Villa Taranto Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Borromean Islands - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Villa Giulia - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Isola Bella - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 59 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 104 min drive
Mergozzo Station - 16 min drive
Gravellona Toce Station - 16 min drive
Verbania Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Gelateria Zanzi - 1 min walk
La Cantina - 3 min walk
Il Porticciolo - 1 min walk
Frool Fruit Bar - 2 min walk
Il Regno di Napoli - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ancora
Located near a train station, Hotel Ancora is a great choice for a stay in Verbania. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and water skiing. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 19 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 19 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 103072-ALB-00005, IT103072A1LFSD9MYU
Also known as
Ancora Hotel
Ancora Verbania
Hotel Ancora Verbania
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Hotel Ancora Hotel
Hotel Ancora Verbania
Hotel Ancora Hotel Verbania
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ancora offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ancora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ancora?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ancora?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 19 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ancora?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Ancora and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around Hotel Ancora like?
Hotel Ancora is in the heart of Verbania, a short 2-minute walk from Intra Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes' walk from Villa Taranto Botanical Garden.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Fabulous in every respect!
Fabulous location overlooking Lake Maggiore, and across the road from the ferry port, making it super-easy to visit the Borromeo Islands and even Switzerland!
The room was beautifully clean and comfortable.
What was particularly nice was the free coffee bar in the lounge and the "sweetie bar" in reception, and the welcome drinks & nibbles were an exceptional touch.
Everything is within close walking distance, with lots of nearby restaurants and cafés.
Would definitely stay here again.
Susan
Susan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
The staff & accommodations were exceptional
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 7, 2024
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Very nice place and very good staff
craig
craig, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Wonderful staff, breakfast and location!
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2023
Staff very friendly and helpful.Rooms at the front noisy at weekends.
Susan
Susan, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 26, 2023
Falah
Falah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2023
It was all wonderful, like every time when we are coming. We will come back next year again.
Julia
Julia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2022
Magnus
Magnus, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2022
Been loving you for so long…
I’ve been visiting Ancora for over 10 years and I never tire of this hotel and it’s location and views of Lago Maggiore. Breakfast is fantastic, parking is easy. Not a resort, it’s a simple business-style hotel but it’s fantastic.
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2022
Fabulous beautiful Fantastic location!!!! 10 stars *****
You will love friendly staff and awesome Linens on very upscale beds. The rooms are great size and you will enjoy the thick towels and housekeeping.
Great Great Great !!!!!!
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2021
Ernest da
Ernest da, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2021
Simple stay
Seems to be ine of the best hotels aound the area, but well just for one night it was fine. Quite old though, room is small and nothing special. Did not try the breakfast here. Location is great.
Sarah Anja
Sarah Anja, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2019
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2019
great location, good breakfast, nice and clean room
Viola
Viola, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2019
Definitely not a 4 Star Hotel, maybe back in the 1980s, the first room we were allocated was really poor,however the staff did eventually move us into an attic room 5 levels up?
The breakfast was ok(fairly repetitive).
There was one member of staff who was very helpful (Marta) overall great location but wouldn’t return to this hotel, one other major point if taking you car to this location be prepared for a large parking cost!!!
Verified traveler
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2019
Ancora
A perfect hotel in a perfect location.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2019
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2019
Excellent hotel excellent staff.
Excellent hotel with very friendly Excellent staff .
Even though it’s right on the main road. The windows are so good you can’t hear anything when they’re closed. Also the room air conditioner is fantastic. It was in the upper 90s outside we stayed. And I actually got the room too cold.
The free breakfast is excellent as well. Fresh squeezed orange juice, and a vegetable juice machine. Even had sparkling wine.
I will stay here every time I’m in the area.
Doug
Doug, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2019
Friendly helpful staff. Very clean. Close to ferry for visiting around the lake. It is over 100km from the airport so you need to be aware that trsnsport might be expensive.
Verified traveler
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2019
Overall great, however during our stay we experienced live bands playing right next to the hotel until 00:20. Noise level was very disturbing for us. Other consideration should be that most of the apartments are not barrier free.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 24, 2019
Great location
Whilst the room was a little dated, it was clean and comfortable. Location was great, with easy access to the port.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2019
Affordable luxury!
Beautiful hotel right on the waterfront in Verbania! Great location, close to restaurants and steps away from the main ferry - staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, hotel is very clean and very well taken care of. Wouldn’t look to stay anywhere else if we found ourselves back near Lake Maggiore in the future!