Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful architecture
Peaceful environment
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor communication regarding events

Categories

Cleanliness
6.25
The place was not tidy with old bottles and coffee cups standing around on tables.
Service
9.25
The staff was lovely and helpful, especially with the parking.
Location
8.75
The location was peaceful and had beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.75
We had two good rooms with A/C, but there were complaints about maintenance.
Amenities
7.25
The spa was in renovation, limiting the available amenities.
Value for Money
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast was good, especially on Sundays due to the event.
Overall Experience
8.25
An event location with some issues affecting the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 01:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Exceptional Amenities
Villa Alceo in Viggiù offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With free bikes, private parking, and a garden, guests can unwind in style.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant or enjoy a peaceful evening on the terrace. The availability of room service adds an extra touch of luxury to your stay.

Explore and Experience
Conveniently located near popular attractions, guests can embark on hiking and cycling adventures. For further exploration, car hire services are readily accessible.

Book your stay at Villa Alceo now to experience unparalleled hospitality and a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.25
J
Jacob family with young children dk
7
Ok boutique hotel. nice surroundings. peaceful. with the fountain working, hosts on location and generally more tidy, it
Pros:

We liked the location and peace. (DON’T trust the GPS to lead you through the town. Go around, then you can save yourself stress and scratches on your car)

Cons:

Our code for the gate did not work and no one picked up the phone. Waited for 30 min until some one opened. There had been a family emergency, which also meant the place was not tidy with old bottles and coffee cups standing around on tables. We did get two good rooms with A/C (thanks Bruno)

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
D
Diana group de
1
Event location, not a vacation location
Pros:

The architecture of the vila is beautiful and the garden. The staff was the best thing about this location. They were lovely and helpful, especially with the parking. The pool was clean. The breakfast was good, especially on Sunday because of the event. Someone in the past has put a lot of heart and soul into this place, unfortunately is not the case anymore.

Cons:

I booked a deluxe double room with spa facilities. We were hosted outside the vila. They had a business event the first night, that was okay. The second night there was a private party with DJ. The music went on until 2 a.m. I would have at least expected to be informed. The vila was only for the event. I had to drive 7 hours the next day. The rooms need a lot of maintenance. I had a snail climbing on my luggage and plenty of insects to take out. The spa was in renovation. Getting out of the parking space was difficult. The young guests from the event parked so I couldn’t exit until they were awake. We waited until they were at the breakfast so I asked the staff to help me with the situation. The guests were angry for being disturbed and after multiple attempts they eventually moved the car so I can get mine out. It was a very uncomfortable situation. This is a location for people who like to show off and have fancy events. I hope the management will choose the right business model in the future. You can’t have private parties and luxury spa hotel in the same time. Sorry, but I can’t say I had good experience.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
D
Dominic review category business travellers ch
9
Superb
Pros:

Very nice place with big park and great pool.
Loved this place. Will return with pleasure.

Cons:

Only negative pount, missing handycapt parking at entrance.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
J
Jose young couple cr
8
Great place to stay
Pros:

Awesome place !!!! Great time

Cons:

The communication not the best at all

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
G
Gian solo traveller it
10
Exceptional
2025-04-30 via Nuitee
K
Kara young couple ch
8
Delightful villa with lovely staff- a very special place.
Pros:

This villa is beautiful and the rooms are absolutely lovely. Very comfortable beds and surrounded by gorgeous trees so you hear nothing but birdsong when you are on your balcony. Bruno, the owner and Abu could not do more for their guests and were so accommodating and friendly.

Cons:

The breakfast was ok but not great. One easy fix would be to store the eggs on a warmer or burner of some kind so that they are not cold and perhaps add some bacon or ham. More fresh fruit would be great too and jam options. The shower pressure was very weak so fixing that plumbing issue would also be good.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
M
Murray review category business travellers au
10
Super comfortable bed
Pros:

The Villa is a fascinating example of Liberty style architecture. It has been lovingly restored and has an amazing collection of art. The surrounding park has a very peaceful atmosphere.
My room was very clean and the bed super comfortable.
Bruno the host was very welcoming and helpful. As was Abu the staff member .
I hope to return soon for a longer visit and do some hiking on Monte St Giorgio or maybe even some horse trekking with Bruno.
Many Thanks to Villa Alceo
Murray Boyd Smith

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
O
Oleksandr family with young children ch
10
Stunning
Pros:

Very beautiful and well preserved villa that gives you a feeling of being back in time and living like a royal person.
The villa is located on a hill and boasts a fantastic garden with a nice view on the village and mountains.
Kind and helpful staff. Tasty breakfast. Onsite parking.
This place has a soul unlike many other modern hotels and it's definitely worth paying a bit extra and staying here.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
A
Allessandria review category business travellers nl
1
Bad
2024-12-15 via Nuitee
L
Luca young couple gb
1
Booked the best room, got put in the worst room, no refund and got threatened. The worst experience I have ever had on b
Cons:

