Relais Palazzo Paleologi Sec. XIV

Italy , Alessandria
LU MONFERRATO, Via Bobba, 4
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Michael

From the incredibly warm reception upon arrival to having a shower that accommodated someone over 6 feet tall (with great water pressure) to the fresh hilltop air; this is a wonderful Piedmontese experience. The property is historic and the opposite of cookie cutter hotels. It is a great base for your travels in the area. Great dining choices in the area and looking forward to their own restaurant opening soon. Have the cornetto with crema at breakfast. One of the best in Italy.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Filippo

Unica pecca il bagno senza finestra

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Karin

Fantastic welcoming! Exceptionel house! Everything was very well kept and clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Tammy

We had a wonderful experience! Dana was great! The breakfast was fantastic especially the juice blend!

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Alex

Great!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

MARYSE

Super

Hôtel dans un monastère rénové et réhabilité. Magnifique !
De plus,l'acceuil est parfait. Petit déjeuner extra. Adresse à retenir.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Gregg

Dana is amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Björn

The service was excellent and met all expectations you might have. Despite us making changes short term and have a very late arrival Dana was there to make sure all was perfect.
5 stars from us.
The breakfast very nice as we had possibility to try local pastries, cheese and more. All in all a pleasant stay and a good experience, can only recommend it

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Alex

The place to be in the area!

This is an incredible charming place that brings you back in the centuries of the region. The property is super well maintained and the room has everything we could have needed and wished (coffee, tv, kitchen corner, and also dog friendly amenities such as big bed and bowls).
Also the host made us feel super welcome and did an amazing job on providing info about the region and place to visit.
Location is perfect if you plan to explore the Piemonte region as everything is an a radius of 1h drive, including Turin and Milan.
If there is one thing that we regret is to not have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Cedric

Perfetto

Séjour très agréable, Dana et son conjoint m’ont accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de professionnalisme.
Je recommande vivement cet établissement.
Le service et les produits sont frais au petit déjeuner, les chambres sont spacieuses avec beaucoup de charme et très bien équipées.
La propriété est magnifique et la cave est extra.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2021

Gareth

Amazing place with superb food foo. Highly recommended xxxxx

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

J Bingham

Amazing ancient monastery B&B

Wonderful room with views. Room immaculate and sparkling clean.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Amalia

Great facility, food and view

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Loren

Perfect place for a romantic getaway.

A very unique place to stay. It is beautifully restored old monastary. The breakfast was good. Parking was free. Had a nice romantic weekend here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2019

Stephen L F.

Very quiet and enjoyable

My garden suite was very pleasant

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in a lovely town

I picked this hotel as a stop over on the way to Barolo wine area but i would definitely return here. Great staff, lovely rooms!

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2017

Charlotte

nice place to have diner, good service.

we stopped overnight on our way back home. The staff was very helpful to welcome us with diner on our late arrival. they are very nice people. The plase is charmfull but quite simple. The shower place is super small.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2016

Oren

Great renovated monastery in Roman village (Tuscan

We had a wonderful stay at this charming renovated old monastery. It was stylish, welcoming and set in a fantastic old Roman village. Highly recommended for anyone staying in the region.

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2015

Peter

Overnight stay in Lu.

Difficult to find but that might of been our fault. Location a bit off putting, looked like a work in progress. Room was ok but the meal that night was unbelievably good. If they put as much effort into the hotel side of the business as they do into the restaurant it would be excellent.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2015

Verified traveler

Nice setup (old buildings in a beautiful village)

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2015

Cristobal

Nice hotel with amazing view.

This hotel has cosy rooms with amazing view, nice location in unique town. It also has a good gourmet restaurant.
Attended by the owners.

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2014

Joseph

Medeival Gem

Lu is a little off the beaten track but once we arrived at Palazzo Paleologi Resort we realized how special this medeival town and resort really were. The resort was once the summer home of a wealthy 14th century Italian family. Our room was clean, comfortable and had a full kitchen. Marco, the resort manager, was very kind and accomodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2013

MGB

comfortable, spacious, hot water, amenities

GOOD STAY, OLD TOWN WITH ANTIQUITY, SAW THE ST. JAMES MUSEUM ... THIS IS A MUST SEE !!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2013

Anonymous

Ideal for family reunion

We had a large group and this establishment catered very well for our purposes. Rooms / suites had basic cooking facilities and decent sized fridge, generous sized bathrooms and plenty of space throughout. Beds and pillows were more comfortable than in some of the more expensive hotels on our itinerary. A lovely outdoor area with table, chairs and playground meant that we could meet for aperitivo while children played in sight. It was a real bonus to have the wonderful Antico Monastero restaurant available for fine dining. Local wines are terrific and inexpensive.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2013

Brad

Wonderful historic Monastery stay

A beautiful historic Monastery located in a quiet hilltop town in Northern Italy. This is a real local village experience off the tourism beaten track, in a place full of charm and old world feeling. The food was extremely affordable and exceptional, as well as the very inexpensive excellent local wines. A visit to the Cantina Sociale is a must to sample to local Barbera grape as well as other varietals. This is a step back in time in a most relaxing atmosphere. The proprietors, Atillio & Peireina were perfect hosts, in the stye of the accommodation, which made it a most pleasant experience.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2013

Barbara

Wonderful & unique!

