If you want to pretend that it's the late 1890's, that only poets and romantics and steam boats populate the most magnificent lake in the world then you should visit Pallanza, and in particular this hotel, fantastically located right by the landing stage from which boats depart every half hour to Maggiore's Borromean islands. Stresa may have a few more... More

Do not know where to start. Booked as a stop off on the way home. Big mistake - should have stayed a minimum of 3-4 days. Room 803, side of hotel with excellent view of mountains and Lake Maggiore. This could go on forever, big bedroom, huge shower room, immaculate condition, first class night's sleep, amazing breakfast and topped off... More

We enjoyed our brief stay here. Rooms were comfortable. Near ferry terminal. Free public parking across road. Didn't find any outstanding restaurants nearby. Stayed here to visit islands but otherwise not much to do.

The hotel is very easy to find. It is a great location across the road from the lake. The water buses leave opposite the hotel so it is easy to vistit other places around the lake without the need to drive. The staff were excellent answering any questions we had. The rooms very not large but sufficient for our overnight... More