Donna Elena - Epoque Residence – Guest House in Asti

Donna Elena – Epoque Residence

Donna Elena – Epoque Residence is a guest house located in the heart of Asti, Piedmont, just a short walk from the city’s main old-town monuments. The property, with a common lounge and free WiFi throughout, is aimed at those seeking a stay in a historic setting without giving up essential comforts.

The rooms, all air-conditioned, feature a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator, minibar and safe, as well as a private bathroom with shower and bidet. Bed linen and towels are included in every accommodation, and a flat-screen TV completes the amenities. Guests can choose between two types of Deluxe Double Room, which differ in size and view.

Asti offers plenty of leisure options, from cycling to excursions in the surrounding area, and the train station is about 650 metres from the property. Couples in particular appreciate the location, rated 9.7 for a stay for two, ideal for exploring the historic centre and its period buildings on foot.

★ 7.9 · Good · 46 reviews

Room types

Donna Elena – Epoque Residence offers two types of Deluxe Double Room, both designed to guarantee a comfortable stay in the heart of Asti. Each accommodation has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobes, as well as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. A wardrobe is present in both rooms, as are the bed linen and towels provided by the property.

The main difference lies in the size and view: the first room, larger at 20 m², overlooks a quiet street and can accommodate up to three people thanks to the extra single bed; the second, at 18 m², overlooks the inner courtyard and is designed for two guests.

Deluxe Double Room

20 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
View, Minibar, Bathrobe

The largest of the available rooms, at 20 m² and overlooking a quiet street in the old town. The extra single bed makes it suitable for a third guest as well, while the private bathroom is complete with shower, bidet, hairdryer and bathrobes.

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Deluxe Double Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtyard view, Minibar, Bathrobe

Designed for two guests, this 18 m² room overlooks the property’s inner courtyard, offering more quiet than the street-facing room. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

You're looking for accommodation in Asti's historic centre, just a short walk from monuments such as the Palazzo del Seminario and the Torre Rossa.
You're travelling as a couple: the property's location has been rated 9.7 specifically for romantic stays.
You appreciate air-conditioned rooms with a minibar, coffee machine and safe included.
You want to travel by electric car: the property has a dedicated charging station.
You prefer arriving by train: Asti's station is just 650 metres away.

Maybe not, if...

You're looking for a generous buffet breakfast: here it's a simpler Italian-style breakfast.
You're travelling with pets: the property does not allow them.
You want to pay in cash: only debit card payments are accepted on site.
You need free on-site car parking: it is not among the available services.

Hotel facilities & services

Donna Elena – Epoque Residence provides guests with a common lounge with TV area, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing in the city, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Those travelling by car can use the electric vehicle charging station, while those arriving by air will find a paid airport shuttle organised on request.

General services include luggage storage, private or express check-in and check-out, the option to request a packed lunch, and assistance in organising bike or walking tours and excursions around Asti. The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with air conditioning, a safe and CCTV in the common areas.

The rooms, air-conditioned, include a minibar, kettle for tea and coffee and toiletries in the bathroom, for a practical and well-equipped stay.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
View
Family rooms available
Airport shuttle
Shower

General facilities

Bike tours
Walking tours
Temporary art exhibitions
Bike tours
Hiking
Common lounge/TV area
Vending machine (drinks)
Private check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Packed lunches available
Express check-in/check-out
Airport shuttle
Invoice provided upon request
Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Safe
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Marble or tiled flooring
Heating
Family rooms available
Non-smoking rooms

Parking

Electric vehicle charging station

Food & drink

Wine/champagne
Minibar
Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
View
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Desk

Location & what to see

Donna Elena – Epoque Residence is located in the heart of Asti’s historic centre, along Via Goffredo Mameli, in a pedestrian area full of shops, bars and small family-run restaurants. The neighbourhood retains the typical atmosphere of Piedmontese towns, with period buildings and cobbled streets that invite unhurried walks, away from the traffic of the city’s main roads.

Asti’s train station is about 650 metres from the property, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes and regularly connected to Turin and Alessandria. Those travelling by car can use the electric vehicle charging station on site, while the reference airports are Turin, about 53 km away, and Cuneo Levaldigi, about 59 km away, also reachable via a paid shuttle organised on request by the property.

Within a few hundred metres are some of Asti’s most representative monuments: the Palazzo del Seminario and the Palazzo dei Leoni, both about 150 metres away, the Collegiate Church of San Secondo, also 150 metres away, and the fourteenth-century Torre Rossa, 550 metres away. The Alfieri Gardens, 350 metres away, offer a green space for an outdoor break, while the WWF Valmanera Oasis, about 500 metres away, is appreciated by birdwatching enthusiasts and nature walkers. More active guests can enjoy cycling or excursions in the hills of Monferrato, a UNESCO heritage site known for its vineyards, which extend a few kilometres from the city and offer views over the Langhe.

Palazzo del Seminario — Historic ecclesiastical building in the centre of Asti, among the most visited in the city 100 m

Palazzo dei Leoni — Ancient noble palace located along a street in the historic centre 150 m

Collegiate Church of San Secondo — Church dedicated to the patron saint of Asti, among the most important religious monuments 150 m

Torre Rossa — Medieval brick tower, one of the city's historic symbols 550 m

Alfieri Gardens — Urban park dedicated to the Asti-born poet, ideal for a stroll 350 m

WWF Valmanera Oasis — Protected natural area suitable for birdwatching and relaxing walks 500 m

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What guests say about Donna Elena – Epoque Residence

7.9

Good · 46 reviews

Staff

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Location

9.8

Cleanliness

8.3

Facilities

7.7

Value for money

7.6

Free Wi-Fi

8.5

Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.8, and the comfort of the rooms, rated 8.6. Cleanliness and staff friendliness also score well, both above 8. Value for money, while positive, remains the most modest score among the categories rated by guests.