Stayed at the Palazzo for 6 nights and found it to be a wonderful spot for touring the NW Italian countryside. A lovingly restored monastery from the 1400's, with updated amenities (A/C, TV, kitchenette). Spacious clean units (we had an apartment for 4). The town is lovely and very very quiet. The only sounds you hear are the church bells every hour. Not touristy at all. 2 good restaurants within walking distance (La Trinita & Orazio) and the hotel has a restaurant on site (we did not eat there). Not a lot of English spoken but no problems checking in or with service. They do have limited check in & out times when the office is open. Great base spot for touring the Monferrato, where one hill town is prettier than the next with vineyards, cornfields, sunflower fields between. You definitely need a car in this area. Roads are well marked. We did day trips to Valle d' Aosta, Torino, Acqui Terme/Sasello/Albisola, Novara, Lake Maggiore & Orta. All fantastic!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Exactly where we wanted to stay - a 13th C castle

Our stay at the Palazzo Paleologi could not have been nicer! Yes, there is a language problem but the manager, Ottilio's son Davide, speaks English. This is the kind of village that Americans can only imagine in their fantasies! This is easily stepping back 700 years to a time when the streets were narrow and crooked and villages were build on mini-mountain tops for defense from the wandering hoards! The innkeepers, Otillio and his wife, could not have been nicer. The minute I asked for something, it was being placed in my hand. Past visitors had said that it is difficult to find - YES! it is but well worth it! Pay for the B&B, the breakfast's are also wonderful. The restaurant in the hotel is usually only open beginning on Wednesday or Thursday, or depending on how many guests are staying, and through Saturday evening. This may be called a resort and for this village, it will be one day. For now, it I a hotel with a view and stands alone on the hilltop of the village of Lu (from the Latin: Lukus) Monferrato; where the panorama is a once-in-a-lifetime view of 5 or 6 not-so-distant villages. On a clear day, \"You can see forever,\" or at least the snow-covered Alps. And, yes, a car is a necessary requirement, so drive carefully.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2013

pamela

Great find

Great location, even though it's quite difficult to find. The main road to it is closed and the diversion signs not the greatest. It took us probably an hour to find it once within 3 miles!

Beautiful view, very quiet and certainly a little different from most hotels.

Great views from the restaurant, and a lovely room to dine in.

Owners speak very little Engligh, but delightful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2013

Kingfrog

Stunning!

If you are into sympathetically renovated medieval monasteries - with all mod cons, including free wifi - then this is a must! The owners speak not a word of English, but are non the less very welcoming - and have a sense of humor ! Well done them - can't wait to our next visit.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2012

Icklefritz

Nice place but needs some extra love

We had one night to break up the drive from Nice to Venice. It was pleasant enough with sparsely decorated clean rooms. The lady on reception was welcoming and gave hubby a little tour of the property that was once owned by the Count who owned a massive amount of land in the area. The only criticism was that nothing seemed to be going on in the town and the building and grounds needed a lot of love to bring out it's historical beauty. Dinner in the on-site restaurant was special, watching the sunset from the balcony.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2012

peter

Hard to find. Some roads to the hotel was closed.

Hotel was great. Getting to the hotel was not easy at all. You will need good GPS with rerouting function in case the roads are closed.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2012

Verified traveler

We were visiting family in the Lu Monferrato area and this resort was perfectly situated, not to mention a charming place to stay, with all the conveniences we required. The hosts were very welcoming. Overall a very pleasant stay to explore Lu and the surrounding areas.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

Stunning

We were in disbelief. One of the most beautiful rooms I have ever stayed in - a perfect union of medieval and modern.

If you are at all in the area, you must seek out this place. I will look for a reason to return.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2012

Colin

Palazzo Paleologi Resort, Lu, Italy.

A beautifully restored and rebuilt medieaval monastery. We stayed twice, each time in a different room, each resplendant with large timber beams, stone arches, terracotta tile floors, a modern cooking area and bathroom with shower. A resturant is open for those who prefer to dine out. The patrons are very pleasant although they do not speak a word of English - but we had enough Italien to get by and it was appreciated.
The place is a resort, offering a range of alternative therapies - or just a room for the night.

