This definitely must be the best hotel in Cannobio. First, the location can't be beaten. Right at the main promenade, with beautiful vistas, and with all places of interest within an easy stroll. The hotel must have undergone a recent refurbishment or re-painting. Both on the outside and the inside the paint looks very fresh, and there are no signs whatsoever of the wear or tiredness that often plagues old buildings. The rooms are very nice, decorated in a classical Italian style that matches the building and the surroundings very well. You've got everything that you need, everything is in perfect working order. Our room had a small balcony, which we loved. The views from there are incredible. Sitting there in the evening and overviewing the lake and the life on the promenade is perfect to wind down a day. The service is also excellent and the staff are very friendly. And although room rates may be at the upper end of the range in Cannobio, they are still very reasonable in comparison to what you pay for similar hotels in other tourist destinations. Just one word of caution - the food outlets connected to the hotel can't keep up with its standard. Since there are plenty of dining options in the area, this is not an issue. All in all we enjoyed our stay a lot and didn't find anything to fault. If you are in Cannobio, I can't think of a better place to stay. Highly recommended.