- Lake front position with private beach.
- A short walk from the town of Baveno.
With the only private beach and pier on Lake Maggiore Hotel Splendid sets itself apart from other hotels in the area. Offering wonderful views out across the lake you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the friendly hospitality of the hotel staff whilst taking advantage of all the hotel has to offer. The various outdoor areas including an outdoor pool as well as the beautiful gardens allow for peaceful moments where you can enjoy the splendour of your surroundings.
Inside you’ll be greeted with warm, elegant interiors that are inviting and detailed in their design. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks with comfortable seating and a lovely atmosphere. The food in the restaurant equals the ambitions of the hotel with a creative and refined menu.
If you wish to venture out of the hotel to the town of Baveno it is just a short walk away. With beautiful Italian piazzas and lakefront views, Baveno makes the perfect location for a stroll. After a busy day exploring you may wish to unwind in the hotels wellness area which offers a wide range of facilities including a Turkish bath, salt cave, sauna, gym and Jacuzzi.
The rooms showcase the character of the hotel with luxuriously rich fabrics, parquet flooring and lake or mountain views. They are generous in size and make for a comfortable stay with modern facilities including a TV, mini bar and during the warmer months - air conditioning.
The hotel has 102 rooms (official rating 4 star).
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Bar
This refined bar serves aperitifs, light dishes and has a wide choice of drinks, which can be enjoyed on the lake-view terrace.
Restaurant
The hotel restaurant has a beautiful terrace that overlooks the lake.
Open 7am - 10am, 12pm - 2.30pm amd 7pm - 9.30pm.
Beach & Pools
Private Beach
The hotel has a lovely private beach which looks out over the lake.
Spa & Wellness
Wellness Area
The wellness area in the hotel has a Turkish bath, salt sauna, gym and Jacuzzi.
About the location
Baveno is a quaint town on the banks of Lake Maggiore. A few miles from larger neighbour Stresa, the town has a quiet, unassuming beauty and the kind of charm particular to Italy’s great lakes. A pretty lakeside promenade is the go-to for a cone of gelato or a coffee in the waterfront cafes, stretched between handsome villas out to a small harbour. Set back from the waterfront, the heart of the town is a little clutch of narrow, cobbled streets that emerges out onto a 16th-century square with a beautiful Romanesque church. Baveno is famous for its exquisite pink granite, with quarries that have supplied materials to some of Italy’s best-known monuments, including the impressive Cathedral of Milan. The local museum is worth a visit to learn more about the town’s claim to fame.
Transfer time
The hotel is 50 minutes from Milan airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Superior Twin Balcony
Max 3 adults
Superior rooms are bright and beautifully furnished with luxurious fabrics and rich wood panelling. Facilities include a TV, air conditioning, safe and minibar.
Superior Twin Lake View Balcony
Max 3 adults
Great attention to detail has been paid when furnishing these rooms, elegant and refined design make for a comfortable stay. You’ll also be able to enjoy the wonderful lake views which can be seen from the balcony. Rooms have Air Conditioning, TV, safe and minibar.
Junior Suite Lake View Balcony
Max 2 adults
Junior Suites offer a taste of luxury with a beautifully furnished living room, bedroom and marble bathroom. You’ll be able to enjoy the views of the lake by stepping onto the balcony or you can enjoy the room facilities including a TV and Air Conditioning.
Suite Lake View Balcony
Max 3 adults
Suites offer a spacious environment to relax in, consisting of a living room, bedroom and marble bathroom with shower and separate Jacuzzi bath. The luxurious furnishings complement the wonderful lake views which can be viewed from the balcony. Facilities include a TV, Air Conditioning, safe and minibar.
Based on 665 traveller reviews
92% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
431
Very Good
183
Average
25
Poor
15
Terrible
11
Reviews
“ Recent stay
869islah,
Aug 27 2020
Thought the hotel was very traditional and lovely. Well set up for Covid. Staff v helpful for example lending gym mats so I could exercise outside. Ate lunch and drank sundowners each day . All of...
