Hotel Ancora

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Wayne

Staff was very helpful on navigating the city.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

James

Very friendly atmosphere! We especially appreciated the welcome bar with champagne, all day access to water, coffee, the and yummy snacks, the lovely breakfast, and friendly staff. Of course the location of the hotel was excellent as well!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Wieslaw

Hotel wasn't the biggest but everything was excellent even my expectations. Breakfast- better than excellent. Car parking secured in garage 2 min walk. Very convenient location.
I can only to recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Jame

Great Choice in Verbania

Great location with excellent, friendly staff. Room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Superb breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Ray

Location, rooms,breakfast, top notch

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2024

Barbara

Staff was unwelcoming and not very invested in their role of hospitality. Their lack of effort for advice and help was extremely anemic. For this reason alone I would not go back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Susan

Fabulous in every respect!

Fabulous location overlooking Lake Maggiore, and across the road from the ferry port, making it super-easy to visit the Borromeo Islands and even Switzerland!
The room was beautifully clean and comfortable.
What was particularly nice was the free coffee bar in the lounge and the \"sweetie bar\" in reception, and the welcome drinks & nibbles were an exceptional touch.
Everything is within close walking distance, with lots of nearby restaurants and cafés.
Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Carol

The staff & accommodations were exceptional

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

craig

Very nice place and very good staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Diane

Wonderful staff, breakfast and location!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Susan

Staff very friendly and helpful.Rooms at the front noisy at weekends.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Julia

It was all wonderful, like every time when we are coming. We will come back next year again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2022

Joseph

Been loving you for so long…

I’ve been visiting Ancora for over 10 years and I never tire of this hotel and it’s location and views of Lago Maggiore. Breakfast is fantastic, parking is easy. Not a resort, it’s a simple business-style hotel but it’s fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Gregory

Fabulous beautiful Fantastic location!!!! 10 stars *****
You will love friendly staff and awesome Linens on very upscale beds. The rooms are great size and you will enjoy the thick towels and housekeeping.
Great Great Great !!!!!!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2021

Sarah Anja

Simple stay

Seems to be ine of the best hotels aound the area, but well just for one night it was fine. Quite old though, room is small and nothing special. Did not try the breakfast here. Location is great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

Viola

great location, good breakfast, nice and clean room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Definitely not a 4 Star Hotel, maybe back in the 1980s, the first room we were allocated was really poor,however the staff did eventually move us into an attic room 5 levels up?
The breakfast was ok(fairly repetitive).
There was one member of staff who was very helpful (Marta) overall great location but wouldn’t return to this hotel, one other major point if taking you car to this location be prepared for a large parking cost!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Andrew

Ancora

A perfect hotel in a perfect location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Doug

Excellent hotel excellent staff.

Excellent hotel with very friendly Excellent staff .
Even though it’s right on the main road. The windows are so good you can’t hear anything when they’re closed. Also the room air conditioner is fantastic. It was in the upper 90s outside we stayed. And I actually got the room too cold.
The free breakfast is excellent as well. Fresh squeezed orange juice, and a vegetable juice machine. Even had sparkling wine.
I will stay here every time I’m in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly helpful staff. Very clean. Close to ferry for visiting around the lake. It is over 100km from the airport so you need to be aware that trsnsport might be expensive.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Overall great, however during our stay we experienced live bands playing right next to the hotel until 00:20. Noise level was very disturbing for us. Other consideration should be that most of the apartments are not barrier free.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2019

Michael

Great location

Whilst the room was a little dated, it was clean and comfortable. Location was great, with easy access to the port.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Daniella

Affordable luxury!

Beautiful hotel right on the waterfront in Verbania! Great location, close to restaurants and steps away from the main ferry - staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, hotel is very clean and very well taken care of. Wouldn’t look to stay anywhere else if we found ourselves back near Lake Maggiore in the future!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2019

Kathryn

A small hotel with exceptional personal attention. Great care was taken to make the stay special, with help always available for information or to correct any problem. Marco, the General Manager, was frequently around checking all was totally satisfactory, and his staff all seem motivated.

