Antica Corte Pallavicina

Antica Corta Pallavicina (ACP) is a magical place located in a VERY remote location. The mud-puddled gravel driveway is rather hidden, the parking is unmarked, minimal and confusing, as well is the drop-off to the hotel. There is signage but nothing that directs you to the hotel entry / drop-off. Surprisingly the unmarked gravel parking area has electric charging stations for general and Porsche hookups. The property is beautiful-old, but in desperate need of some TLC. My wife called it ‘elegantly shabby’ which is accurate but contradictory, given that the property has a Michelin-star restaurant. The pungent aroma of fermenting meats wafts thru the entire hotel. (It smelled like our sons sneakers had been soaked in Parmesan . . . yikes). The smell is even stronger if you take the tour thru the basement areas and museums. The rooms we very nice and the bathroom adequate with soap, shampoo, razor, shave cream, q-tips and ample towels. Reservations at the restaurant are recommended (we counted 52 seats). The experience of the restaurant is what you would expect - seasoned, intelligent wait staff, chefs who come table side to explain and plate the dishes. Everyone is professional and well-trained. The food start-to-finish was delicious, elegant and sophisticated. There were 3 tasting menus (the entire table had to pick the same tasting menu) or you can choose a la cart, which we did. Breakfast is served across the motor court in the Osteria. There was a good variety of food which was all fresh and delicious and the cappuccino was fabulous.

Wir kamen im Januar bei Nebel und Regen an und hatten kurz Schwierigkeiten, den Eingang zu finden - über die Holzbrücke in den Innenhof! das geht zwar auch mit dem Auto, fühlt sich aber falsch an. In der „Lobby“ lagen am offenen Kamin schläfrige Katzen. Den Hund durften wir zu einem Abendspaziergang am Po mitnehmen, als die Pfauen sich gerade ihre Schlafplätze auf den Dachgiebeln und in den Bäumen suchten. Danach ein heißes Bad in der im Zimmer stehenden Badewanne, Bademantel und Pantoffeln fanden wir im Schrank. Herrlich! Danach im Restaurant ein Sterneessen, hervorragend und der Service sehr charmant. Am nächsten Morgen das Frühstück im Gebäude gegenüber, luxuriöses Angebot, das Personal vom vorherigen Abend. Ein wunderbarer Tag, wir kommen gerne wieder!

I was very surprised by this hotel and restaurant. The reviews made it sound luxurious, and it certainly was NOT. We stayed three nights. We ate in both restaurants and had the breakfast. First I will say the reception people were excellent. And I also liked the whole farm to table experience. They seemed to grow, raise, or make so many of the products. I like this. They had white cows which they used for meat. They make their own culatello. They produce their own wine. They grow their own vegetables. You do have to be ok with insects and farm smells. The room was certainly not what I expected. But it IS a 14th century building. It is not modern, with modern conveniences. It was downright dangerous as well with a very sketchy staircase which must be used to go from the bedroom area to the bathroom. Very scary at night. But the bed was great. The restaurant was not up to Michelin one star standards in my opinion. Service was stiff and uber formal and too serious to be comfortable. The food only OK. The breakfast staff needs a LOT of work (training in customer service) Breakfast guy ignores you. During my 3 breakfasts. The man never asked if we wanted coffee. There were no plates for the food. We asked for water which never came. So I had to ask again with glass in hand. No apology. Got cereal once. No spoons. The bread was horribly stale. And as a teaser there were fresh loaves being sliced right on the counter opposite as we watched. A few deficiencies in the room which I would expect to be there for a room that was €347 a night… - No paper or pen in room - One bedside light worked - Really horrible layout for me bathroom downstairs, bedroom up and a terrible staircase. - No 2nd suitcase holder. - No safe - No TV

Nice ladies at the reception. If you find the smell of barn animals offensive, you might prefer to lodge elsewhere. There's a huge electric mast next to the property, The young waiter at breakfast picked his nose, then with his bare hands squeezed the piece of bread he was about to serve me to check how fresh it was. Yuck. Would not expect this behavior at a classy property. Ladies at reception were delightful, My room was v. dark. It's an old building - so not many large windows. I do not recommend a sunset walk unless you have some serious mosquito spray. Def. a unique place. Not sure it has a place among the hotel group 'Les Collectionneurs'. To each his own. That being said, dogs are welcome.

Accoglienza buona ,ti portano a fare un giro nel palazzo stupendo poi per terminare il tour cantina dove avviene la stagionatura,dei culatelli. Un numero i finito. Location da fiaba senbra di essere ai tenpi del Re sole nella sala principale una vecchia stufa meravigliosa. Il servizio eccellente 7 camerieri 1 metre veramente roba di classe. Il menù cosa dire ottimo per la presentazione ,la qualità unica nei suoi prodotti ,la carta dei vini da impazzire,dai bianchi rossi rosati bollicine,il tutto. Divisi per vitigni luogo di produzione e regione .alla fine della serata lo cheff SPIGAROLI Passa per un saluto ai tavoli e chiederecome è andata la serata. Credo fossero fratello più grande.lunica diciamo nota negativa se possiamo dirla il vialetto per accedere al parcheggio non è illuminato.poi che dire nel parcheggio erano presenti,2 colonnine per caricare le auto elettriche. Fuori un super giardino per aperitivi fantastico e romantico.i prezzi nella media per quel tipo di location.

Gita gourmet dedicata al mio compagno...era tanto che voleva venire a vedere e "assaggiare" questo posto meraviglioso. I fratelli spigaroli ci hanno accolto in modo semplice e molto professionale insieme a tutti i collaboratori. Ho dormito 2 notti in una camera d'altri tempi...calda e caratteristica, con ambienti comuni molto avvolgenti. Ho cenato sempre all'interno della tenuta...tutto VERAMENTE perfetto! Sono stata molto bene e colgo l'occasione per ringraziare tutti ! ...la cosa che mi ha lasciato di più senza fiato è stato il caveau dei culatelli....che i gioielli della corona in confronto sono il nulla. Un grazie speciale a Giovanni per l'interessante lezione su gli armagnac