since i make many trips to Asti Hotel Palio is my new go to hotel. the location is excellent. the restaurant is now open for more than breakfast. as to the charm not only did they remember my name they remembered which room i liked. since i am once again on the road it is much easier to remember where you are when you stay in the same room.
i have going to give lots of points for charm and graciousness, although i have spent many months in Asti over the years i was not familiar with this jewel nestled in the center of asti. the staff was graciousness itself when i needed a room with an over head light (after using the lamp sockets for chargers it was pretty dark). the breakfast was fine and the rooms are modernized but still have old world charm.
This hotel is located centrally so that it is extremely easy to walk around the center of the old city. Very quick checkin , as we were lucky to find an excellent receptionist who has provided us with all necessary details. The rooms were sufficient but not for a 4 star hotel and so was breakfast. Prices were on the low side of competition. Parking difficult in the area , still between 07:00pm and 08:00 am you can find spaces free of charge. Its main characteristic is its location, 2-3 minutes the most to reach Piazza San Secondo, where you can find restaurants and shops.
I stayed here for a short trip in September. The rooms are very efficient. It is a good bathroom, comfortable bed and really good breakfast. This isn't a luxury hotel where you want to lounge in the room but it is comfortable and nice. The cleaning staff are really thorough. The windows open to the street, so the rooms are airy. It feels more like a business hotel in how efficient the room is setup. I was originally concerned about the bathroom because sometimes in Italy you can have super small showers but the bathroom is well appointed. I would stay here again because it is super central and I am very particular about how a hotel smells. This one is airy, the rooms are airy and clean as I said and the breakfasts are not luxury food but very thorough and this is Italy so the food will be better anyways. This place really needs a 3.5 star rating. It isn't a luxury property but it is run well, it is good value and it is very comfortable to stay.
From the first step you set into the lobby you can feel the passion of the employees for their job. It is run family style but what a customer service spirit they have. Iacopo at the front desk along with Marcello are the most incredible and professional front desk agents I've met in my life...and I work in a hotel! Maruska the restaurant waitress is amazing! Always with a smile on her face. By the way, the Easter lunch menu was one of the best I've ever had in my life! The rooms are spacious and very clean. The location of the Hotel very central....few minutes walking distance to anywhere in downtown Asti.
We had a wonderful time here. The staff could not be more courteous and helpful. The room was large and combined modern with classic Italian furniture. Great accommodations for the price. So close to Piazza Secondi and tons of great shopping. I will definitely stay here again! Go to Casamar for awesome seafood and wine.
