Piedmont (Piemonte) is a large region in northwest Italy, ringed on three sides by the Alps and sloping down toward the Po Valley. Its capital, Turin, is a city of elegant arcades, royal palaces, and the landmark Mole Antonelliana. Beyond the city lie the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato, home to Barolo and Barbaresco wines and Alba's prized white truffles, plus the serene shores of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. Piedmont is the birthplace of vermouth, gianduja chocolate, and the Slow Food movement.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Principi di Piemonte, UNA Esperienze, Turin
A landmark 1930s art deco palace in the heart of Turin, restored as a five-star hotel with marble halls, an indoor pool and spa, and a refined restaurant. A glamorous, central base steps from Piazza San Carlo and the city's elegant arcades.
Turin Palace Hotel, Turin
A historic 1872 grand hotel opposite Porta Nuova station, elegantly restored with sleek contemporary interiors, the rooftop Les Petites Madeleines restaurant, and a spa. One of Turin's most refined addresses, blending Savoy-era heritage with modern design.
Villa & Palazzo Aminta, Stresa
A sumptuous five-star property on the shore of Lake Maggiore just outside Stresa, with frescoed salons, a private beach, a lakeside spa, and gardens facing the Borromean Islands. One of the lake's most opulent retreats.
Grand Hotel Bristol, Stresa
A grand belle epoque hotel on the Lake Maggiore lakefront at Stresa, with lake-view rooms, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and direct views over the Borromean Islands. A classic, polished base for the islands and the western lake shore.
Casa di Langa, Cerretto Langhe
A contemporary, sustainability-focused luxury resort set among 42 hectares of Langhe hills and vineyards, with design-led rooms, the Fàula restaurant, an infinity pool, and a spa. A modern wine-country retreat embodying the elegance of the UNESCO Langhe.
Relais San Maurizio, Santo Stefano Belbo
A 17th-century former monastery turned Relais & Chateaux hotel on a hilltop above the Langhe vineyards, with a renowned underground spa carved into the rock, panoramic gardens, and the Michelin-starred Guido restaurant. A serene wine-country escape.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Piazza Duomo
Chef Enrico Crippa's three-Michelin-star restaurant in Alba, among Italy's very finest tables, celebrated for its garden-driven cuisine and the signature salad of dozens of leaves and herbs. Reserve via piazzaduomoalba.it or +39 0173 366167.
Del Cambio
A historic 1757 restaurant on Turin's Piazza Carignano, once frequented by Cavour, restored to splendour and holding a Michelin star under chef Matteo Baronetto, serving refined Piedmontese cuisine in gilded, chandeliered salons.
Combal.Zero
Chef Davide Scabin's avant-garde Michelin-starred restaurant beside the Castello di Rivoli contemporary art museum near Turin, fusing experimental technique with Piedmontese tradition in a striking modern setting.
Guido da Costigliole
The Michelin-starred restaurant of the Relais San Maurizio in the Langhe, continuing the legendary Guido culinary tradition with elegant, ingredient-led Piedmontese tasting menus and an exceptional Barolo-rich cellar.
Vintage 1997
A long-established Michelin-starred restaurant on Turin's Piazza Solferino, serving classic and contemporary Piedmontese dishes - vitello tonnato, agnolotti, brasato al Barolo - in an elegant, refined dining room.