Viale Magnolie 6, 28922 Verbania, Italy
#6 of 20 hotels in Verbania
Guests' ChoiceBased on 157 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 December 2023
Graham
CanadaThe Bolongaro restaurant next door is good and convenient, but a way of getting there under cover would be good when it's raining. The San Gottardo and Belvedere hotels are joined together with one reception, so you have to go via small steps and a passageway to get from one to the other. Not a problem for us, but could be for anyone with mobility issues.
Located right next to the ferry terminal. We arrived by train to Stresa then took the ferry to Verbania, and it was great having the hotel right there. Great staff though not all as fluent in English. The person on duty when we arrived was really helpful, with advice on what to see and when, so we followed his advice and walked round the peninsula to the botanic garden for the afternoon (well worth seeing). Our room was comfortable with a view of the lake across to Stresa. The maitre d' in the breakfast room was especially courteous and efficient. Whenever we needed anything in the hotel, the staff were quick to respond.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Steven
BrazilThat breakfast wasn't included
location was very beautiful. The neighborhood was quiet but quaint.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe day we arrived there was a market in the street outside the hotel and the road was closed - I wish the hotel had informed us of this in advance.
Staff on the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, very central. The breakfast options were extensive and varied. Parking was cheaper with the hotel's discount and available right opposite the hotel in the public spaces. Walking distance to the local bars and restaurants and right in front of the ferry terminal.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Nathalie
United KingdomSpacious room with lake view and balcony, fantastic location on the lake side close to restaurants. Fast, reliable wifi
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Barbara
CanadaGood location for catching the ferry. Great view of the lake.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Ioanna
GreeceThe location was great and the stuff was excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Amy
IrelandVery basic facilities, however this is expected with the good value!
Great location & excellent value
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Maria
United StatesRoom was very warm and air conditioning either did not work or was hard to operate and we didn’t figure it out.
Across from the water and surrounded by restaurants and cafes. Check in with Paolo was really easy, he was welcoming and very helpful. Hotel has secure free parking nearby. Breakfast was excellent and special recognition to Michel. To the left of the hotel, about two blocks is an excellent gin bar where we also had a really good chocolate torte dessert.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Nadya
BulgariaSolo traveller room was without a window…after complaining got a normal room with a balcony even.
Superb location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Lars
NetherlandsBeautiful location right at the lakeside, with a view on the lake from my room. Nice and spacious room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good value for money!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Roberta
MaltaThat we only booked 2 nights....I wish we stayed more!!!
Perfect location, helpful & friendly staff. Our family room was superb!! B'fast was also very good!! Can't wait to be back!!! Thanks 😊
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Klaus
GermanyParking situation is quite difficult close to the hotel. A hotel parking is about 500m walking distance from the hotel. With luggage quite a distance.
Hotel is located at a nice promenade with options to have a nice dinner outside along the street. Breakfast had been quite good - had much less in Italy already.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Lora
BulgariaGreat location - at the shores of Lago di Maggiore and 1 minute from the ferry boats to the Borromean islands. very nice breakfast and just in few minutes you can have fine dinner or snack at the local restaurants
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Katherine
United KingdomCould hear conversations in other rooms and also people using bathroom! Walls are very thin , bring your earplugs if you want a good nights sleep
Very friendly accommodating staff, easy check in, right next to lake and lovely restaurants.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Stephen
United KingdomAn excellent hotel with polite and helpful staff. This was our second visit to this hotel and I would highly recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Roberts
AustraliaMissed a kettle in the room
For Italy fantastic value for money Great size Nice view from our room of the Alps Quiet Very comfy bed
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Pamelapeñuelas
ItalyEveryone is really nice and welcoming. We had an issue but they were very fast and sharp to solve it
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Philip
United KingdomNothing.
The room was spacious, clean and had good air conditioning. It had a lovely view of the lake, which you could enjoy from the balcony. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful - they helped organise taxis from and to Verbania Station at short notice. Breakfast included coffee and a variety of buffet items. We at dinner at the hotel on our first night. It was very good and the restaurant team were very pleasant. Location for the hotel is ideal for cafes, restaurants and shops, as well as access to the ferry and beaches. Overall, an excellent stay.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Chris
United KingdomAmazing place to stay, blown away by the staff attentiveness and location, well worth the money to stay here. Will be definitely coming back. Staff polite and attentive, location, room, air conditioning, breakfast, cleanliness, close to restaurants, shops and bars
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Sabine
GermanyThe coordination between booking.com and the hotel seemed to be a bit weird. When we came in first, the staff didn't find our reservation, only after a while. Good WiFi was only in the lobby. not in our room.
The Hotel is beautiful, the staff friendly, rooms are spacious, nice bathroom. The service is good. The location of the hotel is excellent, only a few meters from the Lago Maggiore and beautiful promenade with restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Amelia
United KingdomTruly was perfect, if we were being picky it would have been nice to have a pool or outside garden space to use in the hot summers
We had the best time for my mums surprise 60th birthday. The location couldn’t be better, it is in the centre of everything and opposite the ferry. The staff were all very attentive and kind, plus the breakfast was incredible with lots of variety all delicious. If you are looking for an affordable, classical Italian and beautiful hotel then Hotel San Gottardo is the one for you, we hope to come back next year!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Peter
GermanyWe thought that the coffee at breakfast is awful , with large bubble froth, tastes like instant coffee- not our expectation / green blinds infront of the windows (2 of 3 ) get stuck and are difficult to open - everything else though was high quality and worked fine
very nice hotel and excellent front desk staff - central location with beautiful lake view - amazingly large room for just 16 m2 - public parking right infront of the hotel -cosy clean and comfortable room ( first floor lake side ) - nice little balcony for enjoying a summer evening / hotel restaurant food was excellent, fast serving ( entrecote tender like filet ) - very attentative and helpful staff - the waitress immediately noticed that my wife was not feeling well and offered help - very nice selection of dishes at reasonable prices
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Timothy
United KingdomNothing.
We had a 2nd floor room with a long balcony overlooking the lake. Our view was utterly stunning. The hotel was opposite the Pallanza boat stop so perfect for visiting the Islands and Stresa. The restaurant was lovely, however, being very close to the Piazza there were many restaurants and trattorias in a few minutes walk. Wonderful promenade to walk along in the evenings.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Melanie
United KingdomThe staff were excellent and hotel in a very good location
Stayed in July 2023
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