Relais del Maro
Website“Once upon a time... fairy tales often begin this way, words which go so well with this little town of Borgomaro.” Elena Scalambrin
Description
The fashionable beaches of the Ligurian Sea and the French Riviera are just a few kilometers away, yet it is a perfect place to relax.
The eco friendly Hotel Relais del Maro is an Albergo Difffuso located right in the middle of the village; extending across 3 historic buildings, it includes 14 rooms and suites. Each room is unique, designed with maximum attention to detail, the furniture has been handmade by skilled artisans in Tuscany, and it is finished in natural and relaxing colors.
Highlights
- Albergo Diffuso means the hotel is not in a single house, but converted out of various historic buildings in a small community
- Romantic garden and swimming pool with Jacuzzi together with a beautiful terrace, perfect for a drink
- Outstanding assortment of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, all local food
- The perfect place to unwind
environmental protection
being local - authentic experiences
giving back
cultural commitment
Rooms & Amenities
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- 14 rooms and suites
- All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, and hair dryer.
- The furniture has been handmade by skilled artisans in Tuscany, and it is finished in natural and relaxing colours.
The Story of Relais del Maro
Once upon a time, a family with antique Ligurian roots lived in a small village in the hinterland of Imperia/Borgomaro, Italy. The members of the family worked as shoemakers, innkeepers or butchers and were well known in the village.
Relais del Maro Green Initiatives
To demonstrate real belief in an idea, it has also to be put into practice: it is precisely for this reason that from the onset of the project maximum attention to bio-building and eco-sustainability topics has been paid.
- Consulting Casa Clima
- Architecture
- Energy Consumption
- Water Consumption
- Contribution to safeguarding the environment
Consulting Casa Clima
Casa Clima in Bolzano is a public authority for energy and environment certification of buildings, both new and renovated, and training of operators in the building sector. Relais del Maro worked together with Casa Clima on energy efficiency in the building sphere.
Architecture
Termoplaster
It has been used for internal-external insulation. This product is based on crushed earthenware, natural hydraulic lime, hydrated lime and carbonate-based inert materials. This type of plaster combines excellent thermal insulation with excellent transpiration, thanks to the materials used – such as natural hydraulic lime and baked clay (crushed earthenware).
Foam Glass Insulator
This insulate is made of micro-spheres of recycled glass, essentially vehicle windscreens. It contains no propellent gases harmful to the environment and does not contain eco-toxic elements.
Acoustic Insulator
The insulate used comprises a resilient, ecological, multi-layer sound-proofing panel suitable for acoustic insulation for the noise of aeroplanes and treading feet, comprising a layer of recycled high density natural and synthetic elements
Roof Insulator
Fir wood of certified origin and pure resins, it is an optimal thermal insulate for roofs since it ensures excellent protection against summer heat and winter cold, as well as good acoustic insulation. An excellent humidity regulator, it allows good diffusion of water vapor
Fittings in Lamellar Wood
First choice fir wood from forests managed with programmed replanting. These fittings have thermal transmittance of 1.2 W/mqK (certified value).
Floors in “cotto”
The tiles have been made by hand, one by one, using ancient craftsmanship methods
Parquet Floors
In sawn oak, with laminates dried and seasoned for at least 24 months fitted on a floating and sound-absorbing base
Walls paint
Made using an ancient application method of hydraulic lime and pigments. The same technique was used by the Romans to finish water cisterns that can still be seen today in several buildings in Pompeii.
Furniture
Antique wood, recuperated or of certified origin
Paints
Ecological and natural
Stones for exteriors
From quarries in Piedmont no further than 150 km from Borgomaro
Energy Consumption
Bio Electricity Switch
If activated prevents the flow of current in the cables thereby creating an area with limited electro-magnetic waves for even more comfort while sleeping
Cooling and Heating
High efficiency heat pumps and total integration of conditioning plant, as well as production of sanitary hot water using solar thermal and photovoltaic systems
Appliances
All chosen with a high energy efficiency class
Domotic
Control over an internal network of all functions of the property to optimize energy saving
- Lighting: Lighting is 100% with LEDs
- Photovoltaic Panels, High yield models
Water Consumption
Water Saving
Water for irrigation and swimming pool is taken from an artesian well and then treated
Solar-Thermal Panels
With heat recovery for swimming pool water
Contribution to safeguarding the environment
Preserving the environment through attentive management
E-Bikes
E-Bikes to explore the countryside can be booked at Relais del Maro.
Charging Station
Electric Cars can be charged right at the hotel.
Ecological & Recycled Paper
Use of ecological or recycled paper
Differential Waste Collection
Staff and clients alike are informed about waste recycling methods. All rooms have a waste-basket for differential collection, old batteries may be left at the reception.
Breakfast
Every effort is made to find products by local and organic companies: most products in the breakfast buffet come from Liguria and lower part of Piedmont.
Detergent
The detergents used inside the Relais for routine cleaning are all ecological and more than 95% biodegradable
Courtesy Set
The courtesy set is very minimal to avoid using too much packaging. Every shower and every sink are fitted with soap dosing units to allow the use of bulk products. All the courtesy line product chosen are Made in Italy and based on olive oil without parabens.