3 Best Hotels in Gavi, Piedmont and the Valle d'Aosta

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.

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.