The location is excellent, very close to the ferry stop to visit the other parts of the lake and its islands. Shops, supermarket, restaurants and coffee shops all within easy distance.

The bed was very comfortable and the room had tea/coffee making facilities (rare in Italian hotels).

Breakfast was excellent- one of the best we've experienced in Italy. Meat, cheese, eggs, fruit, croissants, locally produced butter, honey straight from the comb, freshly squeezed orange juice, etc etc - what more can I say?

This is a special hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2019

Jerry T.

Intra best hotel

This is my fifth stay at this hotel in the last 18 months.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Exellent hotel ,central andcomfortable except for the plastic glasses,and the sagex cups in the room,and the noise from the street during the night and early morning when the window is open.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Everything wrapped up in small, wonderful package

Perfect location across from Lago Maggiore, modern, efficient ,everything you could want -outstanding breakfast- small room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2018

Lisa

Very close to Ferries and all fine dining’s and bars. Great hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Close to ferry

This hotel was right across from the ferry and very convenient to town, so you could walk everywhere. It is in the suburb Intra.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel in a great location, breakfast was great also.

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2018

Verified traveler

Central good base but noisy

Noise from main room even though we were in apartment at side of hotel Noise from bar restaurant zAlso bottles being collected at 5 in the morning

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent breakfast

Excellent breakfast. Cappucino machine worked very well. 5 out of 5 for the breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2017

Roy

Perfect for a one night stay

A first class stay at a first class hotel. Handy to everything.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

Alla

It was great

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2017

roger

stickpatrol

excellent levels of staff attention throughout our stay.Breakfast area became overcrowded & chaotic at times.
Would revisit

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2017

Sandy

Good location

Room needed modernising and windows could do with double glazing as an alley way at the side of the hotel can be very noisy especially at weekends in the night

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2017

Louise

Hotel Ancora review

Clean, well-sized room with lovely lake view.
Disappointing breakfast with no staff to provide drinks/take orders etc.
Hotel okay as a stop-over.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2017

Robin

Small, comfortable hotel overlooking lake

Small, well presented hotel overlooking small lakeside harbour. Friendly staff and very well presented modern rooms. Very nice breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2017

Gui

Very pleasant surprise

We did not expect such a nice hotel for the price. Building is small but well appointed, the room was big enough for three people and was tastefully decorated. We had a beautiful view of the lake too.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2017

Rebecca

Would love to go back!

Fabulous stay! Great room, great breakfast, and great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2017

Mark

Beautiful stay

Hotel was very nice, local area was stunning. I would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Great Location

Friendly Staff and a Nice breakfast. It was a great 3 Nights stay with my Daughter

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2016

Linda

Room with lake view was nice with modern decor. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great breakfast buffet. Check in early for self parking. Friday morning market

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Close to the Lake with Views.

Spotless hotel with very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2016

Winda

Center of Lakefront harbor

Whitsunday holiday weekend was fabulous...crowds, music and sunshine.
Comfortable bedroom /pillows overlooking the harbor. Great staff very helpful on all matters (directions, markets and electrical supplies)

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2015

Debra

Excellent all round!

We hired a car from Bergamo airport which was very easy.
We had a wonderful stay on Lake Maggiore (Intra, Verbania). The hotel location was perfectly situated just across the road to the ferry terminal... though we did have a fabulous lake front/view room, this did mean that we experienced a lot of traffic noise The hotel breakfast offered a great selection for all tastes. The room was brilliant, spaceous, modern and clean. The lake itself is so beautiful and trips by boat island hopping are fantastic even when the weather was poor. Stresa has a market on a Friday and Intra market is on a Saturday...one of the best markets we have ever been to. Plenty of places to eat around the lake.

