The location on an island so close to the mainland is fun. Ferries run a great deal but less in October when we were there. One night we got stranded on the mainland in Stresa but after a taxi and a call to the hotel a boat was sent over. The lake was wild, it looked like an ocean storm.... More

we had just an OK stay here - the reason we chose this hotel was the opportunity to stay on an island and it provided just that. Our room was very, very old - which you can expect in historic buildings - but the big downfall was that there was no shower. They had a bathtub with a hand held... More

This was a Good opportunity to stay on an island in lake maggiore. The hotel was average but a little overpriced. What you are basically getting is a room away from the Town of Stressa but without the amenities Stressa offers. The deluxe room we had didn't look like the pictures on the website as all rooms are different. The... More

We stayed at the Albergo in August for 3 nights. We wish so much it could have been longer. We had one of the best views we've ever seen from our room. The double doors opened out to a view of Lago Maggiore and Isola Madre - it felt like being on a boat, superb. Apart from the view, our... More

My wife and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, so wanted something special. Isola Superior and the Hotel Verbano fitted the bill. We stayed in the annex (villa Toscanini) in a room (Rossini) with balcony looking directly towards Isola Bella, which was superb. Great room and bathroom. We ate in the restaurant on two evenings and the quality was... More

We spent a night at this hotel and found it to be a relaxing and beautiful location. Additionally, we ate at the restaurant, both dinner and breakfast, and were refreshed by both experiences. This hotel is unique on the island, in that it is located at the very end, and faces outward, making it a quiet spot in a sea... More

We stayed here for our honeymoon last week on a B&B basis. The room was wonderful and the location is amazing. A bit noisy in the mornings as its right next to the main wharf for boats that come and go from early morning (6.30am) till late (2am). That was OK. What was not OK, as per some of the... More

I'd reserved a table at this restaurant some weeks in advance - this was for my wife's birthday, and a very special event. I'd been in touch with some of their people to make sure that they arranged a cake, and some other frills too. The response then was great, and I looked forward to giving her a great time... More

A couple of years ago we visited Stresa and had lunch on Isola Pescatore under the vine covered pergola of Albergo Verbano - we vowed to return and stay on the island. And we did! The island is 375 metres long and 100 metres wide - a fishermen island. Utterly delightful in the evenings and early mornings particularly - when... More