Arborina Relais

We loved our time at Arborina Relais! The property is beautiful - the lush surroundings and thoughtful design make for a very luxe and relaxing aesthetic. We stayed in a beautiful suite with a big patio.||The staff were all very kind and helpful. We especially appreciated their help in booking multiple wine tastings for us ahead of our visit.||We loved the property’s proximity to world class wineries, and that multiple restaurants are within walking distance (two on property, as well as Osteria Veglio down the road). We had an outstanding meal at Osteria Arborina on our last night — the food was inventive and delicious, the staff were friendly and passionate, and the ambiance elevated the experience even further. ||We would highly recommend this hotel and restaurant!

A Perfect Barolo Escape at Relais Arborina We spent a magical week in the Barolo region, based at the exceptional Relais Arborina in La Morra (Annunziata). Its location could not be better — right in the heart of the vineyards, and ideally placed to explore the 11 Barolo villages, each more charming than the last. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had found a rare haven of beauty, tranquility, and comfort. Created ten years ago by the passionate and visionary Rossana de Gaspari, Relais Arborina blends contemporary elegance with perfect harmony in its natural surroundings. The modern architecture features brick, wood, corten steel, and green walls, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. The 10 rooms, spread over two levels, all boast large bay windows and terraces opening eastward, as well as ground-floor gardens. Wooden floors, deep-toned tiles, understated décor, and high-quality furnishings complete the sense of serene luxury. We stayed in one of the romantic suites, and everything was flawless from start to finish. Rossana’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region made our excursions unforgettable, and the entire staff worked tirelessly to anticipate our every need. Each morning began with a cheerful Buongiorno from Edouardo, the ever-smiling gardener — a small detail that set the tone for the day. Dining at the terrace Osteria was a highlight, with a varied and refined menu at reasonable prices, and a wine list that could make Bacchus himself jealous. Young and talented sommelier Simone Gaiotto guided us through the myriad Nebbiolo terroirs with passion and expertise. And for complete relaxation, a visit to the hotel’s spa is a must — whether you choose an energizing or soothing massage, Manuela will make it an hour to remember. In short, Relais Arborina and the Barolo region deserve a place in gold letters on your travel wish list — an unmissable Italian escape from spring through November.

Arborina relais is located in the most beautiful surroundings with vineyards. Nice views everywhere you look.|We stayed at a junior suite for four nights, very clean and the interior decoration is lovely. |Breakfast is super good.|We dined several times at the lab bistrot. Very delicious food!|The staff is very helpful and friendly .|The place is very quiet. Go there for luxury in beautiful surroundings with delicious food just a few steps away.

What a fantastic place! Beautifully situated in the hills of La Morra. 360 degree views, stunning landscape and gorgeous property. Location is great for access to all of the main villages. Check in process was seamless and very friendly. We were greeted immediately and shown to our wonderful room. The room had all the amenities we needed. We stayed in room 3, which we highly recommend. Corner room on the top floor offering a large balcony in the front with endless views of the vineyards and mountains and a relaxing patio in the back immersed in the vineyard. Large beautiful living space, ample his and hers closet space, spacious bathroom with heated floors, and plenty of amenities (coffee, tea, mini bar, etc). We loved the nightly turn down service and special treats. Breakfast was held in The Lab Bistro, plenty of selection and beautiful views of the morning sun burning the fog off the vines. Parking is very easy in a secure, gated, covered garage. We did not have time to experience the Spa, but the space was lovely and we will for sure enjoy on our return. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you for the warm hospitality and lovely stay.

