Le Marne Relais - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

This is a wonderful relais. It exceeded our expectations. We spent two night there. We had a suite with a stunning view of the hill valley and hillsides. The room was very comfortable. The bathroom had a tub but there water came out slowly and was not very hot. Never the less, we loved the room. The staff could not be nicer. The people at the front desk were very helpful. The barman was lovely as was the restaurant staff. The only dispointment with the breakfast. There was not much to be offered and the staff while very nice did not seem to understand there job. For instance, they brought bread but no butter or jam. We had to ask twice for butter. I only mention this because it is one of the only opportunities for improvement. We plan to come back in the spring or fall.

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Beautiful small hotel with excellent restaurant onsite and spa.

Nothing...staff, facilities all outstanding.

If you want to watch our full video review, find us on YouTube @travelwithpassionandstyle The hotel is located in the province of Asti, in a very quiet area. It is accessible by car and has an unpaved parking lot with 4 free charging stations. There is also a small heliport. Vineyards surround the facility, there is a small pond very close to the hotel where you can spot some small animals like frog and different birds One room is separated from the main structure, it is called “the hanging house.” It is not the most common room you will find in many hotels. It is not very large, but absolutely one of kind. In our video review, you can see more details. Each room is different and has its own theme. Overall we found a functional and spacious room. Despite the facility being new, the shower already shows signs of wear and tear. The minibar is included in the room rate but there is no alcohol. The view is nice, but in our case, the room was located right above the restaurant and this did not always guarantee total privacy unless the windows were closed. We took advantage of the spa area consisting of a sauna, a cold-water pool, a whirlpool, and a 25-meter, 3-lane pool. Make sure to check our video to see how it looks like. The outdoor area is well located and allows you to enjoy the silence of the area. However, children are accepted throughout the facility including the spa. Upstairs, there is the gym; it is not a very large room, but the machines are new and the overall condition is very good. The view in the cardio equipment area is very pleasant. The Wi-Fi coverage is not guaranteed everywhere especially near the playground. In the evening before dinner, we tried to order an aperitif; to do so you have to use Whatsapp or ask a waiter. On vacation we don’t carry our phone with us all the time. No waiters available for over 15 minutes, so no aperitif this time. From a gastronomic point of view, the hotel was very disappointing to us. Let's start with breakfast: on the first morning we arrive and are escorted to the table where we already find food. Obviously having been on the table for some time, the fruit is oxidized and the yogurt is at room temperature. The plates are very small and sharing breakfast is really difficult. On the second morning, we wait at least 5 minutes before we can be seated as no waiter is present in the room. When he finally notices us, he doesn’t greet us and simply says “get a seat wherever you want.” But in a rude way. This time there is nothing ready at the table, we wait a few more minutes and finally, after taking the order of a couple who arrived after us, we can order breakfast. This kind of breakfast is not at all ideal for several reasons: first of all, we are used to taking only what we eat; therefore, the two croissants and chocolate rolls are left on the table and potentially wasted. Also, there is a lack of local savory items such as cheeses or dried fruits. Basically, we are not against an “a la carte” breakfast, but this mix just doesn't seem to work. In the evening we also tried the restaurant, the quality of the products is good and the preparation decent. The service is mediocre, often very hurried and sloppy. The glass was never filled and the indications about the wine produced by themselves, are wrong. The location is very nice, the facility is well maintained, apart from the shower which could be improved with better maintenance. Unfortunately, however, the breakfast is not acceptable, the gastronomy in general is decent but has room for improvement and should focus more on local products. We believe that the problems encountered are fixable fairly quickly. This relais has the potential to become a great destination to relax surrounded by nature. If you are interested in more pictures and details, check out our video review on YouTube @travelwithpassionandstyle

Le Marne was the third of four stops on our tour of Italy that included Tuscany, the Italian Riviera and Lake Como. Frankly, we had lower expectations of this stop but probably because we didn't know what to expect AND boy were we surprised. The property is stunning and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. We are world travelers and it is rare to have a completely new experience in hospitality but it happened here. Namely, we were sure we booked a king bed room but they gave us a room with a queen bed. I approached the front desk and I was connected directly with Guido, the owner of the hotel. He apologized and switch rooms with us. He and his wife wound up with the smaller room and let us have his amazing suite! In yet another unexpected turn, the restaurant was completely booked on our arrival but he rearranged the room to fit another table and even graciously gave us a complimentary bottle of wine. While in the area you must take the tour of the on-property winery, Mura Mura. Guido also recommended visiting the small village of Neive. This is a MUST SEE - everything you imagined an Italian village to be but without the hordes of tourists. If I had to pick anything to critique it might be the restaurant menu. The included breakfast was amazing but the dinner menu is geared toward an adventurous palate with some amount of game and offal choices. Anyway, thank you Guido!! I'm only sorry that I can't give your resort 6 stars.

Sono stata com mio marito per una notte. Le camere sono curate nei minimi dettagli, dotate di tutto e molto spaziose. Il relais è situato in una magnifica posizione dalla quale si gode di un panorama unico. All'estenro sono presenti vare aree per godersi le giornate di sole. E' presente anche una Spa con sauna, idromassaggio e vasca con acqua ghiacciata. Ma la chicca è la piscina di 25 metri, non ho mai trovato in nessun posto una piscina così. Magnifica. Tornerò sicuramente.

Great facilities and location, very new hotel, good amenities, great wine collection and winery

Restaurant food, new hotel so there are quite some pints that need better communication or attention for detail for the asking price of a room