Exactly in the medieval lane named "Contrada dei Monti", there is the hotel named after it, rebuilt in a 18th century house, restored following the very historical design.

The entrance porch leads to the garden, an idyllic corner framed by stone walls. Here there is just a fairytale atmosphere where guests can find peace and quiet. The coat of arms echoes the nobility and history of the place. It is located on the floor of the entrance hall, where there is also a fantastic and welcoming fireplace. Every floor is developed on arched loggias reminding of the building history and settings.

The small corridors, almost giving a sense of getting lost in the soothing surroundings, conduct to the great rooms equipped with every comforts. The incredible attention to detail makes the hotel "Contrada dei Monti" a true gem. In this unique place a peaceful magic is created through the local style architecture: exposed wooden beams, traditional wrought ironwork and closing fixtures, as well as furniture and paintings.

Fra l'ampio respiro del lago e la carezza del monte solo l'accenno di un passo in salita e l'araldica insegna ti svetta di fronte.  Non appartata, solo discosta da struscio e via vai appena ti affacci, qui dove affondano antiche radici  ti lusinga con dettagli eleganti e muri robusti votati al riserbo premesse palesi e preludio di momenti felici.  Poi mentre riposi in una morbida quiete e fuori pian piano la notte scorre e consuma puoi sciogliere le briglie ai sogni, il silenzio ti é amico a vegliare il tuo sonno c'é un raggio di luna.  Così ad ogni risveglio ti ritrovi a pensare che seppure tra poco andrai via il garbato richiamo di "Contrada dei Monti" ti farà ritrovare con ai piedi le ali e gli occhi intrisi di nostalgia.

(Gabriella Nerini)

The historical centre of Orta has dramatic and romantic outlooks, archbuilt houses, balconies and little towers, the first glimpse to the island caught from the narrow alleys.

Exactly in the medieval lane named "Contrada dei Monti", there is the hotel named after it, rebuilt in a 18th century house, restored following the very historical design.

The entrance porch leads to the garden, an idyllic corner framed by stone walls. Here there is just a fairytale atmosphere where guests can find peace and quiet.

The coat of arms echoes the nobility and history of the place. It is located on the floor of the entrance hall, where there is also a fantastic and welcoming fireplace.

Every floor is developed on arched loggias reminding of the building history and settings. The small corridors, almost giving a sense of getting lost in the soothing surroundings, conduct to the great rooms equipped with every comforts.

The incredible attention to detail makes the hotel "Contrada dei Monti" a true gem. In this unique place a peaceful magic is created through the local style architecture: exposed wooden beams, traditional wrought ironwork and closing fixtures, as well as furniture and paintings.

The hotel has a very unique and convenient location: immersed in the tranquility of the pedestrian Medieval streets and yet just few steps away from the main square, the center of town's events during the summer season.

Guests are welcomed and feel protected by the historical stone walls, which create a special atmosphere for a quiet rest.

Every floor is defined by its dominating colour starting from the warm tones of yellow and red and finishing with the more soothing green.

The renovation of the building has been directed by the owners, who paid attention to every detail. It is the particular care and focus on the details that makes this hotel a true gem. The rooms have bathrooms and are accesorised either with hydromassage shower or Jacuzzi, telephone and TV sat.