I have stayed here with a friend for 1 night. Check-in Very easy going. The owners are really nice. We got a room with balcony and sea view, this was the best feature of the hotel. The rooms are basic Italian rooms, shower is a bit small, small TV, oversoft beds, woollen blanket, no fridge. I recommend this hotel for... More

This is a very nice property right between Baveno and Stresa which means you are perfectly comfortable for both reaching the boat/ferry piers and have some shopping and restaurants. The Villa is situated in a wonderful spot from where you can see the small islands right in front of you (isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori), but also see the... More

Stayed one night in this pleasant and interestingly decorated hotel. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had good views of the lake, which are not panoramic since there are some trees in between. I would not recommend it for those wanting complete peace and silence, but although there was some water noise as well... More

Very cute and lively place. would definitely recommend to all those who have cars. The owners were friendly and helpful. There are a lot of stairs so be careful with luggage. Also, don't think there was a/c in the room, but nights are not too bad over there since it is by the lake. More

My husband and I spent 4 nights in this charming little hotel last April (2007), it was recommended by some past guests in a forum on Fodors.com , so we gave it a shot, because we wanted something on a budget and small. So we contacted the hotel directly via email, the price was extremely reasonable, so we booked. When... More

We stayed one night in Hotel Villa Ruscello just outside of Baveno and are so glad that we did! The view of Lake Maggiore from our room's tiny balcony was absolutely breathtaking! We had room #10, which is a triple room on the end of the third level. Be aware that there is no elevator, so you will need to... More

If arriving by car and looking for a clean, comfortable, family-run B&B, try Hotel Villa Ruscello. The English speaking family members (daughter is a trained architect), provide you with a relaxing setting overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. We received helpful information on boat schedules, eateries and festivals. The facility is complete with private parking, private beach, simple rooms... More