Family-run hotel since 1952 in the main square of Monforte d'Alba, among the hills of Barolo, with a restaurant serving Piedmontese cuisine and traditionally styled rooms.
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Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro is a family-run 3-star hotel located in Piazza Re Umberto I, the main square of Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe, welcoming guests since 1952.
The rooms and apartments feature a traditional design, with tiled floors, wooden furniture and, in some cases, exposed beam ceilings. Options range from the more compact Single Room to the spacious 50 sqm One-Bedroom Suite, equipped with its own kitchen, panoramic terrace and separate living area, ideal for families or longer stays. Many accommodations offer a balcony or terrace with views over the town and the surrounding hills.
The on-site restaurant, open for lunch and dinner except on Tuesdays, serves traditional Piedmontese dishes, fresh pasta and homemade desserts, while a continental breakfast with gluten-free options is served in the morning. The property is just a ten-minute walk from the Langhe hills, amid vineyards and wineries in the Barolo area, and is highly valued by couples for the quality of its location.
The rooms at Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro reflect the style of a Piedmontese home, with tiled floors, wooden furniture and, in some room types, exposed beam ceilings. All feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and soundproofed walls, ensuring rest even overlooking the town’s main square. The range includes the Single Room designed for solo travellers, the Standard Double Room and the Superior version with terrace and city view, as well as the Triple Room with flexible bed layouts.
For those seeking more space, the One-Bedroom Suite offers 50 sqm spread across a separate living area, equipped kitchen, panoramic terrace and air conditioning, an option designed for families or longer stays in the heart of the Langhe.
The Standard Double Room is the most compact in the property, with 18 sqm furnished in traditional style, tiled floors and wooden furniture. It features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and soundproofed walls, with no balcony or particular view, ideal for an essential stay in the heart of town.
Larger than the Standard by 5 sqm, the Superior Double Room adds a private terrace with views over the town and its landmarks. A private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV complete an accommodation designed for those who want to enjoy Monforte d’Alba even from their own room.
The One-Bedroom Suite is the largest accommodation in the hotel, with 50 sqm spread across an independent entrance, separate living area with sofa bed, double bedroom and bathroom with shower and bidet. It is the only one equipped with a full kitchen with hob and fridge, as well as a panoramic terrace and air conditioning, suited to families or longer stays.
Designed for solo travellers, the Single Room is the smallest in the property at 15 sqm, simply furnished and featuring a satellite TV and a bathrobe provided, a detail that sets it apart from the other room types.
At 25 sqm, the Triple Room is the most flexible in the property thanks to two possible bed configurations, suited to small groups or families with a child. It keeps the traditional style with tiled floors and wooden furniture, as well as a view and balcony.
Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro offers guests an on-site restaurant open for lunch and dinner, where they can enjoy Piedmontese specialities, homemade pasta and desserts, as well as a bar and an in-room minibar for those wishing to relax in the town’s main square.
General services include bicycle rental, walking and cycling tours to explore the Barolo hills, luggage storage, a safe and magnetic key access for guest safety. The property is equipped with a lift, common areas with TV and rooms designed also for guests with disabilities.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, wardrobe and free WiFi connection, while pets are allowed with a possible additional charge.
Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro is located in Piazza Re Umberto I, the main square of Monforte d’Alba, one of the most characteristic villages of the Langhe, recognised by UNESCO as part of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato vineyard landscape. Around the hotel are the town’s gathering spots, with bars, shops and restaurants just steps from the entrance, in a setting of stone alleys and adjoining houses typical of Piedmontese architecture.
For transport, the nearest railway station is Bra, about 20 km away, while Cuneo-Levaldigi airport is 26 km away and Turin airport about 71 km away, convenient for those arriving from further afield. By car, the main Barolo locations, such as La Morra and the town of Barolo itself, can be reached in a few minutes, as can Alba, the commercial and gastronomic heart of the Langhe. Within a few metres there are several restaurants, including Rocca Costantino just 5 metres away and Frabea at 10 metres, as well as bars such as Sammorì Maria Teresa at 50 metres.
The Langhe hills begin about a ten-minute walk from the property, ideal for walks among vineyards and wineries where you can taste Barolo and other local wines, especially during the autumn harvest. Nature lovers can reach the Le Ginestre adventure park at 650 metres or the Il Cedro del Libano natural park about 6 km away, while history enthusiasts will find Cavour Castle 8 km away and the Sanctuary of Mellea about 10 km away. In winter the Langhe offer misty landscapes among bare vine rows, while in spring and summer the hillside trails become an ideal destination for trekking and cycling outings.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the staff’s helpfulness, scoring 9.5. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated, both at 9.2, while value for money and services remain at solid levels, around 8.7.
Yes, Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro welcomes pets, with a possible additional charge to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Yes, Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro offers free WiFi in several accommodations throughout the property.
Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro is about a ten-minute walk from the Langhe hills, in the heart of the Barolo area.
Yes, Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro includes a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast, with gluten-free options.
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Check-in at Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro is possible from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, by informing the property in advance of the expected arrival time.
Yes, Hotel Il Grappolo D’Oro has a restaurant open for lunch and dinner, except on Tuesdays, serving Piedmontese specialities and homemade desserts.
