Family-run hotel in an Art Nouveau villa with a park in Stresa, 50 meters from Lake Maggiore, with apartments featuring kitchens and international buffet breakfast.
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Hotel La Fontana is a family-run 3-star property in Stresa, set in an Art Nouveau villa from the 1940s surrounded by its own park, just 50 meters from Lake Maggiore.
The eleven room types, all featuring classic furnishings, air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, range from more compact doubles to independent apartments with kitchens, ideal for families or extended stays. Many units overlook the garden or directly the lake, while others have a balcony or private terrace.
Breakfast is served every morning in the dedicated room with an international buffet spread, while the inside bar stays open until 11:00 PM. The property provides an electric vehicle charging station and accepts pets, provided they are not left unattended in the room.
Stresa stretches along the western shore of Lake Maggiore, just steps from the piers for the Borromean Islands: the train station is only 400 meters away, while the nearest public beach is a five-minute walk.
The rooms at Hotel La Fontana share a classic and bright layout, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower in every unit. Sizes range from 20 sqm for the standard doubles to 22-25 sqm for the triples, up to 45 sqm for the family room designed for those traveling with children.
Several room types offer views of Lake Maggiore or the inner garden, and some rooms, such as the Deluxe with balcony, also feature a private terrace overlooking the water. For longer stays, there is a ground-floor apartment with a kitchenette and bunk bed, suitable for small groups, and a spacious 120 sqm apartment with terrace featuring a full kitchen, separate living room and fireplace, among the property’s most spacious solutions.
Among the property’s double rooms, this Superior stands out for its private balcony overlooking the garden or Lake Maggiore, by choice. The large double bed can be paired with an extra futon, useful for an occasional third guest. The unit is completed by air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with shower.
Unlike the Superior, this room does not overlook the lake but offers alternative views of the garden and mountains, with the same flexibility to choose between a double bed or two single beds. Air conditioning, minibar and satellite TV complete a practical solution for those who don’t need a balcony.
Designed for three guests, this triple offers a direct view of Lake Maggiore and the pool, with the option to choose between a mixed layout (single plus double) or three separate single beds. A private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries complete the amenities.
At 45 sqm, this is the largest room among the traditional types, designed for families of up to four people with children. It offers a balcony with lake view and the option to configure the beds in two alternative ways, from a mix of singles and a double to two double beds side by side.
Slightly larger than the Triple with lake view, this 25 sqm room instead overlooks the garden and the mountains, offering a quieter and more secluded setting. The bed configuration remains flexible between a mixed layout or three singles, with a private bathroom featuring complimentary toiletries.
The only double room to offer both a balcony and a terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, this Deluxe is the ideal choice for those wanting to enjoy the view from outside as well. Air conditioning, soundproofing and minibar complete a room designed for a romantic stay.
The most compact of the lake-view rooms, it still offers a pool visible from the window and all the essential comforts: air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, in a soundproofed setting also suitable for those seeking peace and quiet.
The first of the property’s two apartments, located on the ground floor with independent access, spans 60 sqm over two bedrooms: one double and one with a bunk bed, ideal for families with children or small groups. The kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, allows for a more self-sufficient stay compared to the classic rooms.
Hotel La Fontana offers a garden with a sun terrace and outdoor furniture, ideal for relaxing just steps from the lake, along with an inside bar and a coffee service with wine and menus for special diets on request. For sustainable mobility, an electric vehicle charging station is available.
General facilities include bicycle rental, a shuttle service, a safe, an elevator and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas. The property is equipped with internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels in the room, as well as comforts such as air conditioning, heating and soundproofing.
Rooms are completed with a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, a wardrobe and desk, while pets are allowed with a possible surcharge.
Hotel La Fontana stands on Via Sempione Nord, in the northern part of Stresa, just 50 meters from the shore of Lake Maggiore. The area retains the charm of the early 20th-century Art Nouveau villas that characterize the lakefront, with private gardens and tree-lined avenues sloping down to the water. Stresa’s historic center, with its pedestrian lakefront and piers for the Borromean Islands, is reached within a few minutes on foot, as is the nearest public beach, about five minutes from the hotel.
Getting around is easy: Stresa’s train station is just 400 meters away and connects to Milan in just over an hour, while Milan Malpensa airport is about 30 km away. For an informal meal, the restaurant Il Borromeo is only 150 meters away, and several bars and venues overlooking the lake can be reached within 800 meters on foot. Those traveling by car will find the Sempione state road right next to the property, convenient for reaching Baveno and Verbania as well.
Stresa is the gateway to the Borromean Islands, reachable by boat in just a few minutes from Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori: in spring and summer, boat trips and walks through the botanical gardens are the most popular activity, while the Villa Pallavicino Park, 2.1 km away, offers nature trails also suitable for families. A little further, the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto (5 km) are worth a visit in the spring months for their blooms. In autumn and winter, the Mottarone cable car offers views of the Alps and the snow-covered lake, while history lovers can venture as far as the Rocca di Angera, about 13 km away, one of the best-preserved castles in the region.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.2, and staff helpfulness, which reaches the same score. Cleanliness (9.1) and room comfort (9.0) are also highly appreciated. The value for money stands at a solid 8.6, while the overall rating confirms a solid experience, especially popular with couples.
Yes, Hotel La Fontana accepts pets, although a surcharge may apply. However, pets cannot be left alone in the room during the day or at meal times.
Hotel La Fontana is located about 50 meters from the shore of Lake Maggiore, in the northern part of Stresa.
Hotel La Fontana has private on-site parking, as well as a paid electric vehicle charging station.
Check-in at Hotel La Fontana is available from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a surcharge for later arrivals, while check-out is from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hotel La Fontana serves an international buffet breakfast every morning in the dedicated room; we recommend checking at the time of booking whether it is included in your chosen rate.
Stresa’s train station is about 400 meters from Hotel La Fontana, an easy walk away.
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