24 Best Hotels in Piedmont and the Valle d'Aosta, Italy

Aethos breaks the traditional Alpine lodging mold with ultramodern furnishings, a rock-climbing wall inside and an ice-climbing wall outside (winter only), an indoor-outdoor spa, and even a Japanese steak house and cocktail bar, near the sleepy Alpine village of Champoluc. All-suite rooms, with private terraces, maximize the space with double-decker spaces featuring beds and bathrooms upstairs and sofa beds with another bathroom downstairs. You can sign up for lessons on the indoor climbing wall that dominates one side of the lobby—there’s also a twice-weekly “kids’ hour” for ages 5 to 10—while true adventurers can hone their ice-climbing skills on the 39-foot ice wall attached to the hotel. The inviting spa extends from indoors to out: The inside features an 82-foot swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, a steam room, sauna, whirlpool, cold plunge, and well-equipped gym, while the outdoors has another pool, more saunas, and wooden hot tubs with mountain views. The Summit restaurant prepares an eclectic mix of Alpine-inspired Italian cuisine, while 1568 Japanese Steakhouse features Asian-inflected raw fish and grilled meats. For a pre- or postdinner tipple, the Doping Champoluc cocktail bar, an outpost of one in Milan, has a large selection of Japanese whisky and specializes in Japanese-style cocktails along with finger foods.

Most guest rooms here have balconies with spectacular views of Monte Bianco, and the plush fabrics, wood-burning stoves, and Alpine prints on the walls give the feeling of a cozy country inn. A massage in the hotel spa can be the perfect ending to a day of hiking or skiing.

Opened in 1925 and still run by the same family, the Bellevue provides timeless charm, gracious hospitality, delectable cuisine, and a second-to-none spa, along with astounding views of the Gran Paradiso, the highest mountain entirely within Italy. Individually decorated rooms have wood floors and are furnished with antiques; some have balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, or saunas. Le Petit Bellevue, with only five tables, serves Aosta Valley specialties; Bar à Fromage focuses on (what else) cheese, with superlative fondue, raclette, and meat dishes; Bellevue serves creative Italian cuisine; and La Brasserie de Bon Bec creates more informal plates to be shared. Ask for a tour of the expansive wine cellar, which stores about 15,000 bottles, along with the cheese cellar—and, if the weather’s nice, don’t miss dining on the enormous terrace overlooking the mountains. The very unique spa is another must-do, with two heated swimming pools, a wide range of saunas including mountain pine, citrus, and hay, a salt cave, and a compact fitness center.

One of the city's finest hotels, the Sitea is in the historic center and decorated in a warm classical style; the common areas and guest rooms are elegant, spacious, and comfortable. Top-notch service is provided by a courteous and efficient staff, and the breakfast buffet is fit for royalty.

The entryway's marble relief of St. Theodolus reminds you that this was once a hermitage, but asceticism has given way to comfort and elegance—a fire is always glowing in the enormous hearth, the dining room is candlelit, the bright bedrooms have balconies, and the suites have antique fireplaces and 18th-century furnishings. You can enjoy its extensive health and beauty amenities and play 18 holes at the Cervino Golf Club. Note that summer rates are roughly half what they are in winter.

At this small and inviting family-run hotel overlooking Aosta, guest rooms are bright and charmingly decorated; some have balconies and all have splendid views of the city and mountains. A huge brick hearth and rustic wooden beams highlight the lounge, and in summer the great views can be enjoyed from the pool.

Just outside Asti in the Monferrato hills, this striking contemporary property in a gorgeous natural setting features a Michelin-starred restaurant, designer furnishings, and art-lined walls. The hotel building, made of raw concrete, crushed stones, and glass, contains ample suites that include bathrooms with soaking tubs and oversized walk-in showers. Many visitors come just for the gastronomic restaurant, overseen by famed Italian chef Antonio Cannavacciuolo; there’s also a bistro for smaller meals. The hotel’s art and music collection includes more than 30,000 vinyl records and CDs as well as 160 paintings by 100 artists, including Leonard Cohen and Miles Davis. Save time for the lovely, though petite, wellness area, which includes a sauna with views of the surrounding scenery and steam room, plus an outdoor pool.

