Relais Almaranto Boutique Hotel

Very bad reception service. First thing we've heard after 3 hrs drive to hotel when we came to the very busy parking lot, "you can't park here, it's for the restaurant guests". Nobody suggested to help with the luggage, this basic service doesn't exist in their hospitality vocabulary. Our room had a very nice view according to hotel pictures. In reality, you'll discover that there's a busy road just down below that is very DISTURBING at night and especially early morning. No wine glasses in the room. When ask for 2x glasses, we were told we will be charged 5 euro per glass! 10 euro for 2 empty glasses! Yeah, hospitality! Have been traveling throughout Europe, never had been asked to pay for empty glasses! New level of disrespect to hotel guests! Poor electric light in the room. All about economy, not guests. At 23.36 party music is coming through the window. Our room is on the opposite side of the building from the restaurant, so music is, probably, very loud. I can hardly imagine what other guests are experiencing.

On the first weekend in April Almaranto hosted our son's wedding. The setting and service was perfect in every way. The owners, Alexa and Markus, went out of their way to attend to every detail. Everyone was happy. The hotel is beautifully renovated and is a wonderful wedding venue. The food was superb as was the service. Almaranto is a treasure.

Room (superior suite) - I was looking forward to the view, because the photos were showing rolling hills and greenery. Its true if you look out of the window while sitting on the floor (that is the only position you wouldn't see the road). When you are standing, you see the road. And you hear the cars zooming by. Big balcony had a table , but no refrigerator in the room. Service - felt like we were inconvenience rather than guests. We asked for wine glasses to the room , but were told it will be an extra charge. And if we needed the plates, we would also be charged (that is what we were told). Location - in the middle of nowhere. Nothing is accessible by feet. It would have been fine, if the hotel would have some reasonable services and welcoming attitude. For example, - wine glasses in the room, small fridge in the room or unobstructed access the the fridge in another area (we had similar situation in hotel in Burgundy where the host provided access to the fridge in a common area for guests, so they can keep wine or cheeses). In Almaranto, they agreed to place our cheeses to their kitchen professional fridge to which we did not have any access, and we supposed to ask the hotel worker to bring it to us before 7pm. This was restrictive and not convenient. In addition, I had a medical emergency while staying there, and we had to leave several days earlier (we changed the fright as I had to have surgery as soon as possible). I left a note in the room explaying that I have an emergency, and we have to leave. I asked them to consider returning at least part of the money we paid for full stay. Not only they did not return anything, they completely ignored us. We checked email thinking we missed the communication , but no, - the only email we got was the automatic email (the one they automatically send AFTER the the SCHEDULED "check out" time). I think it speaks to how attentive they are.

A Discreet Gem in Piemonte We recently spent several days at Relais Almaranto and, despite its natural appeal to couples, found it to be an exceptional retreat for our family as well. What stands out, beyond the tasteful elegance of the estate, is the quietly intuitive service — never intrusive, always present. Every member of staff displayed a refined attentiveness that felt utterly unforced: whether it was inflating a whimsical flamingo for the children, sourcing a particular marmalade, or remembering one’s preferred coffee without so much as a prompt. Housekeeping, too, deserves mention — discreet and thorough, with an eye for thoughtful details. The property itself is a masterclass in sensitive restoration: rustic charm preserved and elevated through contemporary design, all executed with an admirable restraint. Nothing felt overdone; everything was just so. Relais Almaranto is not ostentatious — it doesn’t need to be. It is a place for those who appreciate quiet luxury, thoughtful hospitality, and the kind of beauty that whispers rather than shouts. We are grateful for our time there — and we shall certainly ret

Outstanding! We had a wedding here, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was top notch. The service was impeccable. The venue for the ceremony was splendid. Markus and Alexa did a remarkable job from start to finish.

This hotel is extremely nice!!!! Easy to find, enough parking space, staffs are nice, restaurants are very high standard. Room very clean and tidy!! I will definitely go back again!!

We recently stayed at this gorgeous Hotel. We also dined in both of the restaurants. The gourmet restaurant was really fabulous, as was the bistro..I can honestly say, the burger which I ordered in the bistro was one of the best I have ever eaten. It was so inventive and was so beautify plated, Top!! The room was very comfortable and large ,as was the bathroom. All in all a wonderful stay, delicious breakfast. I highly recommend this Hotel, and I look forward to my next visit. I cannot finish my review, without giving a very special thank you to Marco and Monika, who both looked after us all so well, both in the gourmet and bistro restaurant. Always so friendly and helpful and very attentive, this made our visit so very special. Thank you to you both. Looking forward already to my next visit!

Had a wonderful stay, friendly owners, food is of high quality. Relaxing quiet place. Alma the hotel dog is amazing!