Hotel La Bussola, Orta San Giulio
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Hotel La Bussola has 42 rooms with digital and satellite TV, a telephone, a minibar, and a private bathroom. Rooms have Wi-Fi. Standard rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, a minibar, and a safe. Classic rooms offer garden and side lake views. Superior rooms provide front views of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island. The Junior Suite features a Jacuzzi and a terrace with views of the lake and island. The Enchanted Lake Suite has a terrace with views of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island. The Antico Borgo Suite includes views of the medieval village and side views of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island, plus a Jacuzzi tub and shower.
Regional Cuisine Restaurant
The onsite restaurant, Ristorante, features regional cuisine and Piedmontese dishes. The restaurant serves Piedmontese dishes with fish dishes. The buffet breakfast includes cakes and pastries, fruits, hams, cheeses, and eggs made to order. The restaurant includes a panoramic terrace open from March to November, offering views.
Leisure Facilities
Hotel La Bussola features a garden with a swimming pool. There are adult and kid pools, lounge chairs, and a bar. Guests have access to table tennis and book exchange. A swimming pool with lake views is available. Other recreational options include table tennis. A seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary parking are available. There are facilities for weddings and events.
Location and Landmarks
Hotel La Bussola is quietly located on the promontory of Orta San Giulio, with views of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island. It is a 15-minute walk from the Sacro Monte di Orta religious complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is 50 km from Malpensa. The island of Isola San Giulio is a short boat ride from Piazza Motta, the town's main square. The Sacro Monte di Orta, home to 21 chapels containing life-size terracotta statues amid pine forests, is a 15-minute walk.
Hotel Services
Hotel La Bussola has been run by the Tassera family since 1980. The lobby area has porcelain slabs with a marble effect and faux-leather sofas. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit. The hotel offers both adult and kid pools, plus ping pong, lounge chairs, and a bar. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show government-issued photo ID. Guests can go for one of the third-floor rooms. Wi-Fi is available. The property has a shared lounge.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Open-air bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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