Relais with Medieval Atmosphere in Cannobio, Major Lake

This charming small hotel is housed in a 15th century palazzo, once a Franciscan monastery, in Cannobio, a captivating village on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Sympathetic restoration of the building has successfully established perfect harmony between the ancient structure and the functional requirements of a modern hotel. The Hotel Pironi today boasts a blend of original frescoes, antiques, vaulted ceilings, medieval stone columns and examples of modern furnishing. The impeccable and discreet service combined with the magic of the building itself make the Hotel Pironi the ideal setting for a relaxing stay.

The twelve rooms, each with its own special atmosphere and unique furnishings, will appeal to those with an eye for detail and successfully transmit a sense of ease and great comfort. Quiet, exclusive and comprehensively equipped, our stylishly elegant rooms all feature pieces of antique furniture. A number offer relaxing views of the lake while others overlook the pedestrian streets of the historic village centre.The room in which our buffet breakfast is served is an eighteenth century jewel, with frescoed walls and ceilings and an original terracotta floor.

On the first floor, the sophisticated salon with its wonderful fireplace is ideal for reading, conversation and working or simply as a place in which to spend a pleasantly relaxed and tranquil evening. The palazzo's old cellars have been converted into an extremely atmospheric restaurant with stone walls and vaulted ceilings. Ideal for an aperitif, a light snack or perhaps a sample from the broad and carefully chosen range of fine wines and grappas.