Hotel Splendid, a Design Boutique Hotel Baveno, Italy

"Featuring a private beach and swimming pool, Hotel Splendid is set right on the lakeside, a 5-minute walk from central Baveno. It offers panoramic views out over the mountains and Lake Maggiore. Rooms are elegant and spacious with carpeted or hardwood floors and classic furniture. They have a balcony with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen TV, laptop-size safe and minibar. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine. It features an outdoor terrace and has panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. The pool at the Splendid Hotel features a hydro-massage area. Guests also have a fitness center with sauna. Baveno Port is less than half a mile away for boat trips across the lake to Verbania and the islands." - My Boutique Hotel (en)