
Notable
Aristocratic grandeur with opulent gilded suites, contemporary comforts, and personalized service overlooking the rolling Roero hills.
Notable
An eight-hundred-square-meter subterranean spa carved into rock, featuring a grotto pool, hammam, and regional vinotherapy rituals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the castle’s atmosphere may be antique, its comforts are contemporary; in among the silk and velvet tapestries are contemporary niceties like LED televisions and wireless internet access.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Guarene's hilltop perch looks across the UNESCO-listed Langhe vineyards, with the historic truffle hub of Alba just a short drive away.
The rooms
Accommodations showcase eighteenth-century frescoes, antique silk and velvet tapestries, and marble bathrooms overlooking the surrounding vine-covered hills.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool is carved directly into the rock foundations, with glass doors opening toward the hills.
The spa
Treatment rooms sit beneath vaulted painted ceilings, hosting regional vinotherapy rituals alongside a sauna and Turkish bath.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Ristorante La Limonaia serves Piedmontese cuisine under frescoed ceilings. Down below, the brick-vaulted cellar holds over a thousand labels.
How it began
Count Carlo Giacinto Roero designed this summer residence in 1726, constructing an opulent Baroque palace over a medieval defensive fortress.
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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.