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2015

William J

Lake Maggorie

Great location, we stayed here for two nights while in route to Malta. My only complaints are the lack of seating in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2015

Adrian

Better than Stresa

Much better than staying in those tired old mega hotels in Stresa.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

AWESOME HOTEL

EXCELLENT

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2015

Jeremy

Small and friendly hotel in the heart of the city

Small and friendly hotel, offering great breakfast and service. Only downside is the rooms are small with dated design but fully functional.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2015

anna

Nice hotel with lake view

The hotel is nice but rooms are tiny. The breakfast was very good.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2015

John

Lago Maggiore trip

Check in and check out were very fast and easy. The hotel room was of a good size and was well equipped even though some areas could have been better (for example the bed mattress was v-shaped, air condition was not very effective). Other than that the hotel offered a reasonably good breakfast and most of the staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was not cheap but was located just opposite to the lake and in the town centre. Would recommend this hotel to others. The area felt safe aswell for tourists.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2015

Magdalena

Nice stylish hotel in beautiful location.

Great hotel but little disappointed with breakfast. Great location but I wish I booked the room with the lake view. Will definetly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2015

dror

great lake view and good variety for breakfast

we stayed 2 nights at the end of march. the room has great lake view. the bed was comfortable and big. the staff was helpful and speaks good english. the breakfast buffet has good variety

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2014

Laura

Fabulous breakfast

Breakfast at this hotel is worth staying for alone!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2014

Eric

Verbania Stop 3 nights

Beautiful quaint little hotel. Staff was super nice, front dest, breakfast, everyone!! Ferry boats are literally across the street. We were traveling by motorcycle and were able to park 15 meters from the front door. Fantastic food within steps of the hotel. Grocery store one 2 blocks away if you need to get some wine or cheese. We had been in Zermatt the day before. You could spend 5 days in Verbania for what a day and a half cost in Zermatt and have lots of fun. Visit the islands while you are there. Enjoy !!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2014

travel 5mth/yr

Weekend Visit

I went to Verbania for a long weekend to attend a wedding. I stayed in a single room, modest in size, but suitable enough for my needs. The water pressure for the tub/shower was good which was nice. Warning: bring your own toilet paper because the hotel uses cocktail size single sheets of hard paper towel in their dispensers.

The noise from the hallway or outside might annoy the unseasoned traveller.

The location is about a 30min walk along the water front to the centre of town, but I preferred that because I like the exercise. The lakeshore path is directly across the street from the hotel.

There is a grocery store 1 block away to get beverages and snacks...great place to go if you want to have a picnic. I didn't eat or use the bar at the hotel, so I can't comment on the food/service

The hotel staff was super friendly and spoke English fluently.
Note: you need to book your return shuttle to malpensa 48hours in advance, or you could be subjected to 2hr+ bus/trains. A taxi will cost you 120euro incl tip.

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2014

Vanessa

Disappointing hotel despite great staff

This place is too expensive for what it has to offer. Stayed in much better hotels in Italy for the same or less. Weird lack of attention to detail like air on and minibar not working, total lack of noise insulation, half the minibar items listed not actually in it, and no-one really trained to do the bar downstairs. One couple left whilst we were there saying it really wasn't what they had been led to expect.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Mauro

lake view- make sure you ask for lake view

Hotel is very nice and staff was very good. If you wish a quiet lake location and stroll by lake, this is it. If you wish more action(more stores and more restaurants) you should drive to Stresa which is 15 minutes by car.

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2014

Cornelia

A fine hotel in a beautiful location

We enjoyed the location of the Hotel Ancora, right in the middle of town and an easy walk to the ferry boats.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2013

Tom F

Overall, I was pleased with the hotel. It was clean and updated. The staff was helpful and spoke fluent English. the parking garage was great to have. My only complaint is the location. I was on vacation with my wife and we were hoping for a beautiful, quiet location along the lake. The hotel is located in Verbania, and more specifically Intra. It's right along a fairly busy road (SS34) and is definitely not secluded or quiet. After touring the other areas, in retrospect we would have stayed in Verbania along Via Vittorio Veneto or in Stresa. these areas are more what we had in mind for a relaxing, romantic time at the lake.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2013

