Fodor's Expert Review Il Sole di Ranco
Piazza Venezia 5, Ranco, Lombardy, 21020, Italy
For more than 170 years the same family has run this elegant inn—about an hour's drive from Verbania on the banks of the lake opposite Stresa—where guest rooms are in two late-19th-century villas surrounded by a garden and the chef does the family proud in the exceptional restaurant. Lake trout and perch find their way onto the menu, as do artichoke dishes in spring and eggplant in summer.
PROS
- classic lake setting
- tranquil grounds
- lovely pool area
CONS
- far from the tourist center (hotel offers tours with private drivers)
- decor on the old-fashioned side
- restaurant a bit pricey
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
0331-976507
Website: www.ilsolediranco.it
HOTEL DETAILS
14 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–early Feb., Free Breakfast
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–early Feb., Free Breakfast