Grand Hotel Majestic

We spent three nights at the Grand Hotel Majestic and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel's greatest strengths are its superb lakeside location, elegant Belle Époque atmosphere and beautifully maintained gardens directly on Lago Maggiore. Our Junior Suite with front lake view was worth every euro. Waking up to views of the Borromean Islands and enjoying coffee on the terrace in the fresh morning air was a highlight of the trip. If you stay here, I would strongly recommend booking a lake-view room. The lakefront garden is exceptional, with comfortable loungers, mature trees and plenty of space to relax while watching boats cross the gulf. The terrace bar is also a standout and arguably the best spot in the hotel for an aperitif at sunset. Service was consistently warm and professional, especially at lunch and dinner. We enjoyed several meals at La Beola, where the saffron risotto was particularly memorable. The wine selection by the glass was excellent and featured some very good Italian wines. Parts of the property, particularly the lobby bar, could benefit from refurbishment. Breakfast became somewhat chaotic during busy periods. The indoor pool is also pleasant when quiet but too loud when occupied by many guests. Pros: Outstanding lakeside location Beautiful Belle Époque character Excellent gardens and terrace bar Spacious lake-view rooms Professional, friendly service Very good restaurant and wine list EV charging available Cons: Some public areas feel slightly dated Breakfast can be busy Grand Hotel Majestic is the kind of classic lakeside hotel you hope to find on Lago Maggiore. Elegant and perfectly positioned for exploring the Borromean Islands and the surrounding area. We would happily return. read the full review on our website.

The Grand Hotel Majestic is a beautiful hotel located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The main lobby and staircase and gardens are lovely. Unfortunately the rooms we saw are in desperate need of an upgrade as very dated. As we were part of a tour group staying two nights, our rooms faced the front of the hotel (as opposed to the lake) and the outside flood lights that light up the hotel also lit up our room like the midday sun so any thoughts of sleep before midnight when they are turned off was impossible. They could solve this problem by simply fitting decent curtains or blind but think the flimsy fabric curtain will suffice. Reception didn't really care when we raised the issue as we were just a tour group booking - how lovely!

Our room was a very small corner room and looked nothing like the website. Room faced the street and seemed damp when you woke up in the morning and possibly moldy. My husband came down with a bad cold on our last day at this hotel. Drapes and bedspread looked very dated and in need of replacement. Location of hotel was at least a 10-15 minute walk to town so if you have mobility issues it is challenging.

Superb service, understated elegance, delicious food, breathtaking views, good location. Thomas Schmidt leads a highly trained team with a clear mission to make you want to return!

We had a week at this beautiful hotel from 9th to 16th June. It was part of a 40th wedding anniversary. We were given room 310, a deluxe suite, which was lovely and spacious with two balconies overlooking the lake. All the staff were very friendly, in particular the team on reception who were extremely helpful. We ate two nights in the restaurant, and what was a really nice touch was the manager came round and spoke of all the guests who were dining. The hotel is in a peaceful location right on the edge of the lake and the architecture and furnishings are of a classical design. It is conveniently situated only about a 8-10 minute walk into the main square of Pallanza where you can get the ferry to the various little islands and Stresa. There are some nice little restaurants on the square and one which is just before the main square called II Burchiello. To all the staff and manager, a big thank you for making our stay memorable.