Franciacorta is a picturesque wine region in Lombardy, nestled between Brescia and the small Lake Iseo. The area is known for its rolling hills, historic villas and top-quality sparkling wines made using the traditional method. They’re often seen as Italy’s answer to Champagne. In this beautiful setting lies L’Albereta, a renowned five-star hotel. The 19th-century villa was once the private residence of lawyer Giovanni Cavalleri and his wife Anna, a music-loving patron of the arts. Thanks to her influence, the house became a vibrant hub for art and culture, complete with its own music hall and a stream of international artists as guests. That rich artistic legacy still lingers in the hotel’s unique atmosphere today.
On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a tasty bite from the chef and a bottle of wine in your room.
The hotel is open all year round.
53 rooms
Check-in is available from 3 pm. Check-out is by 12 pm at the latest.
From €475
The tourist tax is €2.50 per person per night from the age of 13, payable on site. Dogs are welcome; there is a charge of approximately €70 per day, also payable on site.
The hotel features a beautiful rose garden lovingly maintained by the owner, Mariella. On request, Roberta, the attentive guest relation manager, will gladly take you on a complimentary guided tour through this fragrant oasis.
No two rooms are the same. Each one exudes a warm, elegant atmosphere with refined fabrics, stylish accessories and characterful herringbone parquet flooring. Some rooms surprise with beautiful wall paintings that add an extra touch of charm. The bathrooms are well appointed and comfortable, equipped with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer, and feature either a bathtub (sometimes with hydromassage) or a shower.
Staying in the Cabriolet Suite is a truly unique experience. With the push of a button, the roof slides open to reveal the starry sky above your bed. From the balcony, you overlook the surrounding vineyards and the shimmering Lake Iseo.
Relax by the heated outdoor pool (open roughly from May to the end of September), where comfortable sun loungers and soft towels are available free of charge.
Enjoy complimentary access to ‘Chenot Espace’, the medical wellness centre featuring a heated indoor pool, sauna and hammam. Those looking for extra indulgence can book a wide range of aesthetic, medical and therapeutic treatments for an additional fee. Guests using the wellness facilities can have lunch at the ‘Benessere’ restaurant, which serves light, plant-based dishes inspired by the Chenot diet: anti-inflammatory and low in calories. There’s also free access to the fitness room and tennis courts, and bikes or e-bikes can be rented to explore the surroundings. About 4 km away lies the Franciacorta Golf Club with its 9- and 18-hole courses, and the region is dotted with wineries to discover.
Children are more than welcome here. At Maty’s Club, they can have fun in a cheerful, colourful space filled with games, soft non-slip mats, cushions and child-sized furniture.
Pick a table at the Leone Felice restaurant with a view of Lake Iseo.
Casual chic
Breakfast is served as a generous and well-presented buffet. At L’Aurum, the gourmet restaurant, chef Alberto Quadrio creates refined dishes that spotlight local ingredients and artisanal products. You dine here in an intimate, elegant setting with views of the surrounding nature.
Leone Felice offers a more relaxed atmosphere, where you can enjoy seasonal dishes prepared with produce from the restaurant’s own vegetable garden, herb garden and orchards. For a more informal evening, head to La Filiale, where award-winning pizzaiolo Franco Pepe serves his famous pizzas — he has won multiple gold medals at the international “The Best Pizza Awards”.
Just a stone’s throw from the hotel lies Il Quintale, a restaurant specialising in top-quality meat sourced from small local farms and cooked over a charcoal grill. At Stanza 54, you can enjoy light bistro dishes throughout the day, paired with a fine glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail.
The hotel enjoys a peaceful location in the heart of Franciacorta, surrounded by a lush park. On the estate you’ll find the “Parco delle Sculture di Franciacorta,” an open-air museum where 13 contemporary artworks have been seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape. The charming village of Erbusco lies about 1 km away, while the picturesque Lake Iseo and Monte Isola — the largest inhabited island on a European lake — are around 10 km from the hotel. Brescia, a hidden gem, and Bergamo, with its atmospheric upper and lower towns, are both roughly 30 km away.
The nearest airports are Bergamo (± 30 km), Milan Linate (± 75 km) and Milan Malpensa (± 117 km).
Transfers to and from the airports can be arranged on request. Indicative prices per journey are approximately €165 from Bergamo, €240 from Linate and €290 from Malpensa. Payment is made on site.
For those arriving by car, free parking is available on the estate. Charging stations for electric vehicles are also provided, with a supplement based on consumption.
In this stylish and warmly decorated boutique hotel, just a stone’s throw from Lake Iseo, you’ll enjoy refined gastronomy and extensive wellness facilities in the heart of the Franciacorta wine region. It’s the perfect place for those seeking peace, culinary delights and personal service in an elegant and welcoming setting.
