A 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Stresa, just steps from Lake Maggiore, with a panoramic pool, fitness center and elegant lake-view suites.
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Boutique Hotel Stresa is a 5-star hotel in the centre of Stresa, in Piedmont, just 1.4 km from the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms and suites with balcony or terrace, soundproofed walls, coffee machine and minibar; many units look directly onto the lake, while the larger suites add a bathtub, separate living room and even a private sauna. It’s the ideal choice for couples seeking a refined stay or families wanting generous space, up to the 120 sqm Suite with 2 Bedrooms.
Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a well-kept garden and a restaurant serving Italian and local dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options on request. A 24-hour reception, airport transfers, bike rental and car rental complete the offer.
Corso Umberto I, the street on which the hotel stands, is just steps from the lakefront and Stresa’s railway station, convenient for reaching the lake’s islands and the area’s botanical gardens.
Boutique Hotel Stresa offers eight room and suite types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine. Every accommodation includes a private balcony or terrace, while several superior rooms offer a direct view of Lake Maggiore or the inner garden.
The simplest options, such as the Double Room with Garden View, start from 30 sqm, while the suites well exceed 60 sqm, adding a separate living room, whirlpool bathtub and, in the case of the Suite with Sauna, even a private sauna with pool view. Those travelling in a group or with family can choose the Suite with 2 Bedrooms, at 120 sqm, able to host up to six people across two bedrooms and two sofa beds.
This is the property’s entry-level room type, with 30 sqm, a terrace overlooking the inner garden and soundproofed walls. The private bathroom with walk-in shower and the two single beds make it suitable for those travelling together without needing a lake view.
Compared to the Double Room with Garden View, this room gains an extra 15 sqm and a terrace with a partial view of Lake Maggiore, while keeping the same air-conditioning and soundproofing comfort, with an extra-large double bed.
A 70 sqm suite with a separate living room, an independent bedroom and a bathtub, as well as a view of Lake Maggiore. It’s among the few units in the property with an en-suite bathroom inside the bedroom.
Thanks to its corner position, this 60 sqm suite enjoys a triple view over the lake, the garden and the inner courtyard, a distinctive feature compared to the property’s other suites, which are mainly oriented towards the lake.
With 65 sqm and a large private balcony overlooking the lake, this suite adds a bathtub to the standard amenities, setting itself apart from the Corner Suite by offering a balcony instead of the triple view.
This is the largest accommodation in the property, at 120 sqm, with two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms and two distinct living areas, designed for groups or large families of up to 6 people, with a bathtub and lake view.
A deluxe version of the entry-level room, with the same 45 sqm as the King Deluxe but overlooking the garden instead of the lake, with a private terrace and a large double bed.
The only unit in the property with a private sauna, this 79 sqm suite also offers a bathtub and a triple view over the lake, the garden and the pool, a combination of comfort not replicated in any other room type.
Boutique Hotel Stresa offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a spa area and a well-kept garden, ideal for relaxing after a day on Lake Maggiore. The property is also designed for active leisure, with bike rental, walking and cycling tours, hiking, fishing and a tennis court.
On the dining side, there’s a restaurant serving Italian and local cuisine, a bar and the option of breakfast in the room, along with menus for special diets on request. Amenities designed for a comfortable stay are also on offer, including a 24-hour reception, room service, laundry service, luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the property, along with free private parking with garage.
Boutique Hotel Stresa stands on Corso Umberto I, the pedestrian street running along the lakefront in the heart of Stresa, among boutiques, historic cafés and the piers from which boats depart for the islands of Lake Maggiore. The setting is that of the elegant Liberty-style town that has hosted European high society on holiday since the early 1900s, with period buildings and villas overlooking the water just steps from the property.
Stresa’s railway station, on the Sempione line, is just 500 metres away, while Baveno station is 3.9 km away. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 55 km away, a convenient option for those arriving by car or with a private transfer, a service offered directly by the hotel. Stresa’s town centre, with restaurants such as Lido Blu and Lo Stornello, is all within walking distance.
From here, the Borromean Islands can be reached in a few minutes by boat, at 1.4 km, with Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori among the lake’s most photographed destinations. Parco Villa Pallavicino, at 1.3 km, offers a nature trail among animals and botanical species suitable for families too, while the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, at 5 km, are worth a visit especially in spring for the blooms. In summer the lake is suited to sailing, windsurfing and fishing, while in every season the area remains a reference point for cycling tourism, thanks to scenic routes along the shores and towards the surrounding hillside villages.
Guests especially reward the location, with a score of 9.9, and room comfort, rated 9.8. Cleanliness, staff and services are also highly appreciated, all above 9.5. Value for money, while still positive at 8.5, is the relatively less impressive point compared to the rest of the experience.
Yes, Boutique Hotel Stresa accepts pets on request, at a cost of EUR 70 per pet per night, up to a maximum of one pet per stay.
Boutique Hotel Stresa is about 1.4 km from the Borromean Islands, reachable in a few minutes by the boats departing from Stresa’s lakefront.
Yes, Boutique Hotel Stresa offers free private parking, as well as a garage, for guests arriving by car.
Yes, Boutique Hotel Stresa has a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a fitness centre and a spa area.
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Boutique Hotel Stresa has a restaurant serving Italian cuisine and local dishes, a bar and the option of breakfast in the room, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options on request.
Yes, Stresa’s railway station is about 500 metres from Boutique Hotel Stresa, a convenient connection for those travelling by train.