Mike and Carol

Great location

We booked a room with balcony/view and it was great. Staff very helpful and breakfast was excellent......even had champagne included. We'd definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2013

julie & alex

Wonderful stay at Lake Maggiore

We recently stayed for 3 nights at Hotel Ancora in a superior room with Lake views. It was a Fantastic location, with outstanding, helpful staff. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was great. Access to nearby Laveno and Stresa was across the road. A great place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2013

Gerald

excellent hotel with views

excellent overall. staff friendly and accommodating. recommend getting superior room with view. they have great views of the lake and mountains. excellent breakfast. entire hotel has been updated with sleek modern interior. rooms facing the lake are noisy due to busy street but this is the view side and worth the noise.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Very central

Excellent staff. Receptionist extremely helpful and friendly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2013

Jen

Wouldn't recommend this hotel.

We reserved 2 rooms in summer. One room's air conditioner didn't function so kids had to relocate. Adults room air conditioner also didn't work, but we were informed they couldn't turn it on until next day. With windows open the temp was okay, but so noisy outside, we could never get to sleep.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2012

Michael

Good rooms, bad rooms

We booked a room with balcony for a reasonable price and didnt get disappointed.
As we had stay one more night, we had to move to another room. That room has been more 20% expensive and I would rate it 2-3 stars maximum.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2012

Helen

Fantastic base to explore lake maggiore

The hotel is ideally located for travelling around lake maggiore, with both bus, coach and ferry services only minutes away. The hotel is modern and very clean, with staff that are friendly and helpful to ensure you enjoy your stay. The manager was present throughout breakfast service each day, very keen to hear of any criticisms and ideas of how to improve things; although we could not think of any. The rooms are a good size and very nicely furnished. The buffet breakfast is superb, with plenty of choice for all tastes - the smell of freshly squeezed oranges and chocolate will be my pleasant memory of a lovely holiday. The only note of caution, like all the hotels on lake maggiore with a lake view you are overlooking a busy commuter road, if you are a light sleeper it may be better to opt for a non-lake view room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2012

Dan

Facing the lake Maggiore

Very good location. Ask the reception staff for the recommended restaurant, two streets behind the hotel. Parking free between white lines in the harbour area nearby. Nice small city centre just behind the hotel. Good brealfast.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Stylish hotel in a great location

A modern and stylish hotel in a very good location right opposite the marina and amongst restaurants and shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2012

Julia

Good location for a stay on Lake Maggiore

Good location/ knowledgeable staff/ very reasonable rate/ nearby free parking/ great seafood restaurant right next door!

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2012

Verified traveler

I have to say that I felt very much at home at this hotel. I would recommend it for sure.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

good hotel close to ferry terminal

The room was rather small and there was dust under the bed but otherwise we are very happy with our stay at hotel ancora. The breakfast was excellent and the staff very helpful. The hotel is situated in a nice neighbourhood close to resturants, shops and the ferry terminal.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2012

Russ

Basic, but good

Good small hotel directly in front of the Lake Maggiore, with beautiful views (especially sunrise) and excellent access to shopping in downtown Intra. Staff is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2011

Andrew

Hotel Ancora, Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy

Excellent location albeit a bit noisy at night from traffic. Our room was good and had a view over the lake. Remote parking was difficult, and free public car park full, so best option is the chargeable underground garage 5 mins away arranged with the hotel. But the staff and breakfast were fabulous; and that really made it a must for next time.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2011

Verified traveler

Great location!

The hotel is essentially across the street from the waterfront and the Intra port. You can quickly catch the Lake Maggiore Express, a fantastic way to take in the sights. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was very helpful during our stay.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2011

Tom

A Stay at Hotel Ancora

While the hotel was quite adequate it was not a 4 star hotel. Rooms and baths are small and there is no real common area to the hotel. It has a breakfast room and the included breakfast is very good - the first hotel on the trip with fresh orange juice. The hotel is very basic but nice - a nice 3 star hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2011

Ulrich

Quiet location. Friendly staff. Rather basic.