It would be hard to imagine a more commanding position for these simply but tastefully decorated accommodations and the Michelin-starred restaurant above Alba. Ten minutes outside town, the inn sits on the top of a langa (one of the hills that form the Langhe region) surrounded by vineyards. Old prints, wooden furniture, and country-style patterned fabrics enliven the rooms, but the place to unwind is the upstairs lounge, with panoramic windows and a fireplace.

Atop a hill surrounded by vineyards, this modernized country house–turned–cozy inn offers all the comforts needed for a relaxing stay—large-size guest rooms with comfy beds, a tasty restaurant focused on farm-fresh ingredients, and an inviting indoor/outdoor pool. Each of the 12 rooms are individually decorated and furnished with antiques from Piedmont mixed with contemporary pieces; most offer gorgeous vineyard views. The restaurant features dishes from both Piedmont and Liguria, many using grains, fruit, vegetables, and meats from the surrounding land. The spa, while small, includes a sauna, hammam, and fitness room. Don’t miss a visit to their biodynamic winery, La Raia, accessible by a half-hour walk (or short drive) past contemporary site-specific artworks organized by Fondazione La Raia.

A stay at this charming, rural-chic hotel surrounded by vineyards is like visiting a stylish friend’s country home—one with impeccably good taste in design and cuisine. Individually decorated rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with comfy COCO-MAT mattresses; some have claw-foot tubs in the bedrooms and terraces offering superlative views. Bathrooms feature whimsical hand-painted tiles and rain showers. An outdoor swimming pool affords stunning vistas, as does the compact gym, stocked with sustainable and aesthetically beautiful NOHrD equipment; there’s also a hammam and yoga room. In-house restaurant LORTO uses local products centered on vegetables and seafood, while Bistrot Nordelaia makes a fine stop for a more casual lunch or dinner. Nordelaia also produces barbera and dolcetto wine from their Calligram vineyards. Unlike most friends’ houses, you may never want to leave.

The first luxury hotel in Piedmont, opened in 2002 inside a 17th-century monastery, is still one of the most extravagant places to stay in the region, with a 10,764-square-foot spa, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a Michelin-star restaurant. Guest rooms feature vaulted ceilings, and some boast fireplaces and terraces. The fabulous spa includes salt pools, a salt cave, and a hammam, plus there’s a heated outdoor pool and a gym in a separate building. They also offer wine therapy, with a bath and sauna inside repurposed Barolo wine barrels. The Michelin-starred restaurant Guido da Costigliole occupies the former cellars in the basement, while the more casual Origini Bistrot offers dishes with ingredients grown in their own gardens.

You may be surprised to learn that this now delightfully peaceful and elegant retreat—with a luxurious spa and swimming pool, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills—was once home to the Inquisition in the 16th century. Some rooms are in cells that monks once occupied, but they are far from the austere chambers of yesteryear. A splendid buffet breakfast awaits you in the morning, and the hotel's restaurant offers finely prepared Piedmontese cuisine in the evening.

This art-filled boutique hotel (one of the two sister-owners is a photographer) surrounded by vineyards exudes a sense of casual luxury and a modern design aesthetic, from the sitting room with an open fireplace to the lively outdoor pool with retro snack bar. Guest rooms in soothing colors include vintage furnishings, high-end fabrics, and mod brightly tiled bathrooms (all with showers). Enjoy well-prepared seasonal dishes for lunch or dinner in the arch-ceilinged restaurant, or nibbles outside by the pool in the summer season. The large yoga studio (an instructor is available with advance booking) affords wonderful views, and you can borrow bikes for free to explore the surrounding hillsides.

