Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees & SPA
Corso Umberto I, 67, 28838, Stresa Italy
Get rewarded with One Key
Get rewarded with One Key
Priceline
StayForLong
Trip.com
View all 16 deals
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Full view
View all photos (2,549)2,549
Room & Suite (368)
Dining (149)
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
#5 of 91 hotels in Stresa
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Travellers' Choice
Luxe and tradition; since 1863 the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees is the place to stay while visiting the Maggiore Lake area. The builing, the public areas and the rooms feature all modern conforts while still keeping the same belle epoque atmosphere. The park is decorated with statues, fountains and rare plants and the view from the rooms and the restaurant is spectacular. The Medical SPA of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees is one of the first in Italy and can offer aesthetic treatments combined with a personalized diet.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Valet parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Outdoor dining area
Poolside bar
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hammam
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Massage chair
Salon
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Show more
Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Bidet
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Flatscreen TV
Whirlpool bathtub
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Show more
Room types
Mountain view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Suites
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Green
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Italian
Location
80Somewhat walkable
Grade: 80 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
5Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Corso Umberto I, 67, 28838, Stresa Italy
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Car HireSee all Stresa car hire
2174Reviews47Q+A100Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 1,387
- 494
- 180
- 70
- 43
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
More
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Most Recent
+1
Everything you would expect at a 5 star hotel! Attentive service without being in your way, professional staff with longevity that manage operations well. Spotless well appointed facilities that make you feel like you’re in a special place. The hotel itself is on par with the famous palaces you might visit while staying here…not to mention it’s own place in history. We would whole heartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Stresa! … the included breakfast was unparalleled and we enjoyed the free access to the spa amenities as well!
Read more
Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Balcony room facing the lake… you won’t be disappointed! Close the glass doors you won’t hear a...
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
A fabulous hotel. We had a room with a large balcony that overlooked the lake - it was lovely! It is a short week to the shops and cafes of Stresa - which were a surprisingly good find. Also there is the ferry terminal - where one can take the ferry to the three islands The Spa has an indoor pool which was terrific. It also has a great outdoor pool - weather permitting Breakfast is an all- encompassing buffet. We didn’t have lunch there. Dinner was either a la carte or table de hote. We weren’t as impressed with the dinner as we were with breakfast. But there are plenty of other options in town. The staff were first - class - and an overall fabulous experience
Read more
Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Absolutely beautiful hotel with fantastic views over Lake Maggiore and the Alps. A ten minute lake side stroll to Stresa centre. Staff very helpful. Public areas beautiful. Breakfast superb hot or cold served on the lakeside patio or in the ornate dining room. Room very good but a struggle getting in and out of the over bath shower due to the fixed shower head and narrow bath which resulted in a bit of a flood on the bathroom floor when used. Nevertheless an extremely enjoyable experience.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Value
Location
Service
Room Tip: Garden view fantastic. Explore the whole hotel - spa, bars, pool, gardens.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
We booked the Grand Hotel not knowing whether it would be a good choice or not. We were not disappointed. The pluses: great front desk/concierge staff; outdoor pool excellent and beautiful; indoor pool/spa one of a kind and fabulous; room was beautiful with balcony and wonderful lake view. The Hemingway bar area, with piano music, was great. The hotel is quite ornate, by design, and the ability to want/enjoy this ambience/decorative style that is a throw back is important to fully appreciate the hotel. The style fit Stresa and the location, but if you are looking for modern, this is not it (the pool/spa excepted). The only other issue is that the dining room, both for breakfast and dinner, is quite large, and definitely gives a big hotel feel. If you are looking for a boutique small hotel feel, this is not it. So, if a grand hotel with a great view and that is a bit of a throwback is your goal, look no further. Look to the shoulder seasons for more reasonable pricing.…
Read more
Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Spent four nights at this beautiful historic property in September as part of our 30th anniversary celebration. The hotel and surrounding property is beautiful and ornate. Location is perfect and within a short walk of the main town, piers to catch the ferries and easy access to the public promenade. The room was nicely decorated in classic ornate style. Daily breakfasts were plentiful with a good variety of options to choose from. While we had no issues with the service and staff that we engaged with - compared to other hotels of this caliber - we did observe that the staff was not as proactive in their direct interaction with the customers. Having said this, it was the largest of the hotels that we stayed in during our trip - so that may have factored into the differences observed. All in all - we highly recommend this property if staying in Stresa.…
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
A super hotel in a perfect location. Stresa is a great town and the hotel is not far from the ferry pick-up points. A very grand and luxurious place indeed! Our room with balcony overlooking the gardens to the rear was lovely. Customer service was excellent. The spa was a great bonus, too. My only criticism is the breakfast, which although has a good selection of food does not cater well for those with dietary requirements. Nothing is labelled. As a vegan I was glad I took my own porridge oats, as otherwise there was just fruit salad. The hotel did get bread, soya yogurt, soya milk and plant based spread for me, however I know supermarkets do many more vegan options. I do feel that Italian hotels need to start doing a wider range of options. We really loved the hotel grounds and the housekeeping service was second to none. If you want guaranteed warm weather then maybe visit earlier than September as we had a few days of rain. This didn’t spoil our holiday, however. …
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Location
Service
Room Tip: For dietary requirements do email in advance.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
The hotel was amazing and the view spectacular. Food was excellent. Perfect location to shops and restaurants. I had a massage at the beautiful spa and went swimming in the indoor pool. Loved both. Highly recommend this hotel.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Value
Location
Service
Room Tip: Make time for the indoor pool. Very clean and relaxing. So glad I did it.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
+1
Beautiful hotel, there from 1863. The location, decor, modern pool and spa, everything is beautiful. Excellent breakfast in a white salon or in the terrace overlooking the lake. Walking distance from downtown Stresa and many restaurants. Walking distance from the piers where you take the boats to go to the islands which are a must visiting. We couldn't be happier with this hotel.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Overwhelmed by the hotel. Wonderful decor, so much marble, great position,Impeccable service in the restaurant at breakfast and dinner. (we were a week on half board) Took us all the week to realise how much art etc there was to see, including the extraordinary fountain Would give it 10 stars for all the above. However;: No English language channels on TV Shower over the bath with a high side. Potentially very dangerous Evening meal OK with a couple of fantastic desserts but main courses lacking in imagination and rather similar ( 3or 4 slices of meat on a bed of veg night after night) Great service though especially Fabio who was fab Rip off prices for drinks. Bottle of still water 7 euros Cheapest wine 32 euros But most of all, my wife had food poisoning, from evening meal to such an extent that she soiled herself. We had shared all food except her starter the previous evening which had to be the culprit. Told maitre’d the next day but. he was totally disinterested In summary I would encourage people to stay but don’t be taken in by the decor…
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Beautiful rooms, lavish breakfast, dedicated staff.... and prime location on Lake Maggiore! I want to particularly thank Katia, the Front Desk assistant manager, for her genuine kindness and for making sure we had a wonderful stay. I also want to thank Said, the Concierge, who gave us some great tips about the area and helped us book some restaurants. Last but not least, Michele, a dedicated staff member who was our personal waiter every night we had dinner at the hotel. We will sure come back!
Read more
Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
PRICE RANGE
US$252 - US$343 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
grand hotel stresa, grand hotel des iles borromees
LOCATION
ItalyPiedmontLake MaggioreStresa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
172
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingGRAND HOTEL DES ILES BORROMEES & SPA: UPDATED 2023 Reviews, Price Comparison and 2,549 Photos (Stresa, Italy) - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA
Which popular attractions are close to Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Nearby attractions include Sky Bar at Hotel La Palma (0.2 km), Monumento al Mulo (0.07 km), and Villa Ducale (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ristorante Pizzeria Grano Duro, Ristorante Il Borromeo E Hemingway Bar, and Regina Palace.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA have airport transportation?
Yes, Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Stresa.
Are any cleaning services offered at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.