5-star hotel on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in Stresa, with a panoramic pool overlooking the Borromean Islands, a spa and a private lakeside garden.
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Villa e Palazzo Aminta is a 5-star hotel overlooking the shores of Lake Maggiore, in Stresa, with a private lakeside garden and an outdoor pool facing the Borromean Islands. The property, part of the Leading Hotels of the World network, combines the elegance of a period villa with international-level service, making it a suitable choice for romantic stays or relaxation-focused holidays.
The rooms, almost all with a balcony and lake or park view, feature marble bathrooms, original frescoes and Murano glass lamps; goose-down duvets, a pillow menu and a free minibar on request complete the amenities. Junior suites, suites and a large apartment with a private kitchen offer more spacious solutions for families or extended stays.
The Grotta di Palazzo Aminta wellness centre offers a Turkish bath, whirlpool tub and treatments by reservation, while the gym is free. The Le Isole restaurant serves gourmet cuisine and I Mori offers Italian dishes, with a bar open all day between the terrace and the pool. A free shuttle service connects the hotel to the centre of Stresa several times a day, which can also be reached on foot in about 25 minutes.
The rooms at Villa e Palazzo Aminta are spread across several categories, from the Deluxe Double Rooms to the larger suites, with sizes ranging from 22 sqm for the Superior with park view to 150 sqm for the apartment with lake view. Most feature a balcony or terrace facing Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, with marble bathrooms, original frescoes, Murano glass lamps and air conditioning as recurring features throughout the property.
Alongside the classic room types are solutions designed for longer stays or larger groups, such as the Junior Suite with garden view and the apartment with a private kitchen and three bedrooms, ideal for families. The superior suites add whirlpool tubs, walk-in closets and separate living areas, while the room in the dependance offers greater privacy in a standalone building, with a private patio facing the lake.
At 26 sqm, it’s among the largest double rooms in the property, with a spacious balcony overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. The marble bathroom with whirlpool tub, the original frescoes and the Egyptian cotton linens make it one of the most carefully appointed rooms in the Deluxe category; it can also be connected to another room.
Located in a quiet area of the property, it overlooks the park or Palazzo Aminta rather than the lake, offering a more intimate atmosphere compared to the lake-facing rooms. It features a sitting area, Murano glass lamps and a marble bathroom with tub; some units have a balcony.
At 38 sqm, it’s larger than the Deluxe and Superior rooms, and stands out for its private terrace overlooking the lake and the Borromean Islands. The marble bathroom with tub, the original frescoes and the sitting area with sofa and satellite TV complete one of the first accommodations in the suite range.
Unlike the Deluxe with full lake view, here the balcony offers a partial view of the lake combined with a full view of the garden. The small reading table, the Murano glass chandeliers and the frescoed walls accompany the marble bathroom with tub; some units are connecting rooms.
The only room located in a building separate from the main villa, the dependance, which ensures greater privacy. It has a private patio with a view of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, a reading table, Murano glass chandeliers and a marble bathroom with tub.
At 55 sqm, it marks the size jump toward the true suites, with carpeted floors, a walk-in closet and a separate living area with sofa and satellite TV. The bathroom combines tub and shower, while the balcony offers the lake view typical of the higher categories.
Unlike the Junior Suite with lake view, here the view is of the garden and the layout includes a living room separate from the sleeping area, with three beds in total between the room and the sofa bed. Soundproofed walls, a minibar and a TV with streaming services complete a solution suited for three people.
The largest accommodation in the property, at 150 sqm, with an independent entrance, three separate bedrooms and two bathrooms. The private kitchen with fridge and dishware makes it the only self-catering option for large families or extended stays, with a lake view from the main rooms.
Villa e Palazzo Aminta offers guests a wellness centre with a Turkish bath, whirlpool tub, massages and beauty treatments by reservation, as well as a free gym and bicycle rental for a fee. The outdoor pool, the private lakeside garden and the private pier complete the outdoor offering, along with a valet parking service and electric vehicle charging stations.
For dining, the hotel offers two restaurants – Le Isole for gourmet cuisine and I Mori for Italian dishes – as well as a bar open all day, an in-room minibar and the option to have breakfast served directly in the room. Room service, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange and luggage storage are designed to make the stay easier, as is the free shuttle service to the centre of Stresa.
Villa e Palazzo Aminta stands along Via Sempione Nord, on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, in a secluded position compared to the centre of Stresa but directly facing the water and the Borromean Islands. The private garden slopes down to the lake to a private pier, while the outdoor pool and the solarium terrace take advantage of the panoramic view of the islands, in a residential setting that favours quiet over the bustle of the town lakefront.
The centre of Stresa can be reached on foot in about 25 minutes, but a free shuttle service connects the hotel to the town six times a day between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm. Stresa railway station is 1.5 km away, Baveno station is 2.1 km away, while Milan Malpensa Airport is about 31 km away, just under an hour by car. The I Mori restaurant is only 50 metres from the hotel, Settimo Cielo is 500 metres away and Cardini is 600 metres away, all reachable on foot.
From here it’s easy to arrange boarding for the Borromean Islands, a classic destination for the boats departing from the Stresa lakefront. In summer there are also days to be spent at Parco Villa Pallavicino, 3.2 km away, among animals and historic gardens, and the 5 km separating the hotel from the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, among the best known in Italy for their spring blooms. In autumn and spring, hiking enthusiasts find in the trails of the Val Grande National Park, about 8 km away, a natural alternative to walks along the lake.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.6) and the WiFi (9.9), followed by cleanliness and comfort (9.3). Value for money remains the lowest score (8.2), consistent with the luxury positioning, while the lakeside location earns an excellent 9.3.
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Yes, Villa e Palazzo Aminta welcomes pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Villa e Palazzo Aminta offers continental, Italian and buffet breakfast, with the option to have it served directly in the room.
The Grotta di Palazzo Aminta wellness centre includes a Turkish bath, whirlpool tub, massages and beauty treatments by reservation, as well as a free gym for guests.
Villa e Palazzo Aminta is about 25 minutes on foot from the centre of Stresa, also connected by a free shuttle service running six times a day between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm.
Yes, Villa e Palazzo Aminta has free private parking, with a valet parking service also available on request.
No, Villa e Palazzo Aminta does not require a minimum age for check-in.
