Asti, a town of charm and style in northern Italy, doesn’t get the tourist crowds that swarm to more famous places, but those who do come fall in love with this historic, hospitable town. You may now be wondering where to stay while in Asti. Lodgings in Asti, an hour’s drive from Milan, range from luxurious, expensive villas to low-key budget hotels.
4-Star Hotels in Asti
Hotel Palio
The 4-star Hotel Palio has 37 rooms with contemporary, attractive furnishings and numerous amenities such as mini-bars, in-room safes, and handicapped access. Small pets are allowed. The restaurant on the premises, Falcon Vecchio, dates from 1607 and is one of the oldest in Asti.
Here you can taste classic traditional cuisine of the Piedmont region, such as veal with tuna sauce, pastas and truffles. Along with those notable Piedmont wines, of course. Above the restaurant is Guest House Antica Dimora Palio, a 5-room option for a group or longer stay.
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The Hotel Aleramo
The Hotel Aleramo is an old Italian place that has been renovated and decorated in a modern, minimalist style. Enjoy complimentary breakfast every day. It has all the conveniences, including wi-fi, laundry, air-conditioning, and parking.
Pets are allowed, although the Hotel Aleramo is a smoke-free property.
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3- Star hotels in Asti
Hotel Lis
Hotel Lis is a family-owned hotel across the street from a park between Piazza Campo Del Palio and Piazza Vittorio Alfieri–if you want a view of the greenery rather than the car-parking courtyard, ask for a room on the street side. The Lis is within easy walking distance of Asti’s historic attractions. In Euro-modern style, its rooms have comfortable beds and are clean almost to a fault (is it really necessary to have every towel individually wrapped in plastic?). The service here is exemplary, with very kind and genial hosts, and breakfast is generous–a full buffet of fruit, yogurt, pastries, ham, cheeses, and eggs boiled as you prefer them.
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Relais Cattedrale
One of the top choices in the medieval heart of town is Relais Cattedrale, an 18th-century building on spacious grounds. Its 7 rooms are a mix of classic and modern design.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer, bathtub, separate shower and tub, jacuzzi bathtub. Continental breakfast is included, and guests receive a restaurant discount.
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Locanda al Castello
For a longer stay you may like the Locanda al Castello, a 3-star hotel in a historic villa near the cathedral. It has 11 large rooms with kitchenettes, continental breakfast is provided, and there is a restaurant.
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Budget Hotels in Asti
B&B Villa Ferrari
Centrally located, B&B Villa Ferrari is a lovely 19th-century villa with 3 rooms, a kitchen, and a big garden.
The Villa Ferarri is set in the center of town and offers free arking and free WiFi. You’ll get a warm welcome from the owner.
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Rotarius B&B
Few places in the world allow you to experience life in a medieval tower with modern facilities. One of the few, or maybe the only, is Rotarius B&B, offering a single, beautifully furnished suite (many stairs here, however).
Hotel Cavour
For comparatively inexpensive, simple lodgings, Hotel Cavour is a good choice. It’s across the street from the railway station and near buses, but it’s safe, well-kept, and suprisingly quiet. Parking is available, breakfast is included, and small pets are allowed.
Casa Prosit , in the medieval town center, offers two recently refurbished apartments, “Charlie” and “Noiret.” They have separate entrances and each has two levels, with sleeping areas upstairs. They’re quiet, spacious, and clean.
The owners live next door and are happy to answer questions and be generally helpful.
Written by Marilyn McFarlane for EuropeUpClose.com