Albergo Al Sole
Asolo, Treviso
Good Hotel Guide Review
Once a bolt hole for wealthy Venetians escaping the summer heat (plus Robert Browning, Freya Stark, Igor Stravinsky et al.), this charming little medieval hill town in the Veneto is known as ‘the town of a hundred horizons’. Standing quietly in an elevated position is Silvia and Elena De Checchi’s pink-and-cream 16th-century villa which has been skilfully restored. Some of the junior suites have views, but all the bedrooms are liked: ‘Ours was large, with fresh fruit, lovely bed linen, a wonderful shower. The owners’ enthusiasm for high tech includes electronically controlled “Do not disturb” signs, and fabulous automatic loos for the public areas.’ Other praise: ‘The ambience is relaxed, but attention to detail is paramount. Standards of housekeeping are high.’ La Terrazza, the dining room, opens on to a panoramic terrace overlooking the historic center of Asolo: popular dishes include wild Canadian lobster spaghetti with cherry tomatoes; salted cod (baccalà) cooked in a glass vase with potatoes, tomatoes, black olives, capers Breakfast is served on a balcony with views, or in a ‘nicely thought-out’ room on cool days. A traditional English tea is available in the afternoon, and cookery classes are held.
Hotel details
Address
Asolo
Treviso
31011
Italy
Telephone
00 39 423 95 1332
Bedrooms
6 single rooms, 2 comfort single rooms, 6 classic double rooms, 3 family rooms (up to 4 adults), 4 superior double rooms with view, 2 junior suites with view.
Open
All year except January.
Facilities
Hall, breakfast room, restaurant, breakfast room; small conference room; free wi-fi, lift, panoramic terrace; fitness centre, massage room. Free private parking.
Credit cards
Amex, MasterCard, Visa.
Prices
B&B: single €92--€170, double €138--€220, family €165/450, superior €165/390, junior suite €250/450.