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Villa Crespi is a 19th-century Moorish villa in Orta San Giulio, Piedmont, Italy, built in 1879. Now operated as a luxury hotel and restaurant by Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, the property is part of Relais & Châteaux and sits on the shores of Lake Orta.
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Villa Crespi is located in Orta San Giulio, a medieval village in the Piedmont region, on the shores of Lake Orta. The villa was built in 1879 to Moorish Revival design and features a scenic minaret-like tower. The medieval village of Orta and the nearby Island of San Giulio are accessible by boat. The Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO site featuring 20 chapels with Renaissance frescoes, is located 800 metres from the hotel. Milan's Malpensa airport is approximately 45 minutes away.
Villa Crespi has 14 rooms and suites across seven room types: Classic Room, Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Executive Suite, Premium Suite, Rania Suite, and Sheherazade Suite. The larger suites feature dedicated lounge areas. All rooms maintain the property's historical character while offering modern amenities.
The hotel operates a fine dining restaurant managed by Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. The menu is an itinerary from southern to northern Italy, beginning with scallops and scampi and concluding with pigeon and foie gras. The hotel offers oenology courses, wine tasting, and guided visits to the wine cellars and kitchens. Guests can participate in individual cooking classes led by the chef.
The hotel features a spa with massage services, a swimming pool, and a well-being centre. Activities available on-site or nearby include biking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, water sports such as diving, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting, and nearby golf courses. The property offers secure car park and valet service. One meeting room is available with a maximum capacity of 120 people.
Villa Crespi is well-suited for guests interested in culinary experiences, given the on-site restaurant and cooking classes. The lakeside setting and proximity to cultural sites such as the Sacro Monte di Orta appeal to those seeking both relaxation and cultural exploration. The property welcomes families and offers baby-sitting, baby cots, kids' menus, and activities for children.
From Milan Malpensa airport, approximately 45 minutes away, guests can reach Orta San Giulio by car or arranged transfers. The hotel is located on Via G. Fava 18, in the southeast area of the village near the shores of Lake Orta.
Editorial verification: Villa Crespi is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Villa Crespi is located in Orta San Giulio, a medieval village in Piedmont, on the shores of Lake Orta, approximately 45 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport.
Villa Crespi is a 19th-century Moorish villa built in 1879 that now operates as a luxury hotel and restaurant. It is managed by Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo and is part of the Relais & Châteaux collection.
The hotel has 14 rooms and suites across seven room types, ranging from Classic Rooms to the Rania Suite and Sheherazade Suite.
Villa Crespi houses a fine dining restaurant managed by Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. Guests can participate in cooking classes, oenology courses, and wine tasting, with guided visits to the wine cellars and kitchens.
The hotel features a spa with massages, a swimming pool, and a well-being centre. Activities include biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, water sports, and nearby golf courses.
The medieval village of Orta and the Island of San Giulio are nearby and accessible by boat. The Sacro Monte di Orta UNESCO site, featuring 20 chapels with Renaissance frescoes, is located 800 metres from the hotel.
Yes, the hotel welcomes families and offers baby-sitting, baby cots, kids' menus, and activities for children.
Villa Crespi is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Villa Crespi is in Orta San Giulio, Italy. Address: Orta San Giulio, Novara, Piedmont, Italy.
| Location | Orta San Giulio, Italy |
|---|---|
| Address | Orta San Giulio, Novara, Piedmont, Italy |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/villa-crespi/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Crespi
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