Casa Fantini - Lake Time

Excellent 5 star personalised service. All staff are exceptionally professional and friendly. Staff speak many languages and helped to organised personalised experiences and dinner reservations. The breakfast was a dining experience in itself. Freshly squeezed juices, daily healthy juice shot, selection of hot food choices- avocado toast and poached eggs were my favourite, selection of pastries and breads and jam, muesli, yoghurt and espresso and cappuccino all served to you at your impeccably set breakfast table each morning. Each room was decorated with high end finishes and our view of Lake Orta and the gardens was exceptional.

Cannot say enough! Perfect getaway 45 minutes from Milan (MXP) airport. Family owners by the high end Fantini bathroom fixtures company, this small boutique is so elegant and the service is highly proactive and responsive. Very contemporary with great bathrooms and views of lake orta. A great retreat for couples. We had wonderful, best ever breakfasts, and also a great dinner at restaurant and room service. This place is the perfect 2-3 night getaway from Milan. We will be back!

We discovered this hidden gem in 2023 while visiting Lake Orta. The hotel is set back from the lake front on a pedestrian only roadway. It is hard to discern with its luscious greenery and architecture that blends naturally with the setting. It is quiet, private and secure with a locked gate. There are two boat docks within steps of the hotel that can ferry you to the numerous places on the lake including the famous Basilica de San Giulio and bustling and charming Orta village ( a must visit, but full of tourists). All of the other 5 star reviews of this Boutique hotel are 'spot on': outstanding and friendly staff, chef of the hotel preparing meals only for hotel guests, "Happy Hour" every evening with wine and hor-d'ourves' in the wonderful and comfortable lounging area. The breakfast spread for us (no buffet here) was setup and served like for royalty (see photo) and was possibly the best of our 6 weeks in Europe at 5 star hotels. We were also given a private tour of the adjacent Fantini faucet factory product display area which is quite a treat. We reserved well in advance the single top floor large suite for three nights and were glad to pay the small premium. It is extremely spacious, with a huge closet for our luggage and seems more like a small apartment rather than a hotel room. I am a lap swimmer and discovered the beautiful pool setting with the natural stone wall had a 'swim against' feature which I had never used before. Water was heated (during our stay outside temps were only in the upper 60's) and it worked perfectly for my dozen of typical laps! The hotel offers a private and locked car park just 2 blocks away, but should probably be reserved in advance. When in the area, we would definitely return to have this wonderful experience again.

Séjour exceptionnel dans un hôtel qui joue sur un contraste harmonieux entre la modernité et la tradition. Un vrai lieu de quiétude et de raffinement. Nous avons eu l’impression d’être des hôtes privilégiés avec un accueil attentionné et de grande qualité du personnel. À souligner le petit déjeuner servi à table, avec un choix très varié et loin des traditionnels buffets.

Abbiamo festeggiato qui il compleanno di una nostra amica, che ha organizzato un vero e proprio evento con menù dedicato. Il giudizio è quindi limitato a questa esperienza, ma devo dire che siamo stati davvero colpiti dalla bellezza della struttura (nel suo complesso e, nello specifico, nella parte di giardino interno con tanto di piscina), dalla qualità dei piatti e dal servizio impeccabile. Parliamo certamente di un locale con prezzi sopra la media, ma per la nostra esperienza sono ampiamente giustificati dal livello generale.

A superbe Hotel for an individual stay in any respect. The service and personell is outstanding. The building beautiful in a modern style. The room are nice with a tier 1 view on the lake; maybe the rooms are a bit small. We enjoyed every minute of our second stay there. Worth any penny.

L'hôtel ne comporte que 11 chambres qui ont toute une vue magnifique sur le lac. Il est situé dans une rue piétonne très calme. La piscine et l'ensemble de l'hôtel et très bien entretenu. L'ensemble du personnel se coupe en 4 pour faire de votre séjour un moment inoubliable.

There are many wonderful boutique hotels with great accommodations and exceptional views, but what sets Casa Fantini apart is their front of house staff. From the moment you arrive, they create such a genuine sense of welcome and provide excellent and unobtrusive service. This great service extends to the hotel's support staff who notice and quietly accommodate your preferences. Breakfast, dinner and apertivo--all lovely. Truly, one of our best experiences in our many decades of travel.

Pella is a small and quiet village on the western shore of Lago d‘Orta across from Isola San Giulio. Casa Fantini has 9 rooms and 2 suites, all with beautiful lake view. The building’s centrepiece is a large living room equipped with classic modern furniture designed by Lissoni and others. Adjacent is the dining room, terrace and garden with pool. All in impeccable condition. Our Superior Room was quite small, but also tastefully equipped. Luxury amenities, and the shower featured a steam room function - very cool (Fantini is a manufacturer of luxury bathroom fittings; the business is nearby). Staff were extremely friendly, attentive and helpful. Aperitif is served every late afternoon. Breakfast was among the best we have had in hotels like this. All in all, a perfect place to relax and to get to know Lago d’Orta that is much less known, yet at least as nice as, neighbouring Lago Maggiore. For those who care (I do), private parking is available at no extra cost.