We had a horrible experience at Villa Alceo. This was supposed to be first night on our wedding day, so we booked the best room of the property (the one with the tower). The booking was confirmed and we paid in advance for it.
The day of before our stay the property informs us they can no longer provide our room, due to some wind damages they suffered. Having no other accommodation, they offered an alternative room.
On the day of our wedding, we went to check the alternative room beforehand, which was nowhere near what we were expecting, nor what we paid for, but had no alternative. It also became clear that the nice room we booked, and were told was not available, was not damaged, but rather occupied by other guests. At this point there was no management on site and they were not picking up the phone. When we eventually got back the night to stay there, the room was difficult to access (steep path uphill as this was outside of the main Villa) scattered with branches and building materials and no illumination. The room itself was also not in a good state, being dirty and full of flies/bugs. At this point it was midnight and there was no staff there to assist us. In the morning, I complained to the staff, but again, no management and no answers to my phone call.
But here’s the WORST bit: when I finally managed to speak with management (Bruno Golferini) to ask for a refund, I was immediately threatened the police and lawyers were going to be called against me as I stated at the property. This was quite the upsetting and scary experience, which you will find plenty of evidence to support after a quick Google search. Apparently this type of behaviour is standard procedure from Bruno and Villa Alceo. Eventually, Villa Alceo promised to refund half the money I paid, but 45 days later I still have seen no refund and I have little hopes of getting one.
ABSOLUTELY AVOID.

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
F
F. young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful location, great service and very accommodating. The villa is charming and very peaceful. We had a wedding to go to and stayed only one night. But we definitely want to go back for a full weekend and explore it's surroundings.

2024-09-25 via Nuitee
D
Daniel review category business travellers ch
10
You should book this property. Comfortable, extremely beautiful and well located.
Pros:

The place is a paradise. If you ever go to Italy, the location is deep into a village. But the place itself is a mansion with real paintings and statues spread everywhere, not to mention the architecture itself. There is basically every single activity: gym, horses, infinity pool, green area, closed area, grand piano, parking, etc.

Cons:

Maybe the internet could have been faster. In my room, it was not that stable. However, the rest of the stay was nothing but perfect.

2024-09-13 via Nuitee
L
Lina family with young children lt
10
Exellent
Pros:

Our stay was perfect! Very impressive villa with history, pleasant host and staff, perfect breakfast, very clean rooms.

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth family with young children nl
10
Exceptional
2024-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Joseph young couple ie
9
The place was a bit quirky but we loved it and wished we could have stayed longer..
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.
Villa itself was magnificent and full of interesting history.
Swimming pool was very good.

Cons:

Parking is a big problem that could easily be sorted out.
It wasn’t great when at times, there was nobody at all there to check in guests.

2024-08-03 via Nuitee
W
Wendelien young couple nl
9
Dreamy Villa with private gardens
Pros:

Beautiful Villa and private gardens up the hill. Still a bit of work to do around the house and garden but the atmosphere is great. Inside it is beautifully decorated, the room are a mix of modern and classic done in a tasteful manner. Very quiet surroundings .
Private parking next to the house.
Our host Bruno was very nice. We were offered a glass of wine when we arrived. He gave us a free upgrade to a large suite.
We loved the breakfast!

Cons:

Careful with your car on the way up and down because the path is a bit narrow and or steep at some points.

2024-06-24 via Nuitee
D
Daniel young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The Villa is incredibly charming, offering a delightful trip to the past while maintaining all modern amenities. Host Bruno and his team are professional, kind, and helpful, ensuring you feel at home. Highly recommend!

Cons:

There was nothing to complain

2024-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Sophie young couple fr
10
Paradise on earth…
Pros:

Wonderful place, wonderful owner and staff… As soon as we stepped in the property, we felt in a very special Villa, the space is impregnated with fine artists paintings, art pieces, the garden is luxuriant, confortable room, every detail is well thought, we got warmly welcomed, our needs were immediatly understandood and filled with kindness and a great professionalism, good quality breakfast, the owner could recommend and book us a very good restaurant at the last late minute. The only problem was that we could only stay one night, we definitly plan on coming back few more days to enjoy the villa, its garden, the staff, the pool and a horse ride in the near nature… A gem !!

2024-04-18 via Nuitee
Y
Yuying group de
7
The staff is nice, the house is marvelously beautiful. We had a good stay overall. But the communication of the staff co
Pros:

It’s a very beautiful house. And the staff is wonderfully nice and helpful.

Cons:

We got a small hiccup when we arrived. We arrived the place and got a different room which costs less than what we have paid for. But the staff on site couldn’t speak good English so we had to text the manager. Then the manager offered the discount and told us why.
If we had been informed once there is any change made for our booked room that would be better. But overall it has been resolved.

2023-08-22 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa family with young children gb
9
Superb
2023-08-12 via Nuitee