L'Albereta, Relais & Chateaux

Fabulous oasis in a beautiful part of Italy - excellent dining and services

Disappointing. Service is not to the level of the Relais et Chateaux brand. So many folks well-dressed, looking like they’re important, but few actually helping customers. Pre-arrival requests not addressed, can’t get a menu at breakfast. Can I get a check for our lunch? Don’t worry, we’ve already posted it to your room. Great, but what was on my bill—the guests on both sides of us had issues with their checks.

L’Alberta is a beautiful property with scenic surroundings and luxurious touches. However, despite its aesthetic appeal, our stay was marred by two major issues that left us disappointed and frustrated. First, we encountered disruptive construction on the property. Starting at 8 AM during both mornings of our stay, we were subjected to constant drilling and hammering that lasted for over an hour. When we raised this with the front desk, the response was inconsistent and dismissive. On the first day, we were told it was essential work that had to be conducted, yet no effort had been made to notify guests beforehand or to relocate us to a quieter wing. On the second day, staff claimed to have no knowledge of any construction, which was baffling given the noise we experienced. Even after we presented audio recordings at check-out, they maintained they were unaware of the issue, which reflected a disappointing lack of accountability and professionalism. Second, the hotel’s handling of transportation fees felt opaque and misleading. The hotel offered car rides to nearby destinations, but at no point were we informed that these were not complimentary. We used the service twice, both for short trips under 15 minutes, and were shocked to be charged €65 per ride. This lack of transparency around pricing felt unfair and left us feeling blindsided.

Prices have gone up but service has gone massively down, still a nice property to relax for a couple of days but probably there are better options for the same price.

As good as I expected and more. Great location in the country side surrounded by vineyards and serene views of Lago d’ Iseo. A want to go back and stay longer experience. Strongly recommended.

Simply beautiful