Grand Hotel Majestic

Hôtel historique admirablement bien situé au bord du lac Majeur entouré d'un magnifique parc, parfait si l'on veut être au calme surtout au mois d'août. Proche du centre de Palanza où se trouve une belle promenade aménagée, pour nous l'un des meilleur site pour séjourner autour du lac en toute sérénité. Les chambres sont classiques, propres, très b...

Hôtel historique admirablement bien situé au bord du lac Majeur entouré d'un magnifique parc, parfait si l'on veut être au calme surtout au mois d'août. Proche du centre de Palanza où se trouve une belle promenade aménagée, pour nous l'un des meilleur site pour séjourner autour du lac en toute sérénité. Les chambres sont classiques, propres, très bien agencées. La literie est très confortable. L'accueil, le service, la qualité et la bienveillance du personnel est un point fort. Tout le monde est très serviable et attentif, toute demande est traitée rapidement. La clientèle est très respectueuse et calme. Suite à un souci de santé, Madame la Gouvernante (nous avons oublié de lui demander son nom), très attentionnée, a fait tout son possible pour que notre séjour se passe au mieux, nous la remercions encore pour sa disponibilité et sa bienveillance. Le directeur est très avenant et toujours à l'écoute afin de satisfaire au mieux la clientèle de l'hôtel. Les extérieurs sont très bien aménagés et des plus agréables. Dans le parc, Moussa fait extrêmement bien son travail avec grande gentillesse. Possibilité d'une petite restauration servie sur place que nous avons bien appréciée à des tarifs très raisonnables. Accès direct au lac pour se baigner, un vrai plus. Le restaurant est de qualité, la terrasse extérieure permet de passer un excellent moment avec une vue imprenable. Tout était parfait, nous avons hâte de retourner dans ce havre de paix, encore merci pour ce bon moment ! M. et Mme SCHUBNEL

Superb service, understated elegance, delicious food, breathtaking views, good location. Thomas Schmidt leads a highly trained team with a clear mission to make you want to return!

Superb service, understated elegance, delicious food, breathtaking views, good location. Thomas Schmidt leads a highly trained team with a clear mission to make you want to return!

We had a week at this beautiful hotel from 9th to 16th June. It was part of a 40th wedding anniversary. We were given room 310, a deluxe suite, which was lovely and spacious with two balconies overlooking the lake. All the staff were very friendly, in particular the team on reception who were extremely helpful. We ate two nights in the restaurant,...

We had a week at this beautiful hotel from 9th to 16th June. It was part of a 40th wedding anniversary. We were given room 310, a deluxe suite, which was lovely and spacious with two balconies overlooking the lake. All the staff were very friendly, in particular the team on reception who were extremely helpful. We ate two nights in the restaurant, and what was a really nice touch was the manager came round and spoke of all the guests who were dining. The hotel is in a peaceful location right on the edge of the lake and the architecture and furnishings are of a classical design. It is conveniently situated only about a 8-10 minute walk into the main square of Pallanza where you can get the ferry to the various little islands and Stresa. There are some nice little restaurants on the square and one which is just before the main square called II Burchiello. To all the staff and manager, a big thank you for making our stay memorable.

We recently stayed for 3 nights as part of our Viking river cruise pre-extension. Our Viking pre-extension was originally scheduled for Lake Como but then changed to Lake Maggiore and we feel like that was the BEST thing that could have happened! Hotel exceeded our expectations. Room was spacious and clean, large bathroom with great shower. No...

We recently stayed for 3 nights as part of our Viking river cruise pre-extension. Our Viking pre-extension was originally scheduled for Lake Como but then changed to Lake Maggiore and we feel like that was the BEST thing that could have happened! Hotel exceeded our expectations. Room was spacious and clean, large bathroom with great shower. No USB ports or US plugs so you definitely need an adapter, but that's to be expected. Short 5-10 min walk into Pallanza. We loved the outdoor lawn area and had wonderful service setting up loungers and towels for us and we enjoyed taking a chilly dip in the lake. Breakfast buffet had plenty of choices. Enjoyed a delicious and surprisingly reasonably priced dinner on site with a beautiful view of the grounds. Our favorite way to end our day was with cocktails either in the bar area or outside on the terrace expertly made by the most charming bartender, Lorenzo. Lorenzo is an asset to this hotel and made us feel special and welcome each night. We were disappointed that we didn't get to see him to thank him and say arrivederci.