An 18th-century farmhouse nestled in the hills of Monterotondo di Gavi is home to this charming hotel—part of the Villa Sparina Resort—surrounded by a park and vineyards with a wonderfully secluded outdoor pool and a gourmet restaurant. Comfortable, spacious guest rooms include eclectic, homey furnishings and wood floors. La Gallina restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves up Piedmontese cuisine with a contemporary spin, and also offers a dedicated vegan menu. You can reach the large outdoor pool (open summers only) with a short walk through the vineyards, or try the spa with fitness center and steam bath. Wine lovers will want to make a reservation to visit on-site Villa Sparina winery for informative cellar tours and wine tastings.

Here's your chance to sleep in a 12th-century castle—a monastery since 1137, when Amedeo of Savoy gave it to the Order of Saint Bernard, and still run by monks—without emptying your wallet. Only 15 km (8 miles) north of Aosta, this simple pension is a good base for hikers and cross-country skiers. Hearty food is included in the full meal plan.

Billed as the first sustainable luxury hotel in Barolo, Casa di Langa uses local materials in its architecture, organic ingredients in its restaurant, and recycled water to irrigate the 104 acres of vineyards and land on its property. Guest rooms are designed in muted colors, and each features a private terrace. Fàula restaurant focuses on local ingredients, using many plants and herbs from the on-site biodynamic gardens; lots of natural wines are also on offer. The lovely infinity pool showcases amazing vineyard views, while you can use the small spa area with Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, and relaxation area for 50 minutes at a time with a prior appointment.

This calm, quiet mountain lodge offers commanding views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks from the balconies of its simply furnished wood-paneled guest rooms. The restaurant is one of the few dining spots in town to offer regional Valdostana cuisine, and though its wood beams and tables are typical of a ski resort, meals are produced with greater care than your average après-ski affair.

Style, attention to detail, and comfort are hallmarks of this retreat that's furnished like a refined English home. The sitting room has deep-cushioned floral sofas, a library, a collection of bric-a-brac, and windows overlooking an enclosed garden. Fine prints and patterned fabrics abound in the charming, though dated, guest rooms. The well-equipped spa area includes an indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, and steam room.

This lovely manor house is on a hill overlooking the historic center, surrounded by dolcetto and nebbiolo vines. Beautifully decorated, reasonably priced rooms and suites are in the main house and an adjacent farmhouse, and some have kitchens.

In an evergreen forest at Perrères, just outside Cervinia, this family-run inn is quiet and cozy, with three big fireplaces and a nice view of the Matterhorn. An excellent restaurant serves local specialties.

This carefully restored 19th-century town house has charm and character that set it apart from the other, more business-oriented hotels in Alba. The rooms are decorated individually in a contemporary style, and the location—on a quiet backstreet steps from the city center—can't be beat. A fine buffet breakfast is served in the vaulted basement.

Spacious rooms in an 18th-century building on Asti's main square are eclectically decorated, with a mix of contemporary and period furniture. Though this is one of the oldest hotels in Asti, most of the bathrooms have been modernized and well maintained.

Run with friendly charm and efficiency, the Novecento is a peaceful haven with the style of a comfortable mountain lodge, complete with a log fire in winter, traditional fabrics, wooden furnishings, and early-19th-century prints. The restaurant, with only a few extra tables for nonguests, serves creative adaptations of traditional cuisine; it's a good choice for a relaxed evening meal after an active day on the slopes.

This modern ski chalet-style hotel just south of Cervinia hits all the marks for an active yet relaxing holiday, with on-site equipment rentals, a large spa complete with swimming pool, and even personal saunas in some guest rooms. Rooms feature woodsy, if a tad basic, decor; all have balconies with views of either the forest or the nearby ski slopes. Panorama Restaurant—with panoramic views of the mountains—serves up traditional Italian dishes with a local spin, as well as an expansive breakfast buffet, while cozy wood-paneled Abrì Restaurant (winter season only) specializes in heartier Valle d’Aosta cuisine such as meat platters, cabbage soup, fondue, and raclette. The spa, which must be reserved in advance, includes an indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, saunas, a salt relaxation room, and a small gym. Though getting to the town isn’t very walkable, a fast and frequent complimentary shuttle takes guests directly to Cervinia and to the ski lifts.