This attractive, modern three-star hotel in Piedmont is located on a hill overlooking Lake Orta in the foothills of the Alps, not far from the Swiss border. This part of Italy is particularly known for its wine as well as its rich culinary tradition featuring delicious cheeses and salamis. Albergo Ristorante Monterosa, Novara
Hotel Lo Scoiattolo is a friendly, welcoming three star hotel set amid chestnut woods in the hillside resort of Massino Visconti, near to Italy's Lake Maggiore. There are 30 light and airy rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Novara
This pleasant little family-run hotel in Piedmont is attractively situated close to the shores of Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore's smaller sister lake. The area is unspoilt and very rural with lovely mountain scenery interspersed with handsome villas with beautifully tended gardens. Hotel Madonna Della Neve, Novara
This welcoming hotel in Piedmont has a peaceful location amid quiet woodland on the banks of Lake Orta. The picturesque medieval village of Orta San Giulio is just a few kilometres away and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports in the area. Hotel Giardinetto, Novara
This attractive family-run hotel in Piedmont (Piemonte) is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Set in pretty landscaped gardens, the hotel has fabulous views of the mountainous Lombardy countryside and the expansive lake. Hotel Conca Azzurra, Novara
Piedmont - Luxury 4-star accommodation in a splendid palace on Lake Orta, this holiday villa is within easy daytripping distance of Turin, Milan, the great lakes and the Alps. Hotel Villa Crespi. Hotel Villa Crespi, Novara
The very comfortable, state-of-the-art Hotel Le Palme, Arona, is one of the finest Lake Maggiore hotels, Italy. Just 2km from Arona, its 48 rooms over two floors offer something for everyone. Hotel Le Palme, Novara
This elegant hotel in Piedmont is idyllically located on the eastern shores of Lake Orta; it boasts tremendous views over the lake and of the magnificent mountain scenery. The area abounds with cycling and nature trails and there are several excellent golf courses and facilities for watersports in the area. Hotel La Sibilla Cusiana, Novara
