Host: Romano Gonella
Guestrooms: 28
Address: Piazza Marconi 1, 28838 Stresa (VB) Lago Maggiore, Italy
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Telephone: 0323 30.540
Fax: 0323 32.621
Activities/Attractions: Stresa is a beautiful, small town of about 5,000 inhabitants on the shores of the Lago (Lake) Maggiore and situated on the road and rail routes to the Simplon pass in the region of Piedmont, Italy. Stressa is surrounded by mountains and home to the Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, Superiore de Pescatori and Isola Madre.
Because these three islands are so different from each other, it's worth visiting them all. Isola Bella, the nearest, is occupied mainly by Palazzo Borromeo, whose formally terraced gardens are open from April through October. The largest island, Isola Madre, has perhaps the most spectacular gardens of the whole area. It is a subtropical paradise (open April-October). Isola dei Pescatori, the third island, is a charming fishermen's village.
If you enjoy beautiful gardens, Stresa is the town for you. On the road from Arona is the Villa Pallavicino (open March-October, 9-6), glorious example of the art of blending manicured gardens with spontaneous local foliage. North of town is another magnificent garden, the 50-acre Villa Taranto (open April-October, 8:30-6:30). From the landing stage in town, take a traghetto (ferry) over to the Isole Borromeo.
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"We had a wonderful stay here. The location, right across from the boat dock with views of the lake, was perfect. It was fun to have breakfast in the room with big windows right on the sidewalk - fun to watch the passers-by and see the lake. Staff was helpful and kind; breakfast was very good."
"Very nice hotel, which we can recommend to everyone who wants to stay at the Lago Maggiore. Its clean and the employees are very polite. Most rooms have a view on the lake."
"The hotel was excellent value and the staff was extremely helpful."
"A wonderful little hotel. Good location. Very pleasant staff (I suspect family run). Large rooms, nice views from some rooms. Good breakfast. A very pleasant stay. Highly recommended."
General Information: Welcome to the Hotel Italie and Suisse ... located in the center of Stresa, 30 meters from the lake, 10 meters from the parking space and 150 meters from the beach. In front of the Hotel is the landing-stage for all the excursions on the lake. The Hotel's 28 rooms are furnished with particular accuracy and elegance. The hotel and rooms offer:
- a private bath-room
- telephone
- satellite TV
- most have a balcony
- a view of the Borromean Islands and the Alps in the
background
- bar lounge with Sat-TV
- internet access
- bicycle hire
- linen included
- bar
- towels
- luggage storage
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travel desk/travel info
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
Rates: (Prices quoted in Euros Dollars).
€65-125/room/night
Rates include buffet breakfast, service and taxes.
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"The staff were very accommodating and friendly, even anticipating our return each day by getting the key out ready. great central location, good size rooms, great breakfast!"
"The two rooms we stayed in were clean and spacious. The breakfast is standard European with bread, cold cuts and cheese, yogurt and fruit and cappuccinos made to order (Yummy!). The staff was friendly and very helpful with all of our questions."
"The hotel is in a perfect spot for easy access to the boat dock, shopping, and restaurants. Breakfast is substantial."
"The welcome received on arrival was marvellous. Well done to both hotel and restaurant, we look forward to a return."
"Excellent location, directly across the street from the Ferry's that connect Stresa with other villages along Lago Maggiore. Hospital staff very accommodating and the room-for the price-was spacious and very quiet. Highly recommend."
"We were very pleased with the Hotel. Simone did a super job having our breakfast ready the day we were leaving (it was before the normal serving time). We would stay at this hotel again."