Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta

This was our first visit to Italy and indeed Lake Maggiore. It didn't disappoint. The hotel occupies a prime position on the lake just a short distance from the centre of Stresa. The views over the lake and the islands is outstanding. We were lucky enough to have our breakfast on the terrace at sunrise on our last day. It was breath taking. Walking into the hotel is like stepping back in time. The decor is opulent and sophisticated without appearing old fashioned. All the staff were helpful, friendly and courteous at all times. The hotel offers a free shuttle service into the centre of Stresa which was very welcome as we didn't notice any bus stops nearby. Our room was in a separate building at the rear of the hotel but it still had a good view of the lake. It was clean and comfortable with ample storage for clothes and luggage. We were sad to leave but have promised ourselves that we will return.

This fantastic hotel ticks all the boxes! The views! The breakfast is served in the grandest room with the best views and Italian specialties. The elaborate decor suits the euro lake vibe. The spa/grotto must be experienced, hot tub, Turkish bath, steam etc. The staff is wonderful. Loved our stay.

whilst rating room at 4 stars this is simply as the decor was not our style but the there was absolutely nothing to complain about. Service was brilliant Location - again it's not 5 stars as I could not or more correctly advised not to walk into Stesa as you have to walk on the road for part of the way (small part). There was an excellent shuttle service operated on a schedule. If outside schedule the cost to call it out was very reasonable.

My stay at the hotel was truly wonderful ✨. The rooms are elegant and very comfortable, with breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. The service was excellent, and the staff were friendly and helpful, making the stay even more enjoyable. Breakfast was varied and delicious, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was luxurious and relaxing. A perfect place for those seeking comfort and elegance. 🌿

A mentally disturbed woman who is clearly a family member of the owners screams frequently at the front desk staff in front of guests, an unexpected unpleasantry for such a highly-rated and expensive facility. While beautifully located on the edge of the lake, the hotel is 1.3 km from the town center, and an 800 m walk on the edge of a road with busy traffic before reaching a safe walking area. Outstanding services and view of the lake and mountains. Buffet breakfast was delicious, but eggs and porridge cost additional - an annoying peculiarity. Air conditioning is turned off in the guest rooms during October, which they call “cold months.” It required opening doors and windows (and curtains) to cool the warm room, a negative. Notable: Ana at the front desk and Claudia in the breakfast area were both outstanding.

This was our third time here. The hotel continues to be a favorite. The rooms are lovely overlooking Lago Maggiore. The customer service is over the top. Stresa is reachable by hotel shuttle. The scenery is like a post card. We'll definitely itely be back.

A stunning hotel perfectly situated across from the picturesque Lake Maggiore. Our room offered every modern convenience, including a private balcony with breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The property and its amenities were immaculate, the staff exceptionally attentive, and the food and cocktails truly outstanding. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Lovely hotel with beautiful views from our balcony ( busy road infront but that is where the hotel was originally built many years ago ) The staff were great and very friendly as my mobility is limited, and helped with my mini scooter to cross the road and get down to steps to go out on the lovely launch from the hotel, along with the very exciting Cigarette boat ! They were also very happy to load and unload my mini scooter from the shuttle bus into Stresa. Super room just needs more soundproofing from the rooms that can be connected by doors to others. If you want a amazing excursion head to Zermatt just into Switzerland and take a helicopter trip around the Matterhorn !

I stayed here for a beautiful wedding last week! Staff was not only great with customer service, but also very fun and friendly. I got the junior suite Lakeview room, which is located on the first floor (Room 105) and it was just perfect! Breakfast came with the room every morning and food was great! The hotel itself had very intricate and lovely decor. It was extremely hard to not want to take photos of every little detail. Even the elevator was very well decorated, and we took multiple selfies in the elevator alone. My bed was extremely comfortable.

We had decided to visit Milano and the Italian Lake area. We ended up deciding to fly to Milano and visit Lakes Maggiore and Como. It looked best to go to Maggiore first cause it is not far from Malpensa airport. And the biggest attraction on Maggiore seemed to be the Borromean Islands, so we planned to stay close. This led us to the Hotel Villa and Palazzo Aminta. What a fortuitous chain of events!! This property is in the most beautiful location. Great views of the Lake and the Islands! Terrific, luxurious guest rooms. And the most genuinely friendly and accommodating staff I have ever experienced. I bet I have stayed in nearly a thousand hotels in my life and I cannot think of a better one. If you get anywhere even close to northern Italy, you must stay here.

