La Darbia - Lago D\u0027Orta

About La Darbia - Lago D\u0027Orta

The idea of a hotel that’s both luxurious and low-key is a rare thing, and something to celebrate. Here, on a hilltop above Lake Orta, is just such a place, a project conceived by a pair of architect brothers who have transformed a bit of disused farmland and an old stone watchtower into La Darbia, a thoroughly unique boutique hotel — one that’s luxe, but not ostentatious. They take pride in the fact that not a single tree was removed to make way for the hotel. Still, each one of La Darbia’s 20 apartments manages to have a view of the lake. The style is modern-rustic in a thoughtful and original way, and the construction is of residential quality — a local master carpeneter was engaged for custom pieces. Each unit comes with its own kitchenette, and a zero-kilometer breakfast is delivered via room service daily. You’ll want to come out and join the rest of the guests for dinner, though, as La Darbia’s restaurant, with its terrace overlooking Lake Orta, is among the hotel’s great strengths.

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2025 Michelin Selected Hotels

Michelin

2025