Places to stay in Lake Maggiore

Grand Hotel Majestic, Lake Maggiore

Guide price from £780 pp

As one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top 50 hotels in Italy, you can expect true lakeside luxury, evidenced across fine dining restaurants, the slice of private beach and delightful rooms.

Grand Hotel Imperiale, Lake Como

Guide price from £1,050 pp incl. flights

Lying at the foot of the pretty town of Moltrasio on Lake Como's western shore, the Grand Hotel Imperiale offers an attractive lakefront swimming pool and a smart restaurant with lake vistas serving excellent gourmet dishes.

Villa Crespi, Lake Orta

Historic hotel

The extraordinary Moorish palace complete with glittering chandeliers, intricate arabesques, and marble columns, combined with a renowned two-Michelin-starred restaurant run by celebrity chef Cannavacciuolo.

Villa Cordevigo, Lake Garda

Historic resort

Nestled among vineyards a short drive east of Lake Garda, The Italian gardens are embellished with statues, there’s a well-equipped Spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine

Casa Fantini, Lake Orta

Contemporary hotel

This hotel is a pleasingly stylish spot on Lake Orta’s western shore. Expect floor-to-ceiling glass windows and contemporary interiors, with comfy sofas, designer furnishings and large potted plants. Sip on superbly crafted cocktails at the bar or sit back by the stylish minimalist swimming pool

Villa e Palazzo Aminta, Lake Maggiore

Guide price from £1,255 pp

One of Lake Maggiore’s most sumptuous hotels, with opulent interiors featuring marble columns, stuccos and glittering Murano chandeliers alongside a melange of objects d’art that the owning Zanetta family have collected over the years. Large windows provide panoramic views of the lake islands