Poirino, ItalyPalazzo Valgorrera
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Polycarbonate farm guesthouse
Palazzo Valgorrera   Poirino, Italy
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Polycarbonate farm guesthouse
Private groups take over the entire brick farmstead, living among freestanding timber volumes and luminous polycarbonate walls.
What it’s good at
Notable
Reversible timber boxes and translucent polycarbonate walls inserted into exposed brick masonry.
Listed
A converted brick agricultural storehouse set within the historic Palazzo Valgorrera estate.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the rural estate of Palazzo Valgorrera, surrounded by private woodland outside Poirino.
The rooms
Timber bedrooms look north over the courtyard swimming pool, reached along an elevated walkway across the double-height lounge.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Pool and hot tub
An outdoor swimming pool stretches across the central courtyard, and a hydromassage hot tub sits beside the brickwork.
At the table
A long timber table stands in the double-height hall, where guests share meals beside the open fireplace and communal kitchen.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.