This family-run hotel is located closed to Alba, Piemont. 5 minutes car drive. Quiet location in flat fields. Not very scenic. Very friendly staff. Rooms are ok for the price. Some rooms have a connection door to the next room. In case you get such a room make sure that the other room is not occupied (doors not soundproof).

There is currently some construction ongoing close to the swimming pool, so the pool ambience is a bit industrial.

Would recommend hotel only for a stop-over ion the Alba region.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2010

Jeff

Perfect location. Very nice hotel.

I would recommend this hotel!!!!! The hotel was modern and very nice. Room had small balcony, but nicely fit a table and 2 chairs. Great view of Lago Maggiore. Shower was a bit small. Location was great. Short walk across to tour boat launch and parking lot. It was on the main street but we didn't think the noise was that bad. Close to great shopping and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2010

Kath

Excellent hotel

This is a fantastic hotel. Rooms are great and the staff are extremely helpful. Breakfast is very good. Worth booking a delux room. It is conveniently located opposite the ferry port in Intra, Verbania. (If getting the bus from the train station might be worth asking the driver to tell you when you are in Intra as we got off too early.) Intra is small. You can walk to Pallanza in about 30 mins. Cannot recommend the hotel highly enough. One of the best I have stayed in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2010

Bill

A fine choice in Verbania

Very nice small hotel right on Lago Maggiore. We had a room in the back which was very quiet. The air conditioning was not as effective as it could have been so that knocked the comfort rating down somewhat. A very nice breakfast was included. The staff made excellent dining recommendations. There's a supermarket nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2009

Peter

Good value

The room was very clean. The staff was most helpful. Though conveniently located Via Saffi was very hard to find. The breakfast was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2009

Eva

Great hotel with lovely view

Exceptional staff, spoke perfect English, helpful and efficient. We were upgraded to room with fantastic view and very tastefully decorated. Wish we could have spent several more days at this gem of a hotel.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Hardy

Sehr schönes und zentral gelegenes Hotel. Wir waren schon das 2. Mal und sind sehr zufrieden. Alle sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir kommen wieder.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Steven

Top

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Julia

Vriendelijk personeel, fijne bedden, schoon hotel en genoeg leuke restaurantjes in de buurt!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Andreas

Wir haben den Aufenthalt mit unserer Familie im Apartment sehr genossen auf unserem Weg in die Toskana. Nächstes Jahr kommen wir wieder.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Marc

Nice hotel

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Bjørn

Great Hotel. Made us feel welcome. Friendly staff. Great location. Hotel I would recommend and come back to if I can!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Abdelilah

Très bon séjour à cet établissement propre et bon emplacement petit déjeuner riche et varié

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Risto

Vain hyvää sanottavaa.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Ybo

Very clean, and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Daniel

Wochenende Trip

Hervorragender Service, Freundlich und reichhaltiges Frühstück Buffet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Joergen

Alles in allem gut, waren jetzt zum zweiten Mal dort

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Joana

Très bon séjour

Nous avons séjourné dans un appartement équipé d'une cuisine (pratique quand on voyage avec des bébés), lit très confortable et appartement très spacieux. Le coin cuisine un peu vieillot, mais suffisant pour un séjour de 4 jours.
Petit déj très copieux et varié, un large choix de produits de qualité. Le personnel est très serviable, accuillant, adorable avec notre bébé tout au long du séjour. Un bar est à disposition avec un petit coin \"pause\" très agréable. Très bon séjour à Verbania.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2025

Yves

Wenn es ein dreisteren Hotel und der Preis die hälfte wäre dann gerne volle Punktzahl.
Wir hatten das Superriorzimmer mit Seeblick für eine nacht. 250€. Sehr kleines Zimmer.
Die Preis Leistung ist nicht gegeben.
Achtung: kein Parkplatz bei Hotel möglich.

Liebes Hotel Team wo sind die 4 Sterne, wier haben sie nicht gefunden :-(

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Eckhard

Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen war alles supi 😍
Mitten im zentrum war sehr praktisch.
Wir kommen wieder 👏

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Ok