Family-run hotel on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the centre of Stresa, with views of the Borromean Islands, a panoramic lounge-bar and a beach just steps away.
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The Hotel Italie et Suisse is a 3-star hotel located directly on the Stresa lakefront, with views of the Borromean Islands and the surrounding Alps. The property occupies a location that guests reward with a 9.7 score for location, thanks to the proximity to the lake excursion pier and the nearest beach, just 150 metres away.
The rooms, air-conditioned and furnished in soft colours, all feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, flat-screen satellite TV, telephone and safe; many offer a private balcony and some enjoy a direct lake view. The range goes from the single room designed for solo travellers to the triple room for families or small groups.
Among the shared facilities, the lounge-bar with satellite TV, reading area and internet point stands out, ideal for a moment of relaxation after a day of excursions. Buffet breakfast, with continental and Italian options, is served every morning from 7:30 to 10:00. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, a detail that makes the hotel suitable for those travelling with their dog or cat along the shores of Lake Maggiore.
The rooms at the Hotel Italie et Suisse share a common setup that includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, flat-screen satellite TV, telephone and safe, with furnishings in soft tones that evoke the lakefront atmosphere. The range covers different needs: from the Single Room designed for solo travellers, to the larger Triple Room, through double solutions with single or double beds.
What sets the room types apart is mainly the size, ranging from 17 to 25 square metres, and the presence of a balcony or lake view in some superior rooms, including the Double Room with Lake View, the only one overlooking the waters of Lake Maggiore directly. Some options allow guests to choose the bed configuration at the time of booking, making the property flexible for couples, families with a child, or small groups sharing the same space.
Air-conditioned room with soft-toned furnishings and a private bathroom with bathtub. This is the property’s basic room type, designed for couples, and includes flat-screen satellite TV, telephone and safe.
This is the largest room in the hotel at 25 sqm, designed for families or small groups thanks to the flexible bed configuration, chosen between a double plus single bed or three single beds.
The most compact room in the property, at 17 sqm, designed specifically for solo travellers. It features a private bathroom with bathtub or shower and the same amenities as the other room types.
A twin solution with two separate beds, suitable for those who prefer not to share the same double bed. Same 21 sqm size and same amenities as the other double rooms.
The only room type with a direct view of Lake Maggiore, with the bed configuration to be specified at the time of booking, between double or two singles. Same size as the other double rooms but with an exclusive view.
The Hotel Italie et Suisse offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a lounge-bar with satellite TV, reading area and internet point, perfect for a moment of relaxation with a view of Lake Maggiore. Wine and champagne service at the bar completes the dining offer.
General services include luggage storage, ironing and laundry service, safe, lift and non-smoking rooms, as well as a shuttle service and airport shuttle useful for those arriving from Malpensa. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day, with smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector.
In the room, guests will find a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, free toiletries, hairdryer, electric kettle and desk. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, a detail that makes the property welcoming even for those travelling with their pet along the shores of the lake.
The Hotel Italie et Suisse is located on Piazza Marconi, directly on the Stresa lakefront, in the heart of the main tourist centre on the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore. The area is pedestrianised and lively with cafés, restaurants and shops: Caffe Bolongaro Stresa is just 8 metres away, La Chocolaterie des Iles 20 metres, and Il Portico 40 metres, making the hotel a convenient starting point for evening walks along the lake.
Stresa railway station is about 700 metres away, Baveno station 4.1 km, while Milan Malpensa Airport can be reached in about 29 km, roughly half an hour by car. The pier for excursions to the Borromean Islands is right in front of the hotel, and the nearest beach is 150 metres away. Milan Linate is further away, at 72 km.
From here it’s easy to organise trips to Isola Bella and Isola Madre, and some guests spend an afternoon at Parco Villa Pallavicino, 1.1 km away, among animals and botanical gardens. In about 5 km you can reach the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, while lovers of wilder nature can head to Parco Nazionale Valgrande, 9 km away. In summer, the lake is enjoyed with boat trips, water sports and walks along the lakefront; in winter, the proximity to the Alps makes Stresa a convenient base for high-altitude excursions too, with views of the snow-capped peaks visible from the property itself.
Guests particularly praise the lakefront location, rated 9.7, and the availability of the staff, with 9 points. Cleanliness and WiFi scores are also good, while general services receive slightly more reservations compared to the rest of the experience.
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Yes, the Hotel Italie et Suisse accepts pets of any size at no extra charge.
No, the Hotel Italie et Suisse does not offer free on-site parking; it is located in Stresa’s pedestrian centre, just steps from the lakefront.
The Hotel Italie et Suisse is located directly on the Stresa lakefront, with the pier for excursions to the Borromean Islands right in front of the entrance and the nearest beach 150 metres away.
Yes, the Hotel Italie et Suisse includes a buffet breakfast with continental and Italian options, served every morning from 7:30 to 10:00.
Yes, the Hotel Italie et Suisse offers the Double/Twin Room with Lake View, the only room type with a direct view of Lake Maggiore and a private balcony.
The Hotel Italie et Suisse is located about 29 km from Milan Malpensa Airport, also reachable via the airport shuttle service offered by the property.
