We stayed at Locanda Martelletti for a long weekend in May. The hotel is a hidden gem in its category. The building itself is a nicely restored labyrinth of narrow halls and unexpected turns - quirky but beautiful. Our "Junior Suite" was very spacious and nicely decorated.

Cocconato is a sweet little village with several restaurants and a very good wine bar. The best food in Cocconato, however, is surely to be had at Locanda Martelletti where the chef cooked us up a small feast for dinner. We are planning to come back during the truffle season!

The very best thing about Locanda Martelletti, however, is the friendly and helpful hosts. They put in a great deal of effort to help us make the most of our Piedmont stay, including booking tasting appointments for us at various local vineyards.

I would recommend this hotel to anybody who is looking for a calm Piedmont weekend and a comfortable headquarters from which to explore the region, including its lovely gastronomy and wine.

We stayed at this lovely hotel for my birthday weekend, whilst visiting Piedmont. The hotel is in a stunning hilltop town and is a great base for visiting the region. Worth booking in advance for dinner - there's little alternative and we had to eat quite late, as we forgot to book before travelling. The only thing to be aware of is that the town church bell rings from early in the morning until about 11pm.

I can't say enough good things about this charming (if out-of-the-way) little hotel and restaurant. We spent the last 3 nights of a two-week Italy trip here and they were truly the most memorable of our stay.

The hotel is a sort of maze of spaces attached by stairways and "tunnels" of stone and brick. Every turn revealed another interesting room or courtyard to explore. The little town of Cocconato offered an Italy experience unlke any we found in the cities we visited during our trip.

Luigi and Marta were wonderful hosts. Luigi, who is the restaurant's chef -- and an incredible one at that! -- left the kitchen during dinner service to greet us when we arrived at 8:30 tired and confused after our GPS succeeded in getting us lost in the countryside! Rather than worry about check-in, Marta sat us right down to dinner so we could relax and refresh ourselves. They made us feel so welcome -- almost like family.

For anyone who wants to experience the real Italy -- away from the tourist centers -- this is a must-visit. Yes, it's a bit hard to find and it's a little out of the way, but you will be rewarded for the extra effort. We loved it!

the hotel is far שway from torino. Below average service.
Very simple breakfast.