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Exterior of Villa Crespi
Villa Crespi
Relais & Châteaux
Orta San Giulio, Italy

Villa Crespi

Enchanting lakeside palace.
Overlooking the shores of Lake Orta, Villa Crespi is a Moorish-style 19th-century villa transformed into a haven of elegance and gastronomy. Surrounded by lush gardens and romantic scenery, this Relais & Châteaux property offers an immersive escape where architecture, cuisine, and hospitality meet in harmony.
Insider Tip

Take a hands-on culinary class in Villa Crespi’s kitchen. Learn to prepare three signature dishes alongside the restaurant’s brigade and leave with an apron, printed recipes, and a certificate—a memorable way to experience the heart of Italian gastronomy.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites are richly adorned with hand-carved wooden ceilings, frescoes, and silk drapes. Many offer garden or lake views. Spacious marble bathrooms, canopy beds, and curated antiques evoke the villa’s Arabian heritage while delivering the comfort of a luxurious private residence.

Where to Dine

At the award-winning Villa Crespi Restaurant, tasting menus take you on a journey through Italy—from soused amberjack and scampi alla pizzaiola to handmade cannelloni and lemon-scented desserts. Dine in an ornate Moorish setting and pair each course with a fine wine from the curated list.

Where to Relax

Villa Crespi’s wellness area is a tranquil retreat where aromatherapy and Italian-crafted treatments help restore balance and inner calm. Enjoy signature massages with wild plant oils, anti-aging rituals, and tension-releasing therapies.

What to Do

Wander the cobbled lanes of Orta San Giulio to discover Piazza Motta and the 15th-century Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Visit the Sacro Monte di Orta for chapels and sweeping lake views, then take a boat to Isola San Giulio to explore its Romanesque basilica and peaceful promenade.

Features
Boutique
Historic
Pet-Friendly
Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging
Afternoon Tea
Amazing Restaurant
Vegetarian Meals

Location of Villa Crespi

Via Giuseppe Fava 18. Orta San Giulio, 28016 Italy

Malpensa International Airport.

Remember, Gold Card Members staying 2+ nights receive:*
  • Room upgrade
    Receive a room upgrade upon arrival, when available1
  • $100 credit
    Enjoy a complimentary credit valued at $100 to use towards eligible charges, such as food and beverage, spa, or other on-property charges during your stay2
  • 12pm check-in, when available
    Start your vacation sooner with 12pm check-in, when available
  • Late check-out, when available
    Keep your vacation going with late check-out, when available

1Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.
2Eligible charges vary by property.

Additional benefit:
  • Complimentary minibar
  • Complimentary breakfast for two people each day of stay
  • Complimentary breakfast for two people each day of stay
  • Complimentary minibar
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