Hotel Ghiffa Lake Maggiore

Hotel Ghiffa is a Liberty-style building dating back to the late 1800s, with an enviable location righton Lake Maggiore. Recently renovated, it boasts many illustrious characters among its former guestsand is cited in all of the main international guides thanks to its sophisticated style and the quality of its services.

Located in Ghiffa, just 3km from Verbania and 20km from the Swiss border, Hotel Ghiffa is an enchanting structure and the only establishment located directly on the short of the lake. It offers a pool, a new private beach offering a range of services, an exclusive bar and an elegant restaurant, all of which boast a breath-taking view of Lake Maggiore.

Hotel Ghiffa is a building dating back to the nineteenth century, evocatively furnished in a Liberty style. The hotel’s rooms and junior suite boast all the modern comforts you could desire, such as satellite TV and air conditioning, and some also include furnished terraces with a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore.

All rooms feature a private bathroom, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, an electronic safe that can be used free of charge, wi-fi internet connection, a hair dryer, minibar, and complimentary toiletries. Depending on the type, the majority of our rooms offer a terrace or balcony furnished with loungers and parasols.

THE BREAKFAST
Guests have the option of starting the day with an extensive buffet breakfast on our terrace offering a panoramic view of the lake. At lunch and dinner, our restaurant offers a menu or an “à la carte” service, with a wide range of regional, Italian, and international dishes.

THE RESTAURANT
The restaurant here at Hotel Ghiffa welcomes its guests onto a delightful and elegant veranda, directly overlooking the coast of Lake Maggiore and offering an unforgettable panoramic view. Our restaurant serves a fixed menu and à la carte menu at lunch and dinner, offering a wide range of regional, Italian, and international dishes.

In this stunning setting, you can sample delicious regional specialities alongside unforgettable Italian and international dishes, all served by our professional and friendly staff. Our restaurant can be reached from the lake itself, and guests arriving by boat can use our hotel’s private jetty for mooring.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Our pool, with a stunning position overlooking Lake Maggiore and a solarium terrace offering loungers and parasols, is perfect for relaxing and having fun in the privacy of the hotel’s grounds.

THE BEACH
Our beach, which is equipped with parasols and loungers, is also a perfect place to while away many happy hours. Thanks to our new bar, you can now enjoy a snack or one of our exclusive “pieds dans l’eau” aperitifs.

JETTY & MOORING BUYOS
At Hotel Ghiffa, you can take advance of a motorboat embarkation/disembarkation service on our own jetty. Those visiting the hotel or restaurant can moor their own boat using our buoys and take advantage of our tender service.

BOAT HIRE
Hire one of the motorboats from the Living Lake fleet, which can be driven without a licence, and explore Lake Maggiore in the best way possible. The Selva Marine, Lamberti Yama, Bayliner E6 and Numo 5.50 motorboats are waiting for you!

BOAT TRIPS
Hotel Ghiffa is especially convenient for guests who love boating and sports. Thanks to our partnership with Living Lake, guests of our hotel can hire a motorboat without a licence, allowing them to embark upon stunning excursions on Lake Maggiore.

Our staff will be happy to recommend a wonderful excursion on Lake Maggiore depending on your requirements. Discover our special offers and enjoy a relaxing and exclusive stay!

BORROMEAN ISLANDS
Lake Maggiore is a place where relaxation and tranquillity find their most profound expression. For those planning a holiday on Lake Maggiore, we strongly recommend a tour of the Borromean Islands, of Isola Madre and Isola Bella, without forgetting the stunning Isola dei Pescatori.

Each island has its own story and features, and together they are one of the lake’s real jewels – because of both their unspoiled nature and their incomparable histories. Isola Madre is the largest and most unique of the islands. The Borromean Palace is magnificently furnished and its English-style garden is rich in exotic flowers and birds.

Isola Bella also offers enchanting splendour thanks to its impressive dwelling and well-cared for gardens. Isola dei Pescatori is the smallest of the islands, and is home to a fascinating hamlet full of restaurants and characteristic alleyways.

SACRO MONTE DI GHIFFA
Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (or Sacro Monte della Santa Trinità) is included in the Alpine ‘Sacri Monti’, or ‘Sacred Mountains’, added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2003.

Within the Ghiffa reserve, which sits like a jewel in the landscape between the lake and the woods, visitors can find the monumental baroque complex of Sacro Monte, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which includes a sanctuary, three chapels, and the Via Crucis portico.

A site of ancient popular devotion, the current Sacro Monte di Ghiffa seems to be part of a wider and more complicated project that was never brought to completion, and which was originally supposed to depict episodes from the Old and New Testament. The complex consists of 3 chapels.

CANNOBIO
Situated on the north-western coast of Lake Maggiore, Cabbonio is the first town in Piedmont that is encountered from those travelling from Switzerland. Don’t miss the natural spectacle of the S. Anna gorge, formed by the erosive action of the waters of the Cannobio torrent.

MOTTARONE
Montarrone is located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, between the province of Verbania and that of Novara. From its peak, the view extends from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the nearest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, and as far as the Po Valley.

From here, the view becomes lost in infinity: with a clear sky, you can see from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the nearest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, and as far as the Po Valley.  Biking, hiking, paragliding, climbing in summer and snowshoeing in winter are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed in the Mottarone Park.

Woods and paths offer the perfect natural gym, offering opportunities for sport right in the vicinity of the green mountainous landscape. Whether on two wheels, suspended from a carabiner, or on skis – enjoy a breath-taking view, far from the frenzy of the city. How do you get up there? With the picturesque funicular!

LAKE ORTA
Lake Orta, which is regarded as the smaller and calmer cousin of the majestic Lake Maggiore, is a true gem nestled in the green landscape of the Alps and the woodlands of Piedmont. The shores of the lake are full of picturesque little villages, historic hamlets and marinas that document the lives of fishermen, who were once the most numerous inhabitants of Lake Orta.

VILLA TARANTO
The most beautiful garden in the world is here in Italy: Villa Taranto in Verbania. In the gardens of Villa Taranto, visitors can find around 1,000 non-native plants and 20,000 varieties
and species of particular botanical significance. The park is open to the public from April until the end of October, and receives more than 150,000 visitors each year.

The botanical gardens of Villa Taranto are located on the western side of Lake Maggiore, in Pallanza. Villa Taranto can also be reached from the lake: Navigazione Lago Maggiore has a berth in front of the entrance to the gardens.

STRESA
The stunning town of Stresa is one of the most beautiful and frequently-visited tourist locations in northern Italy and on Lake Maggiore. Stresa is located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in Piedmont.

This enchanting lake-side hamlet has around five thousand inhabitants and is set within a unique landscape: Stresa offers excellent views of the Alps and the whole commune overlooks Lake Maggiore, which is home to the celebrated Borromean Islands.

The lakeside, which is perfect for a relaxing stroll, is flanked by historic dwellings and luxurious hotels in a Liberty style, set within a green landscape. Meeting points in Stresa include Piazza dell’Imbarcadero and Piazza Marconi, both of which are lively and bustling.

SHOPPING IN MILAN
Milan is Italy’s fashion capital! It can be conveniently reached by train from Verbania, allowing you to enjoy a day of shopping and fun. Its shopping streets can be divided into those where you can visit luxury boutiques, and those that are home to low-cost shops, making them more affordable in terms of prices. Among Milan’s shopping streets we can’t fail to mention Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, and Corso Como.

Rooms: 37

Price: from 176 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelghiffa.it