Do you want the best location on Lake Maggiore? The exceptionally elegant 19th Century villa Hotel Verbania is the best in the eyes of many Maggiorians as it sits directly on the lakeshore and you don't have to cross a road to reach the lake.
The first impressions upon arriving here at Hotel Verbania, is how stylish, historic and elegant it is. The hotel has a large swimming pool with sun terrace (wooden) and sun beds, from where there is a unique panoramic view of Lake Maggiore.
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Hotel Verbania has its own small private lake beach where you can relax and enjoy the view and take a swim in the lake. You can also dine at the hotel in the restaurant (with seating on the terrace with stunning lake views) and also at a restaurant and a pizzeria in Verbania within comfortable walking distance (max. 300 m) - Trattoria La Canfora. Of course there is also a lift in the hotel and there is wi-fi in public areas. There is also free parking for guests, a games room, a reading room and a rooftop garden.
It's a perfect location for those seeking a lakeside holiday or perhaps for those who wish to participate in some hiking or cycling, as the area lends itself well to exploring. All in all, this hotel is very elegant with its strengths being its restaurant, a swimming pool and of course the incredible lakeside location. The coastal road is quite busy especially during summer months, and even though it runs at the rear of the hotel, there can sometimes be some traffic noise.
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We had three nights at Hotel Ghiffa. A really lovely hotel. Nice surroundings and very calm. Perfect for finding absolute peace. We enjoyed the good breakfast buffet, and got food at the pizzeria in town.
The pizza was enjoyed at our terrace with a nice view of the lake. We didn't need lots of restaurants. The additional time was spent on runs, cycling in the area, reading, etc.
We will definitely return another time.
Super stay at Hotel Ghiffa - perfect location by the lakeside with a pool and bathing jetty in the lake itself.
Super service minded staff, but they are very busy at breakfast, where the trays got emptied before the 2 poor girls had a chance to refill them.
Charming hotel, beautiful and well kept. Friendly staff.
Hotel has its own "beach" down to Lago Maggiore and a lovely pool.
Big and wonderful room with direct access to the the terrace directly out to the lake.
Absolutely worth a visit.
Do note: you have to drive to and from the hotel to visit towns/restaurants.
Proper bread for the breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi without daily change of codes, would've been the icing on the cake.