4-star hotel in the centre of Borgomanero, with restaurant, bar, garden and terrace, praised for the attentive staff service and the well-prepared breakfast.
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Hotel San Francesco is a 4-star property in the heart of Borgomanero, in the province of Novara, just a short walk from the town’s train station and about 4 km from Lake Maggiore. The hotel features a common lounge, a panoramic terrace, a well-kept garden, a restaurant and a bar, making it suitable for both business stays and short breaks in Piedmont.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, come with a desk, safe, minibar and private bathroom with courtesy set; some offer a private patio or a terrace overlooking the garden, others a view of the town. The Suite, with a separate lounge area, is designed for families or longer stays. Breakfast, served every morning, includes buffet, continental, Italian and gluten-free options.
Among the services offered are room service, concierge service, luggage storage and a paid shuttle service to and from Malpensa Airport, about 32 km away. The central location allows guests to walk to restaurants such as Kabiria, right next to the property, and to explore the Sacro Monte di Orta and the Borromean Islands a short distance away.
Hotel San Francesco offers seven room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and with a private bathroom equipped with a courtesy set and hairdryer. The options range from the compact Single Room, designed for solo travellers, to the 45 sqm Suite with a separate lounge area and an extra bed, ideal for families or extended stays. The Superior Double/Twin Room offers flexible configurations, while the Double Room with Terrace provides a private outlet onto the garden, a rare feature within the hotel’s range.
Parquet flooring, minibar, flat-screen TV and wardrobe are present in all room types, and some rooms also boast a garden view or a city view depending on their exposure. The Budget Double Room, more basic in size, still comes complete with shower, bidet and garden view, while the Superior Single Room retains the same elegant finishes as the double rooms in a reduced format for those seeking a practical and affordable stay.
A flexible room that can be configured with a double bed or two single beds, ideal for those who don’t know their accommodation needs in advance. Featuring a spacious wardrobe, elegant furnishings, minibar, LCD TV and parquet flooring, with garden and city views.
Designed for solo travellers, this room keeps the same elegant finishes as the other room types in a compact format: spacious wardrobe, minibar, LCD TV and parquet flooring, with a view over the city.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 45 sqm split between the sleeping area and a separate lounge area with a sofa bed. Garden and mountain views, minibar and parquet flooring complete this option, suitable for families or extended stays.
The only room in the property with a private terrace overlooking the garden, spacious and soundproofed, with an additional sofa bed for a third person and a private bathroom with shower.
The most compact and affordable room type in the hotel, just 14 sqm, with a private bathroom complete with bidet and shower, flat-screen cable TV and a view over the internal garden.
Single room with a flexible configuration between a single bed and a French double bed, featuring a desk and a seating area, plus a private bathroom with bathtub or shower and bidet.
Hotel San Francesco offers guests a garden with outdoor furniture, a panoramic terrace and a common lounge with a TV area, along with services designed to make any type of stay practical: private or express check-in and check-out, concierge service, luggage storage and shuttle service on request. Business guests are also catered for, with meeting and banquet facilities, fax and photocopier.
On the dining side, the property offers an on-site restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop and the option to have breakfast in the room, as well as a menu designed for special diets on request. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and wardrobe.
Accessibility is well catered for, with rooms and facilities for disabled guests, wheelchair access, handrails in the WC and a lowered sink. Bicycle rental, laundry and ironing service, and free WiFi throughout the property complete the offer.
Hotel San Francesco is located in the centre of Borgomanero, a Piedmontese town in the province of Novara known for its historic centre and for being a convenient base for exploring Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. The property is set along Via Maggiate, in a residential area just a short walk from the town’s main services, with Ristorante Kabiria just 6 metres away and Hostaria Grotta Azzurra about 950 metres away.
Borgomanero train station is just 1.1 km away, a convenient connection for those arriving without a car, while Gozzano station is about 5 km away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 32 km away, for which the hotel offers a paid shuttle service on request; Milan Linate Airport is about 66 km away. Lake Maggiore is just 3.9 km away, while the famous Borromean Islands are 29 km away.
Guests staying here can spend a day at the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 11 km away, or visit the Sanctuary of Boca, 7 km away, set amid the green hills of the Novara area. Nature lovers will also find the Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago interesting, 6.7 km away, a protected area ideal for walks and bike rides, an activity made easier by the bicycle rental available at the hotel. In winter the area is well suited to trips to the hillside villages, while in summer the shores of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta offer beaches and lakeside walks a short drive away.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.2, and cleanliness, at 8.8. Comfort and value for money also receive good scores. The location, although central, gets the lowest score, suggesting that some travellers would have preferred to be closer to the main tourist attractions.
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No, Hotel San Francesco does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel San Francesco offers a paid valet parking service at the property.
Yes, Hotel San Francesco includes breakfast, available in continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet options.
Hotel San Francesco is located about 3.9 km from Lake Maggiore, easily reachable by car.
Yes, Hotel San Francesco offers a paid shuttle service to and from Milan Malpensa Airport, about 32 km away, on request and to be arranged in advance.
Yes, all rooms at Hotel San Francesco are air-conditioned and soundproofed, also featuring a minibar and private bathroom.
