Hotel Erbaluce

Location. The Hotel Erbaluce is located in Caluso, Italy, two kilometres from the town centre, and within seven kilometres of a cluster of castles including those at Mazze, San Giorgio, and Foglizzo. Caluso train station is two kilometres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Set in a cherry-red building, this modern hotel with terracotta roof is surrounded by countryside. The marble-floored lobby, where guests can read complimentary newspapers on cerise-coloured armchairs and watch television, contains a front desk (limited hours) and concierge desk where multilingual staff will provide tour assistance. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas, and meeting rooms are available for up to 80 persons. Parking is complimentary.

Hotel Erbaluce provides a complimentary buffet breakfast in its dining hall, which features pillars and decorative potted plants. The lobby bar provides a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Guestrooms. Designed in a modern style, the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms have tiled floors and coffee- coloured fabrics, and are decorated in neutral tones. Framed photographs of the local vineyards adorn the walls. All rooms are equipped with satellite television and wireless Internet access. Rooms also contain desks, direct- dial phones, minibars, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors. Private bathrooms contain showers and bidets. Complimentary bottled water is provided.

Expert Tip. Visitors to the region should sample the local wine, Erbaluce di Caluso, a straw-yellow dry wine with a delicate and distinctive flavour.