Villa Toscanini is a property overlooking Lake Maggiore in Stresa, with a panoramic terrace, an in-house restaurant and rooms with lake views for relaxing stays.
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Villa Toscanini is a property in Stresa, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, about 1.4 km from the Borromean Islands. The building retains an elegant character, with classic-style furnishings and spaces facing directly onto the water: a panoramic terrace and a snack bar invite guests to stop and enjoy the lakeside scenery at any time of day.
The rooms, ranging from the more compact ones to suites with fireplace and whirlpool tub, almost all offer a lake view, private bathroom and balcony, with a spacious 90 sqm apartment designed for families or small groups. The in-house restaurant and bar complete the offering, along with services such as free WiFi, room service and a warm welcome for pets.
The lakefront location puts restaurants, piers and the area’s best-known attractions within easy reach, making Villa Toscanini a convenient base both for couples visiting Stresa and for those planning excursions to the islands and botanical gardens of the Verbano.
Villa Toscanini offers seven room types, from the 17 sqm Double Room with Lake View up to the 90 sqm Apartment with Lake View, all furnished in classic style. Most units enjoy a lake view and have a private bathroom with tub or shower, while balcony, minibar and coffee maker recur in several intermediate types such as the Triple and the Quadruple, the latter with flexible bed configuration.
Moving up in category, more exclusive details appear: the Superior Double/Twin Room and the Deluxe introduce the fireplace, while the Deluxe is the only one equipped with a whirlpool tub. The Apartment with Lake View, with two separate bedrooms and a living room, is designed for families and small groups. It should be noted that in the Apartment and in the Studio with Balcony WiFi is not available and breakfast and daily cleaning are not included.
The most compact of Villa Toscanini’s double rooms, with 17 sqm furnished in classic style and windows overlooking Lake Maggiore. The private bathroom has a tub or shower, while the coffee maker and minibar complete the amenities for an essential yet comfortable stay.
Designed for three people, this 23 sqm room adds a balcony overlooking the lake compared to the Double Room and combines a single bed with a large double bed. Classic furnishings and a private bathroom with tub or shower complete the accommodation.
The largest of the standard rooms, with 26 sqm and a balcony with lake view, designed for groups of up to four people. The bed layout is flexible: two singles plus a double, or two large double beds, depending on needs.
This 25 sqm Superior room stands out for its fireplace, an exclusive feature among the standard rooms, as well as the balcony with lake view and the option to choose between a double bed or two singles. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower.
The Deluxe, 28 sqm, is the only room equipped with a whirlpool tub in addition to the fireplace, and includes a sofa, safe and private bathroom with shower and bidet. A stay designed for those seeking greater comfort as a couple.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 90 sqm spread over a living room and two separate bedrooms, ideal for families or small groups. It has a fireplace, balcony with lake view and bathroom with shower; note that in this unit WiFi, breakfast and daily cleaning are not included.
An independent studio with balcony, designed for couples and equipped with a large double bed. As with the Apartment with Lake View, WiFi is not available in this accommodation either.
Villa Toscanini offers guests a terrace overlooking the lake, an in-house restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, as well as room service for those who prefer not to go out. The property also offers a shuttle service, private check-in and check-out, and daily cleaning, with attention to the youngest guests thanks to dedicated meals and family rooms.
General services include a safe, an on-site minimarket, air conditioning and heating, as well as key access and fire extinguishers for safety. The entire property is non-smoking.
On the dining side, the in-house cafeteria offers fruit and wine or champagne, while the menu can be adapted to special diets on request. Internet access is available in most of the property, and those traveling with pets will find dedicated bowls upon arrival.
Villa Toscanini stands on the lakefront of Stresa, on Via Del Marinaio, in an area where houses overlooking Lake Maggiore give way to small piers and fish restaurants. The setting is the quiet lakefront of Piedmont, just a short walk from the historic center and from the boarding point for the Borromean Islands, about 1.4 km away.
Stresa railway station is 1.9 km away, while Baveno’s station can be reached in 1.8 km; both connect the area to the Milan-Domodossola line. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 31 km away, while Milan Linate is further away, at 75 km. For meals, three highly regarded addresses such as Trattoria Imbarcadero, Osteria Ara 36 and La Pescheria are just 50 meters from the property.
Those staying at Villa Toscanini can dedicate their days to visiting the Borromean Islands, with Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori reachable by boat, or take a stroll among the blooms of Villa Pallavicino Park, 3.3 km away, and the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, 4.5 km away, particularly striking in spring and summer. For mountain and trail lovers, Val Grande National Park, among the largest wilderness areas in Europe by surface, is about 7-10 km away and is an ideal destination for hikes in the warmer months, while in autumn and winter the lake offers quieter views appreciated by those seeking an off-season break.
Guests particularly praise Villa Toscanini’s location, rated 9.4, and the cleanliness of the rooms at 8.2. Staff and comfort also receive good reviews, while the value for money, though positive at 7.5, remains the most debated aspect in the reviews collected.
Yes, Villa Toscanini offers free WiFi in most rooms, with the exception of the Apartment with Lake View and the Studio with Balcony, where the service is not available.
Yes, Villa Toscanini allows pets, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest; dedicated bowls are also provided upon arrival.
Check-in at Villa Toscanini is possible from 14:00 to 17:30, while check-out must be completed between 09:00 and 11:00; it is advisable to communicate the arrival time in advance.
No, breakfast is not included in the room rate at Villa Toscanini.
Yes, Villa Toscanini requires a security deposit of 50 euros in cash upon arrival, fully refunded at check-out after verifying the condition of the accommodation.
Villa Toscanini is about 1.4 km from the Borromean Islands, reachable by boat from the nearby piers of Stresa.
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