The upper-middle-range San Rocco Hotel is a beautiful property situated along the lake and a five-minute walk from the town's piazza. The hotel's history as a convent is a rich one, and the views out to the lake are gorgeous, but the property seems to rest too much on the beauty of the scenery, forgoing spa facilities and upscale amenities in rooms. Still, the 85 rooms have a serene feel, and come with flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers, plus many have furnished balconies with gorgeous lake views. An outdoor pool and mostly well-reviewed free breakfast add to the appeal. Those looking for a better all-around experience might try the Hotel La Bussola, which is also much cheaper.
The upper-middle-range San Rocco Hotel is a beautiful property situated along the lake and a five-minute walk from the town's piazza. The hotel's history as a convent is a rich one, and the views out to the lake are gorgeous, but the property seems to rest too much on the beauty of the scenery, forgoing spa facilities and upscale amenities in rooms. Still, the 85 rooms have a serene feel, and come with flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers, plus many have furnished balconies with gorgeous lake views. An outdoor pool and mostly well-reviewed free breakfast add to the appeal. Those looking for a better all-around experience might try the Hotel La Bussola, which is also much cheaper.
The stunningly ornate, upscale Villa Crespi was built built in 1879 by a cotton magnate who wanted to bring the Moorish beauty of Baghdad to Italy. These days, the hotel is run by a husband and wife, the former of which is a Michelin-starred chef managing the on-site fine-dining Cannavacciuolo | Restaurant. The 13 rooms and suites are individually and classically decorated, although they all have antique furniture, marble bathrooms, and sweeping views of the gardens, Lake Orta, or the Piedmontese Alps. A spa, cozy bar, free Wi-Fi are also available, and the lake's shore is a six-minute walk away. Travelers looking to stay on the waterfront might want to check out the San Rocco Hotel, which is romantic and historic, but not as intimate.
The stunningly ornate, upscale Villa Crespi was built built in 1879 by a cotton magnate who wanted to bring the Moorish beauty of Baghdad to Italy. These days, the hotel is run by a husband and wife, the former of which is a Michelin-starred chef managing the on-site fine-dining Cannavacciuolo | Restaurant. The 13 rooms and suites are individually and classically decorated, although they all have antique furniture, marble bathrooms, and sweeping views of the gardens, Lake Orta, or the Piedmontese Alps. A spa, cozy bar, free Wi-Fi are also available, and the lake's shore is a six-minute walk away. Travelers looking to stay on the waterfront might want to check out the San Rocco Hotel, which is romantic and historic, but not as intimate.
