This hotel has been decorated with luxury in mind, with much use of marble, frescoed ceilings and comfortable soft furnishings. The location, just across the road from the lake, offers spectacular views of the Borromean Islands. A free courtesy bus runs to Stresa approx 1500m away, 6 times a day.
Bedrooms
68. All our air-conditioned rooms have jacuzzi-style bath with shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, minibar, telephone, safe, balcony and garden or lake view (may be front or side). The Villa Amintina is in the gardens (on sloping ground), 50m from the hotel. Its rooms are smaller, but have a large shared terrace with lake view.
Meals
Buffet breakfast and a good 4 course candlelit dinner with choice plus salad and dessert buffets.
Facilities
Pool (free towel service), poolside bar selling lunch snacks; private grass beach; extensive gardens; tennis court (pay locally); comfortable lounge; bar; dining room; à la carte restaurant; lift. Official rating 5 stars.
Special features
• Weekly piano bar • Spumante for honeymoons and Silver Wedding anniversaries.