Location. The 19th century lakeside Grand Hotel Majestic is located in Verbania, Italy, within one kilometre of the town centre. By Lake Maggiori, the hotel is 100 metres from the picturesque island of San Giovanni.
Hotel Features. Built in 1870, the Grand Hotel Majestic is set on a promontory jutting out onto the lake, and brings the belle epoque to the western shores of Lake Maggiori. The carefully renovated hotel is painted white with columns. Its balconies, patios, landscaped gardens and private jetty take in views of the Borromean Islands. The hotels grand entrance leads into the carpeted lobby, an internal cloister with columns, balconies and a lounge with newspapers.
The hotel provides guests with a complimentary breakfast. Its main classically styled restaurant, La Beola, serves a changing menu that ranges from noodles with saffron and scallops to rabbit stuffed with foie gras. Open for dinner only, it has views of the gardens and lake. Il Portico offers light meals on the patio, including salads and regional dishes. La Terraza has informal snacks and drinks in the afternoon, and aperitifs, cocktails and nightcaps in the evening.
There is a business corner at the hotel with computer, printer and high speed Internet access, a conference room for meetings and complimentary parking.
The Grand Hotel Majestic has a pool, fitness room, sauna and beauty centre. There is a small beach and private jetty with motorboat hire. Scooter rentals, canoeing, horse riding and birdwatching are available nearby.
Guestrooms. The Grand Hotel Majestics 90 air conditioned guestrooms have parquet flooring, antique style furnishings and fabrics in rich colours. All rooms have satellite television, Internet connections (surcharge), minibars and safes.
Rates:
315 - 606
Number Of Rooms: 90
Number Of Floors: 4
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Car Rent Desk
Grand Hotel Majestic
Via Vittorio Veneto 32
Verbania, Italy 28922
Driving Directions:
From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP):
Distance to Grand Hotel Majestic is 60 kilometres, approximately 50 minutes drive.
Getting there. Taxis to central Milan cost about 65 EUR 75 EUR. The Malpensa Express train runs every 30 minutes between the airports train station and the city centre (Cadorna station). Single tickets are approximately 9 EUR, and journey time is 40 minutes. The Malpensa shuttle bus runs to Stazione Centrale (central station) every 20 minutes. The fare is 4.50 EUR and journey time is 20 minutes. Shuttle services to other destinations, including Turin and Genova, are also available. Trains operate between Milan and Verbania, the nearest station to the hotel. Taxis are available at the airport. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The Grand Hotel Majestic is on the shores of Lake Maggiori in the town of Verbania. Milan city centre is easy to explore on foot, and there are pedestrianised areas around the Duomo. A comprehensive network of trams, buses and four metro lines offers efficient travel throughout the city. Integrated tickets for all modes of public transport can be purchased at newsagents, metro stations, tobacconists, and most coffee bars. Driving is not recommended in Milans city centre. There are many one way streets, traffic is heavy, and parking is limited. Cars parked illegally are towed or fined. There is complimentary onsite parking at the hotel.
Driving directions. From Milan Malpensa Airport:
Take the E 26 towards Gravellona Toce.
Exit at Baveno.
Follow the signs to Verbania Intra Villa Taranto and proceed for about two kilometres.
The hotel is on the left hand side.