Aside from the 5* customer service and a good breakfast, the relais was underwhelming. 1. We stayed in the Junior garden suite room. It was one of the main reasons for choosing the Relais, and honestly aside from #4 it was quite a disappointment. The terrace that cant really see rolling vineyards, to the right mostly blocked by trees and the breakfast building, and to the left, the neighbors garden which is so close you can see their leg hairs if you wanted to. The best vineyard view is on the east from within the breakfast bldg... How ironic. Also the garden is mostly soil then grass... And you aren't really provided footwear so you might just end up having dirty shoes which could translate to a dirty room 2. Quite little privacy. keep hearing people talking or moving outside, and the terrace and window faces the breakfast location so someone will always have eyes on you 3. The bathroom is designed as disabled access . Good for the disabled, not so much for regular folks who paid for aesthetics, and practicality. No matter how you shower, water spills out everywhere. 4. Every little addon requires money. Even the bottle of waters in your room?!!? Probably the most appalling aspect of such a high class relais.. The kicker? We got a goodie bag to leave. It had a bottle of water in it :) 5. Its expected but bikes are EXTREMELY expensive (150eur+ for 2), and it's not actually provided by the hotel, they are just middleman and you ultimately pay another shop which charges you exorbitant amounts to deliver the bike to the relais 6. It's Langhe. If you're not willing to pay minimum 60 euros for a 2min taxi ride eg to dinner because you'd like to drink, too bad. This seriously needs a solution. Taxi drivers are paid way too well and everyone should want to be one in Langhe.. even I am thinking about it! Best part were the staff who were very nice, but even the location is alittle complicated. In the middle of La morra hill so car is a must

Pros|Nice Views;|Well located;|Secure parking;|Comfortable bed and access to ammenities;|Main waiter at the Lab had great wine recommendations and gave great service;|Breakfast is good.||Cons|Water damage / stains running down walls and on artwork as shown in photos;|Shower is too small and bathroom poorly designed;|The ‘Junior Suites’ are small and not really a ‘Suite’;|Food at ‘The Lab’ for aperitivo is terrible and overpriced;|The other waiters at ‘The Lab’ are terrible and seem disinterested / incompetent;|Mini bar was never re-stocked, instead of restocking they left it and charged us for it nearly every night despite using it once;|Told us the terrace restaurant was closed on our last night when it clearly wasn’t - I believe this was an attempt to get us into the more expensive restaurant downstairs. Either way how do you not know if your own restaurant is open?;|The restaurant downstairs appears to be struggling which is not surprising given the service at the terrace restaurant;||We dined and drank at the hotel every night, had massages at the spa and spent a lot of money here. On the last night of our stay we booked a table at ‘The lab’. When we arrived we said we have a reservation, went to sit and were told we couldn’t sit at any of the tables that were reserved, when we explained we had made a reservation they stared at us blankly and we just sat at a table due to awkwardness. We then ordered wine, water and our first course. After a while the waiter came back and said no more of the wine was left, dropped the wine list on the table and disappeared. No water came out until I asked the other waiter for water. I ordered a different bottle of wine, the mains came out, no wine. 45 minutes after sitting at the table wine finally came out but the first course was cold. The first waiter vanished leaving the female waiter to deal with his mess. Finally he shows his face and we order the second course. Again 45 minutes later the food finally comes out but it was rubbish, clearly rushed and nothing like the food any of the previous nights. When we went to pay they were pulling order dockets out of a bin trying to figure out what we had ordered. A total debacle. ||I communicated the above with the Hotel. They seem not to care much or to be interested in the feedback. ||I recommend staying elsewhere. There is very nice accomodation throughout the Langhe area at much more reasonable rates, more authentic and with better service.

A lovely hotel in Barolo. The location is optimal, close to La Morra, Bra, and Alba. The rooms were spacious and modern with great views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. The food on-site was very very good, which makes it very convenient when you don’t want to drive in the evening. But most of all, the staff was exceptional- highly competent and friendly.

We were back after 2 years in Arborina. The place is still very nice. Excellent and spacy rooms, a small but nice pool and spa. Beautifully located in the middle on the vineyards. Not cheap but prices are ok for what you get. You can park your car inside and covered. |The breakfast is excellent, lot of choices, partly buffet en partly a la carte. You can also have an easy lunch at the bistro, good food and reasonable priced. So why still 4 stars and not 5? The staff is friendly but not very efficient and sometimes not very competent. Breakfast service is slow and they keep on making mistakes. Reception service is nice, but outside an excellent head of reception, the rest of the staff does not know a lot, bookings for restaurants are complex and if you ask questions about activities they look at you if you ask something very complex. It's not so hard to tell guests where the local markets are on which day, but this is asked too much. Again, not unfriendly but not very competent.