It is very difficult to find - being as it is tucked away off a small village square - with a hotel sign little bigger than a number plate, but it is well worth the effort as you will be amazed when the gates open and you step into the courtyard. Stunning!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2011

Stephen

definitely worth a little detour

Palazzo Paleologi Resort is a beautiful building. It was a monastery at one time. The bathroom fittings are good, beds comfortable, and the AC works. The restaurant is excellent - amazing sunset views. The parking lot is a bit of a mess, but that is outside the gate (so in a sense doesn't count).
We were very confortable. There are no busy roads nearby so we slept peacefully. Lu is not massive, but there are good restaurants available (for a change from the hotel restaurant). Three beautiful old churches within walking distance. An old tower with a nice view of the surrounding area too. Doesn't get much better value than this.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2011

Jerry

a rustic gem

lu and the surrounding area is pretty quiet, but we were pleasantly surprised by this charming hotel. the adjacent restaurant was delicious and convenient (especially after a few bottles of wine) and offers a stunning view of the countryside. the room/apartment was very spacious and included an additional sofa bed and twin cot. the kitchen and bathroom fixtures are new, but the exposed brick and details was a perfect blend of old world sensibilities and modern comfort. AC and wireless internet worked without issue. staff was attentive and always on hand to whip up a cappuccino or espresso, though we knew almost no italian so communication was an issue at times (our fault entirely). signs posted in the town will lead you to the hotel, but we were glad to have a GPS when navigating lu's maze of narrow streets. overall, our stay at palazzo paleologi was quite a treat.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Aage

Spennende lokaler og veldig serviceinnstilt perdonell

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

christophe

Dana is so nice professional

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Patrick-Olivier

Malheureusement je ne peux pas répondre en allemand. C’est un hôtel comme je les aime, faisant partie d’un château, avec tant de charme. Une magnifique surprise sur le retour de mon séjour en Italie. J’y suis malheureusement arrivé dans la nuit, et reparti dans le brouillard. J’y retournerai avec le plus grand plaisir

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

gianluca

tutto perfetto, stanza ordinata e pulitissima, il personale preposto all'accoglienza è stato di una cortesia e gentilezza rara

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Roman

Wunderbar!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Kyrill

We visited more than 70 Countries and more than double hotels, but this place is exceptional. Very friendly service , certainly we kill come again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Elisa

Tutto bello!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2022

Erik

séjour excellent

Hôtel très agréable, propre et calme.
Le personnel est très gentil et à l'écoute.
Je conseille le restaurant attenant qui est d'un très haut niveau.
N'ayant pas demandé, nous avons pris le petit déjeuner standard, on peut demander l'international.
Je recommande cet hôtel pour les amateurs de sites anciens et aimant le bon vin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2021

Vincenzo

Bellissima soluzione a Lu Monferrato

Bellissima e storica struttura in Lu Monferrato. E' stata davvero un'ottima e piacevole esperienza consigliata da Hotel .com . Accoglienza gentilissima. Ampia camera pulita e dotata di ogni confort. Ristorante annesso di ottimo livello, con piatti della tradizione e non solo. Personale gentilissimo. Torneremo sicuramente

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2021

deborah

Bello e tranquillo

Posto bello e carino , tranquillo e spazioso. Non sono delle camere ma un grande appartamento intero. Si mangia benissimo al ristorante e lo staff molto disponibile e gentile.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2020

Jean-Yves

Ecellent

Tres bon accueil, grande chambre avec salon séparé et kitchinette.
Lieu historique magique et tres calme.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Redina

Agréable

C'était vraiment agréable, super joli et super propre! On recommande vivement!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Sehr außergewöhnliches Hotel. Beeindruckende Räume! Das Badezimmer neuwertig und sehr groß. Leider hat die Klimaanlage kaum funktioniert und das bei +35°! Das Restaurant war absolut Hammer! Sterneküche! Einfach wow!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2019

Oliver

Hotel für Landschaftsverliebte mit ruhe Bedürfnis

Altes Castello von außen sind wir erst erschrocken, die Zimmer sind aber ordentlich ohne großen Luxus. Die Standardzimmer sind sehr rustikal, wir hatten die besserer Kategorie mit renoviertem Bad und extra schlaf und Wohnraum. Das war dann für 3-4 Nächte ok. Restaurant nur ab Donnerstag bis Sonntag offen gutes Preis - Leistungsverhältnis. In der Umgegend gibt es viele kleine Restaurants, die von außen nicht wirklich einladen, aber innen dann sehr freundlich und angenehm ausgestattet sind, mit einer guten und ehrlichen Küche. Die Anfahrt ist etwas abenteuerlich und es sind gute Stoßdämpfer gefragt.

Partner