I can't say anything bad about this hotel. The location is breathtaking, the rooms are large and beautiful and the views are outstanding. The restaurant is wonderful (although a bit pricey). Breakfast is very good and the staff is helpful. The evening boat service is great, although its important to let them know prior to leaving that you will be... more

Hotel Verbano was a terrific place to stay. It was everything I expected and more. The only bad part was that we had to park in the hotel Bristol's parking lot. When we registered our car with the hotel staff they were very aloof and nasty. We certainly had no desire to stay in their glitzy, gaudy, hotel. Once we... more

We arrived at this small island hotel on beautiful Lago Maggiore in need of sleep, R&R, and a good dinner. We got it all -- stayed two nights in mid-September and hated to leave. The hotel is charming, and our room was quiet, clean, and comfortable, with a gorgeous view. The restaurant is excellent and popular, though service the night... more

TERRIBLE ! Honestly I do not understand how people can be so happy to stay in such hotel. OK, the view is nice but how terrible is the food and the noise. 70 Euros for a plate of pasta for 2 , a plate of rabbit and a plate of milanese cottellete !!! And what a taste, beurk... I'm italian... more

I have stayed in Hotel Verbano for two nights with my husband and son.We booked a three beded room with an incredible view to the lake!The room called "Iris" was clean,with a lovely furniture and a spacious bathroom with a lot of amenities. We had dinner in the island both nights,one in the Hotel restaurant and the other in restaurant... more

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room. We arrived very late, during a storm, soaked to the bone... After being whisked across the dark lake, we freshened up in a warm room and were treated to a very late, simple dinner... It was exactly as expected and a welcome change from the monotony of big hotel life... Personal service and plenty... more

Only a ten-minute boat ride from Stresa, Italy, Hotel Verbano on Isla Pescatore in Lake Maggiore is a retreat not to be missed. With award-winning food, a welcoming staff, and attractively decorated rooms, this would be a fine hotel anywhere it was located. Add to the above a magical location with breath-taking scenery, a short boat trip to the historical... more

This gem is worth altering your itinerary to include! We spent two nights there in June 2004. As two families traveling together, we booked three rooms. Each room was lovely and clean with a large bathroom and gorgeous views. The Hotel Verbano sits on a small island in the middle of Lago Maggiore. By day there is a steady stream... more

Five days of relaxation after a beautiful wedding in Tuscany. A small, 12 room hotel with a lovely resturant on a small island in the lake visited by tourists during the day but after the last boat leaves at 6 pm and you hear the bells of the small church you are transported and may never want to leave. more