Splendida posizione con affaccio su un bellissimo giardino digradante verso il lago Maggiore. Personale alla reception professionale, cortese e molto disponibile. Interni sontuosi con molte sale soggiorno perfettamente arredate con velluti e mobili antichi e che si rifanno agli alberghi dei primi anni del secolo scorso così come ben rappresentato ...

Splendida posizione con affaccio su un bellissimo giardino digradante verso il lago Maggiore. Personale alla reception professionale, cortese e molto disponibile. Interni sontuosi con molte sale soggiorno perfettamente arredate con velluti e mobili antichi e che si rifanno agli alberghi dei primi anni del secolo scorso così come ben rappresentato nel film di A. Christie "al Bertrand hotel". Camere ampie, pulite e silenziosissime con bagni in marmo e fornite del necessario per un comodo soggiorno. Colazione ottima ed abbondante. Il ristorante interno è molto elegante con cibo buono ma con un menù limitato, il prezzo è adeguato. Zona fitness con palestra, sauna e bellissima piscina affacciata sullo splendido giardino.

Hotel fantastico con vista unica ed impagabile. Accoglienza estremamente gentile, stanze ottime e spazi comuni meravigliosi. Igiene al top con bagno pulitissimo. SPA efficiente e panoramica. Prima colazione inappuntabile. Insomma un quattro stelle che meriterebbe la quinta di sicuro. Da consigliare come base per visitare il lago Maggiore.

Hotel fantastico con vista unica ed impagabile. Accoglienza estremamente gentile, stanze ottime e spazi comuni meravigliosi. Igiene al top con bagno pulitissimo. SPA efficiente e panoramica. Prima colazione inappuntabile. Insomma un quattro stelle che meriterebbe la quinta di sicuro. Da consigliare come base per visitare il lago Maggiore.

We have recently spent 7 nights at this wonderful, old hotel by the side of Lake Maggiore. We had booked a junior suite with a side view of the lake but, due to booking direct and the length of our stay, we were upgraded to a corner room with a balcony and front and side views of the beautiful lake and mountains. This was a massive, comfortable r...

We have recently spent 7 nights at this wonderful, old hotel by the side of Lake Maggiore. We had booked a junior suite with a side view of the lake but, due to booking direct and the length of our stay, we were upgraded to a corner room with a balcony and front and side views of the beautiful lake and mountains. This was a massive, comfortable room with sofa, armchairs, coffee table and a useful desk. Being at the garden side, it was very quiet and we slept well. The weather was mostly good so we were able to sit on the balcony on four afternoons on return from our excursions. It was interesting to watch the ferries and other boats coming and going. Not many birds to be seen, though curiously the whole time we were there, a group of up to 15 great crested grebes bobbed around in the exact same area, apparently doing nothing. Although we loved our room, there were some negative points: no TV channels in English, no tea-making facilities, only 1 shallow drawer in the whole suite, only 1 complimentary bottle of water (not replenished - surely an expensive hotel like this could provide more than one!), no shower screen so water splashed on to the floor and the plugs in both basins leaked badly, so we wasted a lot of water. On the plus side the lighting was good, there was more than enough wardrobe space, the bed was comfortable, there was always hot water and the shower temperature was consistent. WiFi was reliable and fast enough. Breakfasts were excellent with a massive choice of items to suit all tastes; the brown breads and cheeses were especially nice. Tea was delivered to the table though the teapot was not really big enough for two and sometimes we had to re-order. We had dinner in the hotel only once and this was a special 5-course meal marking 150 years of the hotel's operation. The food was exquisite and interesting and the service impeccable. Five nice wines were served and the 4 sommeliers patrolled regularly, offering a top-up. Appropriate live entertainment (pianist and lady singer) was provided. All told, it was a delightful, unhurried evening and, we felt, worth the €65 pp charge. The staff at reception were all very pleasant, helpful and very happy to chat and seemed genuinely pleased that we had chosen their hotel. There is a lovely, relaxed, calm atmosphere about the place and this adds to its charm. No noisy, badly behaved children here - it's not the sort of hotel that would appeal to most families! Even the few dogs accompanying their owners at breakfast were well behaved and completely silent. Restaurants where we had good, reasonably priced meals in Pallanza were Gattabuia, Emiliana and Bolongaro and in Intra, a neighbouring town, Hostaria de la Sostra. We ate at Il Burchiello, the restaurant nearest to the hotel; the food was nice but portions were small and overpriced and the waiter was dour. However, the young lady serving was charming and spoke good English. Our final day was spoiled by continuous heavy rain but apart from that the weather was good. Overall a very pleasant stay but 5 or 6 nights would have sufficed. The hotel is in a delightful, peaceful location and I can certainly recommend it for those who want a bit of luxury.

