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Hotel Castello d’Asti

Don’t be put off by the slightly workaday street; this hotel is a find. Tucked into a lush courtyard garden near the centro storico, the Castello is in an historic townhouse with an elegantly updated interior and beautifully appointed rooms in soft shades of black and cream with luscious marble bathrooms. The suites are more than spacious and all have their own balconies overlooking the gardens. Downstairs there’s a lively bar and the intimate Cambiocavallo restaurant, which serves innovative cuisine (the menu changes four times a year to follow the seasons) with influences from Piedmont and other regions. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.