I met friends from Australia in Bavena to begin a 3 week trip through Italy. My friends had made arrangements for our stay in Lake Maggiore. I had checked out the hotel's website before leaving home and wasn't particulary impressed. As a result, I was very pleasantly surprised when I arrived. This is a small, family run hotel located on... More

The hotel was in a good location only a short walk from the lake our room was clean and yes u can hear the trains but they do not run all night and it is not that bad... the breakfast wasn't amazing but was acceptable and again the staff were mostly friendly would we stay here again yes it's good... More

Staying here was unexpected as there was mix up with our original booking at another hotel and they were not able to accommodate us. They found a booking for us at the Azalea as we needed somewhere that would be convenient with a car and Azalea certainly fitted the bill and was right in the centre of town. Was easy... More

This hotel is very conveniently located in the heart of the old town. The lakefront, a selection of restaurants and the boats to the islands are less than a five minute walk away. Our room was spotlessly clean and equipped with a state-of-the-art shower, hair dryer, air conditioning and flat screen TV. Wi-Fi and parking were available at no extra... More

This is a simple but comfortable hotel. It serves a basic breakfast, has a small pool area and a small bar as well as quite comfortable rooms. Do not choose this hotel if you are staying for more than a couple of nights. It is better suited for a short stay (as is Baveno itself in my opinion...). The location... More

I have to agree with Basil - the staff at this hotel are definitely in the wrong business. It is a shame as with some tender loving care - and a complete change of staff this hotel could improve considerably. The other problem is the sound of the trains and the constant barking of the dogs who live close by.... More

If you like pleasant helpful staff, a good dining experience, easy access and a freindly welcome do NOT go anywhere near this nightmare of a hotel. On the other hand if you are a fan of Basil (Fawlty) this is THE hotel for you More

I actually was slightly disappointed after reading previous previews. The room I had was quite bare and did not have any atmosphere apart from the little balcony (overlooking the car park and the railway tracks). However, the room was clean and all the essentials were in there but considering the price (52 Euros) I somehow wished I had picked a... More

The hotel was a little difficult to find, and our initial welcome was rather luke warm (although it did improve during our stay). Considering the hotel was almost entirely full of english-speaking clients, it was surprising how little English was spoken by reception staff. The hotel is very clean and well-situated between the station and the lake (train noise is... More