... international and Mediterranean dishes, served by candlelight indoors or out on the terrace. There is also an Italian villa-style bar serving drinks and cocktails with live piano music some nights. Guests can bask in the Mediterranean sun on the terrace around the outdoor pool and enjoy snacks and drinks from the poolside bar, while taking in views of the Borromeo Islands. For those who wish to capture the view, the hotel offers art lessons, as well as holding decoupage and cookery classes on request. The hotel has its own private beach from where boat excursions and water sports are available, and guests can use the tennis court by the lake, stroll through the surrounding parkland, or take advantage of the hotel's bike rental service. Those wishing to relax, can visit the spa, retire to the reading room with a quiet book, or indulge in a massage in the hotel's treatment room. Nearby attractions include a zoo, which is 1.5 kilometres away, and the Alpinia Botanical Gardens, which are within 10 kilometres. The Centovalli Mountain Railway which connects to Switzerland, is 35 kilometres away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel. Taxis are available outside the terminal. Alternatively, the hotel operates a shuttle service, bookable in advance for a fee.

Room Types:

Deluxe Double with Lake View:   One king bed or two twin beds. Larger than Superior Room. Lake view. Individual decor with hand-painted trompe l’oeil wall scene, hand-painted Venetian-style furniture, and Murano-glass chandelier. Minibar, safe, cable television, dial-up Internet connection, and hair dryer. Marble bathroom with Etro Italian toiletries, bathrobes, gold-and-chrome fixtures, and jetted-tub/shower combination.

Superior Double with Park View:   One king bed or two twin beds. Garden view. Individual decor with hand-painted trompe l’oeil wall scene, hand-painted Venetian-style furniture, and Murano-glass chandelier. Minibar, safe, cable television, dial-up Internet connection, and hair dryer. Marble bathroom with Etro Italian toiletries, bathrobes, gold-and-chrome fixtures, and jetted-tub/shower combination.

Single Attic Room:   One single bed. Top-floor room. Individual decor with hand-painted trompe l’oeil wall scene, hand-painted Venetian-style furniture, and Murano-glass chandelier. Minibar, safe, cable television, dial-up Internet connection, and hair dryer. Marble bathroom with Etro Italian toiletries, bathrobes, gold-and-chrome fixtures, and jetted-tub/shower combination.

Driving Directions: From the Milan Malpensa Airport: Take the A8 in the direction of Laghi - Sesto Calende Then join the A26 towards Gravellona Toce. Exit at Arona and follow the SS33, with the lake on the right, for about 18 kilometres to Stresa. Alternatively, exit the A26 at Carpugnino (no buses) and follow the narrow road for five kilometres to Stresa.

Room Amenities:

• Direct-dial phone • Cribs (infant beds) available • Child care (in room, surcharge • Complimentary toiletries • Blackout drapes/curtains • Makeup mirror • Bathroom telephone • Bidet • Window opens • Cable/satellite TV • Climate control • Shower/tub combination • Hypo-allergenic bedding availa 

-Borromeo Islands Nearby | -Lake Orta 11 Miles / 18 Kilometers | -Angera Castle 24 Miles / 38 Kilometers | -Botanic Gardens 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers | -Umbrella Museum 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers | -Villa Pallavicino (zoo) 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers | -Centovalli Mountain Railway 22 Miles / 36 Kilometers | -Santa Caterina del Sasso Church 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers