Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora is a 4-star property in the heart of Verbania, on Lake Maggiore, with air-conditioned rooms, some with lake view and private terrace.
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Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora is a 4-star hotel located in the centre of Verbania, on Lake Maggiore, about 16 km from the Borromean Islands and a short distance from the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens.
The property offers a range of solutions spanning from single rooms to suites with a separate living area, up to two-room apartments designed for families or small groups. Several rooms offer lake, mountain or city views, while the Suite with Lake View stands out for its terrace overlooking the water and its own coffee machine. All accommodations are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with toiletries.
General services include room service, daily housekeeping, a lift and free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a 24-hour security system. The central location makes it possible to walk to restaurants, bars and cafés along the lakefront, making Casa alle Colonne a practical base for exploring Verbania and the Piedmontese shores of Lake Maggiore, especially appreciated by couples looking for a peaceful stay.
The accommodation offer at Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora includes classic rooms and larger solutions with a separate living area, suitable both for couples and for those looking for space for a small group. The Single Room is designed for solo travellers, while the double rooms offer a choice between a large double bed or two single beds, with city view or lake view depending on the type.
The studio and two-room apartments add a sofa bed and, in some cases, a second bedroom, to accommodate up to four people. The Suite with Lake View remains the largest accommodation, with a separate living area and a terrace with lake view. All rooms feature air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 32 sqm split between a separate bedroom and a living area with a sofa bed. Its main feature is the terrace overlooking the lake, accompanied by mountain and city views, plus an in-room coffee machine, unique among the available room types.
A compact 16 sqm room overlooking the city, the smallest among the standard doubles. The private bathroom includes a bidet and toiletries, while the room features a safe and an electric kettle, handy for a practical stay in the town centre.
Slightly larger than the Standard at 19 sqm, this room stands out for its direct view over Lake Maggiore. It has a private bathroom with bidet, a safe and an electric kettle, ideal for those who don’t want to give up the view.
The only room type designed for a single guest, with an essential yet functional 10 sqm. Featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom, it’s the most compact solution in the property for solo travellers.
The economy version of the double room, designed for those looking for an essential solution without giving up the large double bed and private bathroom. It’s the simplest option among the double rooms in the property.
A single space combining sleeping and living areas in a compact area, with a sofa bed and a large double bed. Suitable for two people, it offers more flexibility than the classic rooms thanks to the presence of an indoor living area.
The largest two-room apartment in the property, with two separate bedrooms and a separate living room, for a total of 4 beds. The combination of double bed, single bed and sofa bed makes it suitable for families or small groups.
A variant of the two-room apartment with a simpler second bedroom, furnished with a sofa bed instead of a single bed. Here too the separate living room completes a 4-bed solution, ideal for those looking for more privacy between the sleeping areas.
Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property, a much-appreciated service during the stay, along with room service and daily cleaning of both common and private spaces.
Security is ensured by CCTV cameras both in common areas and outside the building, by a smoke alarm and a security alarm system, by access via key cards and by a 24-hour service. The property is entirely non-smoking and features a lift, safe and heating, as well as some soundproofed rooms for those seeking extra peace and quiet.
An invoice is available on request for those travelling for work, while air conditioning is present in all rooms, a welcome advantage for a summer stay on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora is located in the historic centre of Verbania, along Corso Mameli, just steps from the lakefront and the city’s main venues. The area is pedestrian and lively, with cafés, bars and restaurants that liven up the streets of the centre from morning onwards, such as Caffè Sempione and Osteria della Luna Piena, both just 30 metres from the property.
Lake Maggiore lies right in front of the hotel, while the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, one of Italy’s most renowned botanical parks, is about 1.2 km away and can also be reached on foot along the lakefront. For those travelling by car, Milan Malpensa Airport is about 33 km away, while the Borromean Islands, including Isola Bella and Isola Madre, can be reached by boat about 16 km away. Laveno-Mombello station, on the opposite shore of the lake, is about 4.6 km away as the crow flies and is connected by ferry.
In summer, Verbania is a starting point for boat excursions on Lake Maggiore and for days out at Parco Villa Pallavicino, a natural area and zoo about 6 km away, or at the Lido Beach Club in Baveno. Nature lovers can head towards Val Grande National Park, Italy’s largest wilderness area, about 6-9 km away, ideal for trekking and hiking among woods and waterfalls such as those at Cittiglio. In winter, the lake shores remain pleasant to walk along, with a milder climate than the Piedmontese inland areas.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.4, and the comfort of the rooms, with a score of 9.1. Cleanliness (9.0) and the quality of the free WiFi (8.9) are also highly appreciated. The staff receive a good rating (8.4), while couples especially praise the central position relative to the lake and Verbania’s town centre.
No, Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora offers free WiFi in all areas of the property.
No, a stay at Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora does not include breakfast.
Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora is located directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the centre of Verbania.
No, based on the available information, no security deposit is required at Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora.
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Parking is not listed among the services available at Casa alle Colonne by Hotel Ancora; it’s advisable to check parking options in the centre of Verbania.