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo romantico hotel per il nostro anniversario di matrimonio. Il personale si è mostrato fin da subito molto gentile e attento: ci hanno offerto un upgrade della camera e fatto una sorpresa con dei macarons offerti a cena per festeggiare l’anniversario, davvero gentili! Vista ineguagliabile, si ha la sensazione di essere i...

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo romantico hotel per il nostro anniversario di matrimonio. Il personale si è mostrato fin da subito molto gentile e attento: ci hanno offerto un upgrade della camera e fatto una sorpresa con dei macarons offerti a cena per festeggiare l’anniversario, davvero gentili! Vista ineguagliabile, si ha la sensazione di essere immersi nel lago. Ristorante con piatti delicati e ricercati. Davvero una bella esperienza!

What a fabulous hotel! If you want to experience the Italian Lakes as you’ve seen them in the films, this is the place for you. Beautiful traditional decor, sumptuous with high ceilings and views to die for. Immaculately clean and with lovely grounds, including a private beach with direct access to the water. Nothing is too much trouble for the won...

What a fabulous hotel! If you want to experience the Italian Lakes as you’ve seen them in the films, this is the place for you. Beautiful traditional decor, sumptuous with high ceilings and views to die for. Immaculately clean and with lovely grounds, including a private beach with direct access to the water. Nothing is too much trouble for the wonderful staff. A new favourite that we will return to next year.

sono stato lì con la mia compagnia, in quanto le ho regalo in questo hotel un weekend romantico, l’esperienza è stata fantastica, la suite al quarto piano vista lago e’ proprio quello che cercavo per staccare dal lavoro e godermi un po’ di bel panorama al mattino, l’aperitivo appena arrivato è stato fantastico , con lo spumante che poteva solo c...

sono stato lì con la mia compagnia, in quanto le ho regalo in questo hotel un weekend romantico, l’esperienza è stata fantastica, la suite al quarto piano vista lago e’ proprio quello che cercavo per staccare dal lavoro e godermi un po’ di bel panorama al mattino, l’aperitivo appena arrivato è stato fantastico , con lo spumante che poteva solo che migliorare l’atmosfera , la struttura ci ha anche aiutato a visitare la città, prenotandoci un pomeriggio nel giardino villa taranto, la cena è stata super, di solito sono diffidente nel cenare nelle strutture, ma questa volta mi sono dovuto ricredere, cena buonissima e anche un livello di attenzione non indifferente in quanto la mia compagnia è celiaca , e la struttura ha saputo metterci a proprio agio trovando il menu giusto senza nessun tipo di problema. tornerò!!!

Struttura storica e molto ben tenuta in riva al lago, parking coperto privato a pochi metri e parco molto fruibile. Ristorante con ottima cucina, peccato la carta dei vini, risicata già di suo e poi due etichette scelte non presenti, sicuramente non all'altezza. Anche la spa è piccolissima, piscina invece buona. Nel complesso più che consigliato.

Struttura storica e molto ben tenuta in riva al lago, parking coperto privato a pochi metri e parco molto fruibile. Ristorante con ottima cucina, peccato la carta dei vini, risicata già di suo e poi due etichette scelte non presenti, sicuramente non all'altezza. Anche la spa è piccolissima, piscina invece buona. Nel complesso più che consigliato.

Sensazionale! Un soggiorno impeccabile in una location da sogno... Dagli spazi (piscina, parco, sauna) al personale (gentile e autenticamente premuroso) eleganza, cura del dettaglio e attenzione hanno caratterizzato il nostro soggiorno. Ristorante al pari di un locale stellato per materie prime, savoir faire e impiattamenti... Location consigliatis...

Sensazionale! Un soggiorno impeccabile in una location da sogno... Dagli spazi (piscina, parco, sauna) al personale (gentile e autenticamente premuroso) eleganza, cura del dettaglio e attenzione hanno caratterizzato il nostro soggiorno. Ristorante al pari di un locale stellato per materie prime, savoir faire e impiattamenti... Location consigliatissima... Ci torneremo...