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Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Stresa

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Aerial view
Hallway
Outdoor wedding area
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Corso Umberto I, 67, Stresa, VB, 28838
  • Place, Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Ducale
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stresa Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Imperial Suite

Imperial Suite

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stresa

Heart of Stresa.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Villa La Palazzola and Villa Ducale. Congressi Palace and Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Villa Ducale - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Villa La Palazzola - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Isola Bella - 19 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Stresa Station - 8 min walk
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Stresa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lungolago - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Centrale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gigi Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Stresa
Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square meters) and includes a conference center. A seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Stresa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5382 sq ft of conference space
  • 500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1861
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 26 and February 8.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 103064-ALB-00025, IT103064A12ZZDWRRA

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Borromees
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Grand Des Iles Borromees
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Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was fantastic but the rooms are small and tired. Our sink was blocked and the bed was quite uncomfortable. The shower head was on the long side of the shower over bath, not the end wall. It was impossible to keep water inside the shower area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable Stay in a paradisiac environment

We enjoyed our time in this marvelous hotel every minute. It was one of the most memorable stay, the hotel being an architectural highlight and disposing of a highly professional staff. The spa is as impressive as the beautiful environment of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nowlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of our favorite hotels in the world. It is Old-World glam, and was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway's. The dining and hospitality are wonderful. We also love the sweet town of Stressa, set on Lago Maggiore. We went Baromee island hopping to beat the heat. The ferry stop was a few minutes stroll from the Hotel. Was all in all an unforgettable experience - and our second time there. We willbe back! .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ibukunoluwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very well located in Stresa and it stands out from most of the other properties in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a grande dame hotel with rich history and a wonderful spa!!! Truly amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GinaLoretta, Spottsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful breakfast. Helpful staff. Incredibly decorated. Deluxe. Fantastic view of the lake and the 3 islands.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities. I couldn’t rate it 5/5 as the
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles K

Liked: Amenities
Great job
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention to everyone and all the details in every single aspect of hospitality were amazing…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Great buffet breakfast and piano bar. Good location to water activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stunning hotel and was like staying in a palace. The spa and indoor pool were fantastic especially as it rained during our stay. The Hemingway bar was a great place for a drink in the evening with relaxing live music. Some of the room decor is a bit dated. Especially the drapes, bed covers and curtains but otherwise it was a very special place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous Grand Hotel

Des Iles Borromees is a hotel that prides itself on delivery and presentation of classic Victorian age elegance and style, with a modern twist. The restored building is fabulous and the rooms are finished to the same standard. Attention to detail by the hotel staff is superb and everything is delivered with a smile. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old school Italian charm. Has kept a certain elegance and upkeep that is sadly missing from most places. Hemingway would spend many a night there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The baroque decor is stunning and the views over the lake are incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anngel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night, but it was lovely. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond and the rooms and grounds were gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely fantastic could not have asked for a more beautiful location, good food, and really nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025