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The 192 nonsmoking bathroom with rain shower. The hotel also includes the
rooms are inspired by eco-luxury Lelòse Spa, a heated infinity pool and a gym.
mid-century design and Guests can hunt the area’s famous white truffles
classic Italian cinema. with specially trained Lagotto dogs and tour the hotel’s
Each is slightly different, world-class art collection. Or they can attend wine school
with timber-wall paneling, to earn a Wine and Spirits Education Trust certification
parquet floors and statement at the only hotel accredited in Italy. Given the location in
headboards. Some rooms Piedmont, birthplace of the Slow Food Movement, chef
feature a terrace or Murano Manuel Bouchard emphasizes sustainable agriculture and
glass chandeliers salvaged during the restoration. “km zero” ingredients from the surrounding land.
The signature Hoxton lobby is bright and open with a Spring and summer rates start at 445€ for a classic
sweeping curved coffee bar, local marble and terrazzo and room, including breakfast, parking and access to the spa’s
outdoor terrace. It’s home to Cugino, an all-day café and jacuzzi, sauna and gym. (39) 0173 520520;
bar run in collaboration with the delicious and popular www.casadilanga.com
local bakery Marigold. At the second restaurant, The
Beverly, chef Sara Levi oversees a farm-to-table ethos
with a West Coast American spirit.
Rates range from 129 to 309€ per night. (39) 06
94502700; www.thehoxton.com/rome

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The hot Italian destination for celebrities like Gwyneth
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Downey Jr. this summer was a 1,000-year-old castle that
C ASA DI L ANGA has been painstakingly transformed into the 36-room
Hotel Castello di Reschio and with grounds that are home
Overlooking 100 acres of working vineyards and rolling to nine renovated farmhouse rentals. Renowned archi-
hills in Piedmont, Casa di Langa is an eco-friendly five- tect Count Benedikt Bolza purchased the property, living
star hotel celebrating the there with his family before overseeing the design-driven
prized food and wine of restoration that relied on local builders, artisans and
Le Langhe, a UNESCO source materials.
World Heritage Site. With All individually decorated rooms and most suites
sweeping vistas of the Alps, are inside the castle, overlooking the garden courtyard
this sustainable luxury and rolling hills. Six suites
hotel prides itself on energy, are just outside the castle
water, waste and biodiversity ramparts in the former
practices. vestry, while one suite is
Drawing inspiration in the castle tower with a
from the property’s hazelnut orchard, vegetable garden private roof garden, open-air
and vineyard views, the 39 earth-toned rooms reflect a tub and 360-degree views.
natural aesthetic with oak, terra cotta, stone, leather and Scattered throughout the
glass. Each room features a private terrace and a spa-like 3,750-acre property are