Hotel la Bussola

Excellent service from the staff. We were not staying in this hotel and only had a meal there as it seems everything else in the town of Orta is shut on a Tuesday night in October, however the food was excellent so very pleased with our choice. Would go there again.

Lovely quiet family-run hotel with friendly staff. Free parking is convenient. Lovely pool area. Spacious rooms with balconies. Good breakfast. I’d definitely recommend. 5 mins walk to main town. 35 mins drive to Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Tv wasn’t tuned.

Simple yet pleasant family run hotel with lovely views over the lake. A manageable uphill walk from the town but make sure you've got good tread on your shoes if it's raining. Slippery cobbles in places. Breakfast was good and adequate, we didn't have dinner in the hotel though

Highly recommend staying here! The view is absolutely amazing. There is an amazing terrace for breakfast lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet with plenty for all! We had dinner one night, the food was also very good! The service in the hotel is also amazing! Staff are polite, friendly, and always smiling! The pool is clean too, sunbeds all around, and even a little bar at the pool to enjoy a beer, proseco, cocktail or just an ice cream! There is a separate paddling pool for kids too. We had a very comfy and super clean room with a pool and lake view. Air con worked perfectly well. The hotel is super clean wherever you go! The walk down the center is lovely, cobble roads, pedestrian only. And a lovely walk around the lake! There are couple “beaches” on the lake but otherwise you can easily take your beach bag and jump off any of the pontoons !

Our well-equipped room had a wonderful view from a small but adequate balcony. The meal service on the terrace was worthy of a five star establishment and the food itself was delicious, inventive and carefully portioned. The drinks were a bit pricey but the choice was comprehensive. We didn't use the pool due to bad weather, but it appeared well cared for. The staff were unfailingly polite, helpful and very knowledgeable. All in all a very pleasant peaceful break from city life.

Visited this hotel for two nights in May. Beautiful room with breathtaking view of Lake Orta and Isola San Gulio. Staff were very attentive and could not have been more helpful. Breakfast was first rate and the restaurant Food and service superb. A real pleasure to visit.