A luxury resort hotel overlooking Iosla Bella just a short distance outside of downtown Stresa. Like others along the lakeshore, this 4-floor hotel feature rooms with beautiful iron balconies festooned with colorful flowers. The interior of this hotel is reminiscent of a Belle Époque French chateau and you could easily believe you were in Paris except for the Italian greeting. We booked a Superior lake view room and were placed in a room on the third (4th by USA standards) floor with a nice large balcony overlooking Lake Magiore and the Borromeo islands-what a view! While the room wasn't very large, especially given the price (566€) it did offer a nice view and large, well-appointed bathroom. The hotel also features a great pool that was almost warm from the hot sun, a spa and two restaurants-both serving Italian food with one that is ultra high end and the more traditional one in an amazing glass and iron setting-something that would look at home in Paris. Breakfast is included and the sumptuous buffet offers something for everyone and caters to its many foreign guests and even included waffles, eggs cooked to order and American bacon in addition to all the expected items in Italy. We stayed for two nights to enjoy the sights and attractions of the area. Pros: amazing views, luxurious furnishings, top notch (if formal) service, warm pool, outstanding breakfast, beautiful hotel and super tidy Cons: too far to walk to main town (although they do offer a free shuttle 4 times daily-or else it's 12€ a ride), AC-not possible to get the room very cool (typical European AC unit), smallish rooms (by US standards)

We were greatly looking forward to our stay at the Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta. Unfortunately, we feel the need to file a complaint containing several concerning items. Our room contained scores and scores of bugs. We have photos and video. They sent a housekeeper to the room and she was attempting to vacuum them all away for about an hour. But the constant stream of bugs never ceased the entire time we were there. The hotel's answer to this was to implore us to not open the doors to the outside, yet one of the room's biggest features was the beautiful outdoor terrace. When we expressed interest in heading into Stresa for dinner, we were given two restaurant recommendations. We expressly asked if we needed a reservation, but we were told by the woman working the front desk that we did not need one, that it would be a quiet evening, and that there would absolutely be no problem getting a table. We walked through the pouring rain, and when we arrived at the restaurant that was our first choice, not only was it entirely booked, but they were incredulous that the hotel would have sent us there without making a reservation. The second choice was the same, booked solid. We walked through the pouring rain and eventually found a place ourselves. When we went to check out, they tried to charge us 100 Euro per night extra for the "extra bed" for our son. But there was no extra bed. He slept on the pull-out couch included in the room. They claimed our reservation was only for two people, but they did not say anything about this when we checked in, and did not say anything when I went to check out. They just added it to the bill without so much as a mention. When I protested the charge, they were intent on explaining why I should be charged, and after going back and forth, I finally suggested to them that they not add the charge because of all of the bugs in the room. It was only then that the manager emerged and wanted to talk for fifteen minutes about the bugs, and then finally acquiesed to remove the charge. The most important--and most disturbing--item to report is that the owners of the hotel have a collection of World War II memorabilia in the entrance to the main restaurant. Among its items are several pieces of Nazi memorabilia, including several with swastikas. As Jews traveling through Europe in today's world, I hope you can imagine how shocking it was not only to see this, but to see it displayed so proudly and so openly. We asked about it at the front desk, and the clerk claimed not to know what I was talking about. I had to walk her over to the display to show her what I was referring to. She had no answers to my query about what the intention was of having these items on display, but she promised to pass my e-mail address along to the owners, and that they would send me a note to respond to my inquiry. No e-mail or phone call was ever received. Items number 1, 2, and 3 I chock up to terrible service. Item #4 I find unforgivable, and I'm shocked to know that this hotel is part of the carefully curated groups of hotels under both Tablet Hotels and Virtuoso. Is it possible that no one has been made aware of this?

This is the place for the best hotel breakfast you will eat on earth. Every corner there is a special touch of class and elegance. The service is the very best, and the food in its restaurant and room service the finest. We misplaced an item in our room and it was retrieved and brought to us by the house keeper. The fridge is stocked 2 times a day with fine refreshments. The spa and pool comfortable and relaxing. Fun can be had just a few minutes walk or by using the complimentary bike service to the town of Stresa, and the boat docks. The sights and comfort of the room are excellent. The hotel makes the Ritz Carlton look like a holiday inn. It is very clean and grand in every way. Thank you Aminita we will remember you forever.

We visited this hotel last year. The restaurant was very nice and the views were beautiful. However, the Nazi memorabilia in the hotel's lobby near the restaurant is very disturbing. It is not acceptable to display swastikas in Europe.

Just returned. Spotless moderate sized hotel with impeccable service. Amazing views of Lago Maggiore. Nice but slightly noisy pool due to adjacent highway that cannot be seen due to beautiful and well placed landscaping. Take a look at online photos they are representative and stunning. Room service was prompt and always met expectations, We had a new suite 702 was the room number and it was perfect, updated, minamalist but very cool with classical wall and window treatments. Management and reception personnel were very helpful at all times. The Northern-vs-Southern Italian cultural differences are obvious here but with all due respect the staff were elegant, friendly and professional if not necessarily as warm as staff at comparable hotels in Rome, Amalfi or Taormina. Purely cultural I imagine. The food was excellent at the hotel and the nearby Borromean Islets. The only annoying problem was a requested chartered 5 minute boatride on a small boat cost almost 100 euros. Not a big deal, but a similar trip on nearby Lake Orta cost about $30 bucks. I think the Hotel got a piece. Not a big deal. Lots of nice Europeans there, mostly Brits and some Germans and French in their Ferraris and Lambos. Im glad we did not go to Como tho it was worth a day trip. Como has been overrun by immigrants. Good for the Italians to be humanitarian but some back streets looked a bit seedy in downtown Como. Enjoy the Hotel, upgrade to a Suite....It was worth every dollar.\\SW