Name: Relais Villa D Amelia
Address: Alba, IT
Price range: From $399

Relais Villa D Amelia, AlbaRelais Villa D Amelia in Alba, Italy has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 14 hotels we score in Alba. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $399 a night (cached, not a live quote).Relais Villa d'Amelia is a countryside hotel on a ridge in the Alta Langa, part of the Langhe hills of Piedmont. It stands among parkland, hazelnut groves and vineyards, with views towards the Monviso Alps, and is about ten minutes' drive from Alba. Rooms and suites are refined, and there is a Michelin-starred restaurant, DaMà, serving local dishes and wines. Facilities include a spa with sauna and massage services, a heated outdoor pool overlooking the vines, gardens, parking and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome and families are catered for. Rates start around $399 a night, so it suits travellers seeking a quiet, upscale rural stay rather than a budget base. Some guests report that service can occasionally be slow.What stands out

Quiet hilltop setting among vineyards

Michelin-starred restaurant on site

Heated outdoor pool with vineyard views

Friendly, helpful staff

Watch out for

Service can sometimes be slow

Expensive, from $399 a night

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