Villa Crespi

Lake Orta is considered one of the most romantic in the world. Here you can immerse yourself in the interesting atmosphere of the quiet town of Orta San Giulio, considered one of the 100 most beautiful in Italy. Additionally, guests can go on a trip to the Sacro Monte sanctuary, which is located on a hill with an amazing view of the lake, the island of San Giulio and the surrounding mountains. It is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the shore of the lake there is a luxurious hotel located in a residence in an unusual, Moorish style, which has been visited by poets, rulers and aristocrats for decades. It was created by a textile entrepreneur, Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, who was fascinated by Middle Eastern architecture during his travels. Since 2012, this interesting facility has belonged to the prestigious Relais et Châteaux group. The rooms are located on 3 floors decorated with stucco and inlays. Noteworthy is the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant run by chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, who strives to surprise guests with dishes referring to the traditions of his homeland, Campania, and the cuisine of Piedmont. The delicacies can be accompanied by excellent wines from a huge collection of over 1800 bottles from Italy and various parts of the world. The luxurious hotel has a zone where you can enjoy holistic treatments guaranteeing biological regeneration. Ecological products are used for their implementation.