Must-see hotels in Lake Maggiore

If you want to join a guestbook that includes Hemingway, GB Shaw, D'Annunzio and British royalty, head for this rust-red hotel set at the southern tip of…

Set in a 15th-century mini-monastery (later home of the noble Pironi family) high in Cannobio's cobbled maze, Hotel Pironi is, in a word, beautiful. Thick…

With its grandiose Liberty-style facade dominating the southwest shore of Lake Maggiore, the Borromeo is more of a palace than a hotel. One look inside…

Fall asleep to the sounds of waves gently lapping at the shore. La Darsene has a fabulous location on the waterfront (just south of Cannobio's main plaza)…

High above the lake in the mountain village of Vararo, this peaceful mountain inn makes an ideal base for walks in the region. It has a bohemian vibe with…

Perfectly located towards the tapered northern end of Isola Superiore, this cheerful little hotel-restaurant has eight sun-capturing bedrooms, most with a…

On the Lombard side of Lake Maggiore, this delightful rural inn is a favourite of horse riders, trekkers and those who simply need a dose of nature. You…

Luxuriate in turn-of-the-century style at Villa Aminta, which offers picture-perfect views of an island-studded lake. Rooms decked out with Murano…

With its private boat landing, private little beach, wellness centre, bars and restaurants, you may never feel inclined to venture out into the world…

One of three hotels in the same group, all encased in Liberty-style buildings on Pallanza's waterfront, the Belvedere is all heavy drapes, creamy colours…

A welcoming family-run hotel just off the central piazza in Stresa's pedestrianised centre. Rooms, which are simple, spacious and functionally furnished,…

A classic small-town Italian hotel where you’ll be greeted like a prodigal family member, given the best local tips and made to feel like it’s your own…

Adjoining a cafe, the old-fashioned Elena is a no-frills family-run classic that you can rely on for the basics: comfortable rooms, simple furnishings and…

In a stout orange building set amid greenery and just back from a modest sandy beach just north of central Angera, this hotel is an excellent deal. Rooms…

Ask for a room at the front of this bijou waterfront address and your window will be filled with a glittering lake backed by the mountains rearing up…

A first-rate, family-friendly camping and caravan park with sites overlooking the lake. There's a restaurant and shop on site, a private beach for sunny…

This four-star place sits at the southern end of the waterfront, with excellent views from many rooms. The rooms have a mock-antique style with heraldic…

A tall, balcony-dotted facade in subtle olive and terracotta tones signals what to expect inside: an elegant art nouveau waterfront hotel with sweeping…