Thought the hotel was very traditional and lovely. Well set up for Covid. Staff v helpful for example lending gym mats so I could exercise outside. Ate lunch and drank sundowners each day . All of which were excellent
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“ Comfortable stay
RamdasP, Basel, Switzerland
Nov 23 2019
I stayed here during a recent visit to attend a meeting in Baveno. The location is pleasant, next to the lake , the rooms were comfortable and the breakfast offering good. The staff were polite and...
I stayed here during a recent visit to attend a meeting in Baveno. The location is pleasant, next to the lake , the rooms were comfortable and the breakfast offering good. The staff were polite and helpful with the reservations for restaurants, taxis, etc. Would recommend.
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“ Lovely hotel in an okay location
VikkyP27, Hathern, United Kingdom
Oct 25 2019
My husband and I spent 4 nights here on our minimoon this summer. We thought the hotel was fantastic, although the location let it down slightly for us.
Our room was lovely - very big in size...
My husband and I spent 4 nights here on our minimoon this summer. We thought the hotel was fantastic, although the location let it down slightly for us.
Our room was lovely - very big in size, bathroom was also huge, very powerful waterfall shower, comfortable super-king size bed, blackout curtains. There was a small fridge in the room which you unlock with your hotel room key, and are only charged if you take anything from the fridge.
We had a nice sized balcony which had wonderful views of the lake and the mountains. The balconies aren't very private though; you can see into your neighbours; balconies and vice versa.
The food and drink seemed quite pricey, so we didn't buy much in the hotel.
The beach and pool were both fairly quiet during our stay in early July. There is easy access into the lake from the private beach, and plenty of sunbeds in both areas.
All of the staff were friendly, especially those on reception - thank you for the warm welcome.
The hotel is located away from central Baveno, so the walk into town is a good 15 minutes along the main road. There are a few restaurants in Baveno, although we found there really wasn't much choice. We had just travelled from Lake Garda, so we may just be comparing it to another part of Italy, but we felt that there wasn't much going on in Baveno.
Overall, if you are travelling to Baveno, we would definitely reccommend this hotel, although we wouldn't necessarily recommend Baveno.
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“ Trafalgar tour - absolutely splendid
Mark48328, Waterford, Michigan
Oct 06 2019
After staying two nights in a nice but very tiny hotel, we were delighted with our splendid room at the Splendid hotel on Lago Maggiore. The room was very large, the bathroom roomy and we enjoyed a...
After staying two nights in a nice but very tiny hotel, we were delighted with our splendid room at the Splendid hotel on Lago Maggiore. The room was very large, the bathroom roomy and we enjoyed a large balcony overlooking both Lake Maggiore and the mountains. We were ecstatic. The hotel grounds were lovely and the staff very professional and formal.
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“ No air conditioning despite three requests - slept with a fan and the door open
timbI3213ED,
Sep 30 2019
This could be a great hotel if it tried. We checked in around 2pm and went to our room with excellent views of the road, service building and escape stairs. First thing we noticed was that the room...
This could be a great hotel if it tried. We checked in around 2pm and went to our room with excellent views of the road, service building and escape stairs. First thing we noticed was that the room was hotter than it was outside. We followed the rules and made sure the swipe key was in position and that the only door to fresh air was kept shut as it automatically turns off the aircon if you leave it open. We then set the thermostat to 15. Nothing happened. Got the maintenance guy up and he assured us it was working and that was all they could do??
We decided to visit the bar and leave the swipe card in place ( and get a second room swipe from reception). We anticipated that if we left the aircon running for a few hours we would be OK. We came back to change for dinner at 5.30pm and the room temp was unchanged. I again asked for someone to fix this while we were out to dinner. We were assured this would be sorted. Back from dinner three hours later and the room is like a sauna. Ring reception again and they finally admit it is broken and they need a part. No offer of a room change - they just brought up a fan (to plug into the only available socket in the room).
Oh, and the electrical socket hanging out of the wall probably needs sorting..
We can put up with a lot (and have) but a non functioning aircon is a major no no. To not admit there is a problem and make us feel like incompetent tourists, even worse.
Indifferent snobbery at its worst.
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