A small family-run hotel in the heart of Stresa, just steps from the ferry pier for the Borromean Islands and the Lake Maggiore promenade.
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Hotel Elena is a family-run property located in the historic centre of Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, just 100 metres from the ferry terminal for the Borromean Islands.
The hotel occupies a highly central position on Piazza Cadorna, the beating heart of the town’s life, with a bar featuring an outdoor terrace ideal for a drink after a day of sightseeing. The six room types, from Single to Quadruple, share a simple style with parquet floors, private bathroom with shower, LCD TV, minibar and safe; many overlook the square, animated by the constant flow of tourists and locals.
The beach is just 200 metres away, while the cable car to Monte Mottarone is reachable in a few minutes on foot, making Hotel Elena a practical base both for those visiting the lake and for those wishing to reach the alpine panoramas up high. Buffet breakfast is served every morning, and Stresa train station is about 900 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train.
The room offering at Hotel Elena ranges from the Single, designed for solo travellers, to the Quadruple suited to larger families, passing through Double, Triple and Twin rooms. All room types share a simple layout with parquet floors, private bathroom with shower, LCD TV, minibar and safe, guaranteeing a consistent base level of comfort regardless of the room chosen.
What differentiates the rooms is mainly the size, which ranges from the 11 sqm of the Single to the 23 sqm of the larger room types, and the view: several rooms have a balcony overlooking the lively Piazza Cadorna, the heart of Stresa’s town life. The Twin Room is designed for those who prefer two separate beds, while the Triple and Quadruple combine single and double beds to suit larger groups and families staying together.
The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, with 11 sqm of space designed for those travelling alone. Simple furnishings, parquet flooring and en-suite bathroom with shower; some units overlook the lively Piazza Cadorna.
Designed for couples, it offers 17 sqm with a large double bed and the option to specify your preferred bed type when booking. Essential furnishings and parquet flooring, as in the rest of the property.
At 23 sqm, this is among the largest in the hotel, suited to small groups or families thanks to the combination of a single bed and a double bed. Here too, the room may overlook the lively Piazza Cadorna.
The same size as the Triple, but designed to accommodate up to four people, thanks to two single beds paired with a large double bed. The most suitable option for larger families or groups of friends.
The only one among the double rooms to offer two separate single beds instead of a double bed, ideal for couples who prefer to sleep in separate beds. Features a balcony, wardrobe and complimentary bathroom amenities.
A variant of the Triple Room with a single extra-large double bed, with no size indicated. A compact solution designed for two people who want to sleep in a spacious bed.
Hotel Elena offers guests a bar with snack bar service, ideal for a quick break or a drink on the outdoor terrace overlooking Piazza Cadorna. The property has an elevator, heating and a luggage storage service, convenient for those who want to explore Stresa before check-in or after check-out.
General services also include express check-in and check-out, the availability of family rooms and non-smoking rooms in an entirely non-smoking property, as well as fax and photocopying facilities for guests’ practical needs. There is also parking available, useful for those reaching Lake Maggiore by car.
For connectivity, the hotel offers internet access on site. Overall, the services are designed for a practical and essential stay, in keeping with the family-run and informal style that has characterised Hotel Elena since its entrance on Piazza Cadorna.
Hotel Elena is located in the heart of Stresa’s historic centre, overlooking Piazza Cadorna, the main square of the lakeside town on Lake Maggiore. All around, guests can feel the lively atmosphere typical of the lake’s tourist towns, with restaurants, cafés and shops just steps from the property’s entrance: venues such as La Piazzetta, Torino and Bistrot 76 Stresa are only a few metres from the hotel.
The ferry terminal for the Borromean Islands is about 100 metres away, while the beach is a two-minute walk, 200 metres from the reception. The cable car to Monte Mottarone, which climbs to over 1,400 metres offering views over the Alps and the pre-alpine lakes, is easily reachable on foot. Stresa train station is about 900 metres away, and those arriving by air will find Milan Malpensa Airport 29 km away.
Stresa is an ideal base for exploring Lake Maggiore in every season. In spring and summer, visitors can explore the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens and Villa Pallavicino Park, about 1 km from the hotel, or go hiking in Valgrande National Park, 9 km away. In autumn and winter, the charm of Monte Mottarone shifts to panoramic walks and less crowded trails, while a boat trip to Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori, the heart of the Borromean Islands, remains appealing all year round.
Guests particularly praise Hotel Elena’s location, with a score of 9.6, and the staff’s helpfulness, rated 9.2. Cleanliness and value for money also receive good ratings, while WiFi collects a bit more criticism.
Hotel Elena is located at Piazza Cadorna 15, in the historic centre of Stresa, about 100 metres from the ferry terminal for the Borromean Islands and 200 metres from the beach on Lake Maggiore.
No, Hotel Elena does not allow pets during the stay.
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Hotel Elena has internet access on site, but the WiFi service received a lower score than the other categories in guest reviews, at 6.5.
The minimum age required to check in at Hotel Elena is 18 years.
Yes, Hotel Elena is just a short walk from the cable car that climbs to Monte Mottarone, easily reachable on foot from the reception.
Hotel Elena offers a varied buffet breakfast for guests every morning.
