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Location
Via Negri 20
12045
Fossano
Piedmont,
Italy
Hotel description
The Palazzo Righini in Fossano, Piedmont, is worth the journey for its atmosphere alone: The historic building is an enchanting mix of paintings, refined architecture and good-quality materials. Piedmontese gourmet cuisine from Flavio Ghigo is another good reason to check in here. Your stay is rounded off by very stylish and modern rooms and a superb breakfast enjoyed under stunning chandeliers.
Design: Italian design and antique art
The Palazzo Righini boasts beautiful old frescoes and stucco ceilings, chandeliers, marble columns and statues. The furniture combines contemporary Italian design with a historic style in grand colors, silk and velvet fabrics, oak and walnut woods.
Historic: Perfectly restored stately home
This 400-year-old palazzo has been carefully restored, much of the painstaking work carried out by hand. It has maintained its unique grandeur, particularly evident in the banqueting hall, private church, coffered ceilings, vaulted cellars and heavy wooden door.
City: The romantic little town of Fossano
The romantic old town of Fossano is flanked by archways with winding streets in between, perfect for a relaxed stroll together. An impressive castle and parts of the old city walls still remain. The architecture of the town is predominantly Renaissance and Baroque, an example of which is the famous Castello dei Principi d’Acaja.
Eating & drinking: Piedmont gourmet cuisine
The gourmet restaurant Antiche Volte serves excellent meals in the style of, and using produce from the local area. Fish specialties, excellent risotto and the delicious desserts are not to be missed. A wine cellar which specializes in organic produce and a lounge bar are the perfect places for a nightcap. The quiet patio courtyard of the palazzo also offers a chic lounge bar and terrace restaurant during the warmer months.
Sports & leisure
Fossano is an excellent base for exploring the entire Piedmont region with hiking trips or sightseeing in the towns. Do not miss the Castle of the Princes of Acaja! A 30-minute car journey takes you to the picturesque town of Cuneo or Cherasco Golf Club. Bus connections from the hotel are also very good.
Location: In the heart of the old town
The Palazzo Righini is located in the historic center of Fossano, which means that you only need to step outside the door to start exploring the town on foot. Both the cathedral and the castle are just a few hundred meters away.