Relais Villa del Borgo

This small boutique hotel is a luxurious undiscovered gem. It has such an understated quality of simplicity and beauty. Our stay could not have been better. We enjoyed a nice relaxation in the spa and spent some time by the lovely little pool. We had a wonderful breakfast with house baked goods and made to order requests. However, what truly sets this hotel apart, is its exceptional staff. Everyone was attentive, truly kind, and dedicated to ensuring our stay was nothing short of perfect. Patrizia the owner was so helpful in directing us to fabulous restaurants in the region. It is worth a trip to Canelli, Italy just to experience Villa del Borgo.

Villa Del Borgo is a true delight. Perched on the side of a hill overlooking the quaint town of Canelli and the valley and vineyard-lined hills beyond, built out of a 16th c. church and lovelingly restored, run by the wonderful Patrizia and her staff, this is a place that must be experienced to truly appreciate its qualities and charms. We used Villa Del Borgo as our hub for daily drives to nearby towns, wineries, restaurants, small hilltop villages. We went during the harvest season, which meant the vintners were waiting for that perfect few days to harvest their Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Barbaresco grapes. Patrizia serves as a conciege of sorts, helping to shape your day, always pointing you in an interesting and helpful direction. Villa Dep Borgo has a spa, each room is lovely, with high ceilings, wonderful views, remodeled bathrooms, and fine linens and pillows. Morning breakfast is run by Simona, and it is a plethora of pastries, meats, cheeses, coffees and espressos, and scrabled egs with parmasean if you so desire. The best meal we had in the two weeks we spent in Italy (including in Venice and Bologna) is literally across the cobble-stone street at Civico 15.

We stayed for four nights on a recent trip and it exceeded all our expectations! Stunning accomodation, views and area. Breakfast, apertivos, drinks, recommendations. We felt so pampered and welcomed and were sad to leave but excited to already plan a return. Grazie millie to Patrizia, Alessandro and Simona.

Amazing location. Room was impeccable and I really suggest everybody to try the suite if available. A work of art. Staff was extra kind and friendly. They arranged everything perfectly for us from arrival to check out. Don’t hesitate to ask them for a drink or a full “aperitivo”. Breakfast was beyond any expectation. They are just on point. Awesome experience.

Stunningly lovely place to stay. Friendly, professional service. Just the right size, cozy but not cramped. Exquisite breakfast. Every detail thought out with care, aesthetically and in terms of comfort. Canelli itself is a bit of a workaday town, but as a base to explore the region, it's a great choice. Canelli does have good restaurants, which is helpful. Would absolutely stay again. Just a note - the spa services (massage) comes with quite a hefty price tag. Worth checking beforehand, just to be prepared. Quality service, nevertheless.

Patrizia and her staff were very professional, friendly and very accommodative. We enjoyed the wine and hors d’ouerves by the pool with beautiful views of Canelli on our first day's visit. Simona prepared delicious breakfasts each day and was always willing to please us. Enrico was present and helpful to all of us. Patrizia and her staff’s hospitality made it very comfortable for us and our friends.