The island is quite small which means the walk to the hotel from the ferry terminal isn't a long one. We had chosen to book the junior suite which we found was a very good choice because of its spaciousness. The hotel offered complimentary water and coffee apart from the almost compulsory mini bar. Rooms and hotel very tidy and clean. WiFi worked well. Mattresses a bit soft. Also the bathroom was large with a spacious shower enclosure. The breakfast buffet had a considerable amount of food to offer. International breakfast included. The restaurant was refined and had good food, however not too much to choose from if one doesn't eat fish nor meat. A bit on the pricey side. No A/C in the hall or staircase...only in rooms. All in all a pleasant stay. We would recommend the junior suite.…
We stayed for a short visit to the gem of a hotel in October. The room was immaculately clean, with a lovely little terrace. We booked a package that included a three course dinner with wine in the restaurant and breakfast. The dinner was a memorable experience with our host, a charming long term employee, made sure we were well cared for. The food was great and the wine he chose for us was complimentary to each course. It was a special experience and I wish I could remember the gentlemen’s name. The island itself is tiny charming and tranquil especially at night. There was a problem with the water temperature in the shower. The staff and owner was caring attentive and switched our room to an upgraded room for the night. The new room did not have an issue with the shower temperature. We loved the fact that by the ferry dock there were stray cats being fed and cared for. They were given beds and blankets and food. They were basking in the sun and friendly and unafraid, very different than most stray cats because they were well cared for. It was nice to see! We would highly recommend the hotel and the area is great stresa and the islands are beautiful. Breakfast was really great and varied too. …
Our stay at Hotel Belvedere was magnificent. The front desk reception staff (Paco and Katarina ) and the dinner and breakfast staff (Stefano, Diego, Mario and others) were incredibly friendly, helpful and pleasant. Paco and Katarina took the initiative to call the airlines and spent hours on the phone trying to locate my husband's lost luggage. They went beyond the call of duty and even went as far personally picking up the luggage in Bavenna. Rosa the housekeeper did the best cleaning job of any hotel we've ever stayed at. Our dining experience was pleasant with many wait staff available. The food was delicious and the dessert of dark chocolate orange panna cotta/brulee was outstanding. The decaf capuccino at breakfast was the best I had in all of Italy. We will definitely return and hope that the same wonderful staff are still there to welcome us back.…
This small hotel is a truly hidden gem.The rooms were one of the best we have had during out entire stay is Europe.Spacious,clean and well maintained.The staff here is friendly.The restaurant is servers amazing food and wine.Breakfast was also pretty good.Just the right place to idly spend time with a wonderful view of the lake
Firstly, it must be said that the three Borromeo Islands are beautiful, all tiny, but entirely different, and Isola Pescatori is a lovely place to stay. However, we had a whole host of small problems with the hotel which makes me think they rather take their guests for granted. For example, we had asked for a bathtub rather than shower when booking. We got a shower. I asked the receptionist why? We didn't notice the request she said. Can we switch, for at least some nights? No, she said, and with a shrug of the shoulders the matter was closed. Another example, there was a wedding on the second night. No one told us. We returned to our room in the late afternoon to enjoy the balcony. No chance, it would have been like sitting in the middle of a karaoke. Another example, we asked for a decaf latte and americano coffee at breakfast. We got a pot of caffeinated coffee and a pot of milk. There were other niggles too. The room itself was spartan, and looked and smelled like a hostel when we arrived. The shower room was miniscule. On the plus side, they allowed us to cancel the final night without charge. I'd have given a one star otherwise. In conclusion, the hotel didn't spoil our trip, but it did absolutely nothing to enhance it either.…
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