Kiki Deere
Hotel expert
Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Villa e Palazzo Aminta, Stresa, Lake Maggiore
WHAT WE LOVE...
This glitzy hotel on Lake Maggiore's western shore is one of the lake's grandest, with stucco motifs, Venetian floors and gleaming chandeliers. Located on the lakefront road, this Belle Epoque mansion with Liberty-style interiors commands gorgeous views of the lake islands - you could easily while away a few hours gazing through the large windows at the bar and taking in the jaw-dropping lake vistas. Sprinkled here and there are works of art belonging to the Zanetta family (this is a family-run hotel). The spa is a real highlight, with a grotto housing a steam room, ice waterfall, multi-sensory shower walk and whirlpool tub. You'll also find an outdoor heated swimming pool looking out towards the lake, a private beach and three private jetties.
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THE DETAILS
Location
The wonderfully large windows in the bar and restaurant offer gorgeous views of the lake islands.
The hotel is on the lakefront road, a few minutes' drive from Stresa.
By plane: there are direct flights to Milan Malpensa from London (1 hours 50 mins) and Manchester (2 hours 15 minutes). The hotel is a 50 minute drive from the airport. Free on-site parking. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
Great for couples seeking a peaceful and romantic getaway. While the afternoon away in the thermal grotto and then sip cocktails as you soak up wonderful lake views from the bar. This is one of the lake's most sumptuous hotels, although the decor is less traditional and the ambience less stuffy.
Service & Facilities
We love unwinding at the spa after a day's sightseeing.
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Gardens
- Swimming pools
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
Decorated in soft pastel colours, the Flower Suite offers decidedly more contemporary décor, with a cosy mezzanine floor and stunning panoramic views of the lake islands. The spacious top floor rooms boast wonderful lake views.
Double Room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Villa Room, Junior Suite, Flower Suite, Belvedere Suite, Liz Taylor Suite, La Borromea Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with Acqua di Parma toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, balcony, TV, desk, Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
The waiters actively engage with guests, and dishes are presented with a little drama at the tables. I Mori, with its Liberty-style gazebo with large windows and wrought-iron tables provides an informal feel.
I Mori: Gourmet dining, Italian and traditional dishes including lake fish tempura and piedmont veal fillet.
Le Isole: Typical Italian cuisine, including burrata and roast lamb.
I Principi: Morning coffees, evening drinks and cocktails.
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