Though the setting is magnificent and the history of this property is fascinating, we found it cold, cheese-pairing and very much in need of some serious renovations during a recent stay in an absurdly over-priced junior suite. For starters, it seemed strikingly stingy that there was no welcome amenity in a 350 Euro a night room--a bottle of Spumante might... More

With views of beautiful Lake Maggiore. The Hotel is celebrating its 150 th anniversary. Public rooms are open and airy with beautiful plants throughout. Breakfast buffet included in your stay had a nice selection, offering the opportunity to soft boil you own egg, the scrambled eggs are runny, but tasty. Rooms are filled with inlaid furniture, a great bathroom in... More

There are quite a few grand hotels in Stresa, along the lakeshore of Lago Maggiore. I can't tell if the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees is the best, but at least it deserves the term of 'grand'. Corridors, rooms, the reception and dining room, even the elevators all are thoroughly Belle Epoque style and even if you don't like this... More

My husband and I stayed at this hotel at the end of April - we picked it initially because of the other good reviews and it's proximity to Isola Bella which we wanted to visit. The hotel is absolutely stunning in terms of decoration - beautiful ornate italian styling and extremely friendly and helpful staff. We ate dinner in the... More

I chose this hotel because of its reputation. It is a Belle Époque beauty. The public areas and rooms are beautiful. It was a treat to stay here. There is a nice indoor pool for lap swimming. The breakfast has great food with good variety. However a grand hotel with grand price tag should have grand service which it does... More

This hotel is everything we anticipated and more. It is well located, within easy walking distance of the ferries and small town. The rooms themselves are amazing, the bed was seriously comfortable and the breakfast selection wonderful. Even the hotel corridors are a thing of wonder. We were on a driving holiday and the hotel has ample parking set in... More

This review is actually based on my fond recollection of the countryside trip I took as a teenager with my Dad a little over 20 years ago! We were touring and tooling around and had hit the proverbial wall. We needed a 5-star pit stop and after checking hotels around the area, we decided to bite the bullet and stay... More

Absolutely fantastic. Every part of this hotel is absolutely astonishing, from the welcome to the parking place. I suggest to spend as much time possible inside the hall, which is really a royal estate. The staff is absolutely kind and ready to help. If you would like to visit Stresa and you want an incredible moment that you will always... More

Located like a pearl between many hotels along the lake.Staff are great especially the coniserg who helps you with pleasure. We got a room facing the lake, very nice and large one. The hotel's facilities are great kept, every single lamp is lighting snd believe me there are many in each room. Wi fi is strong and you hsve to... More