Hotel Italie et Suisse - Stresa

7.5

This was our first visit. The hotel is very conveniently placed for the pier with its steamers and the town centre. The drawback was that our room, requested to have a view, was actually sideways on. We could see the lake, fine, but in the square below was a bar which played music over an outside loudspeaker until 11.30 every evening. The hotel did move us to a room on the front, which was quieter, but since it was on the first floor, the lake view was lost behind the lakeside trees. You should also be aware that there is no service before 7 am (front door locked? - we didn't check) and breakfast is officially from 7.30, although they were good and fed us earlier so that we could take our 7.15 taxi to the station.

7.1

Staff very friendly and helpful. Very central especially as beside ferry dock for access around the lake. Stresa is a lovely place to stay with plenty of nice restaurants and this hotel is a good base for that. However our room faced the street which had traffic on it all night as a result rooms a little noisy. Really enjoyed our stay. Had to pay for public car paking which cost €6.50 a day.

5.0

Pretty noisy-music is playing just outside every night till 11 pm. Hotel is closed between 1am and 7 am! Beware of that! Breakfast is very decent.

4.0

The hotel is next to a small square where very loud in vivo music was played until late at night. Breakfast was scarce and there were signs posted warning guests not to carry away food.

4.9

THE HOTEL HAS FRONT AND SIDE ROOMS FACING THE LAKE, BUT WE WERE GIVEN A ROOM FACING THE REAR (NO VIEW AT ALL), EVEN THOUGH THE HOTEL WAS NO WHERE NEAR CAPACITY. (MOST OF THE KEYS WERE STILL HANGING AT ALL TIMES). BECAUSE WE WERE STAYING FOR 3 NIGHTS, WE ASKED TO BE MOVED AND WERE TOLD THERE WERE NO OTHER ROOMS AVAILABLE. IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING WITH A COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE AND WANT TO CHARGE BATTERIES, FORGET IT. THERE ARE NO OUTLETS IN THE ROOM. ONLY ON ONE DAY DID WE RECEIVE GLASSES (PLASTIC) AND HAD TO GET OUR OWN, AND THE TOWELS WERE OF THE DISH RAG TYPE. WE HAD A MINI-BAR CABINET WITH NO MINI-BAR IN IT AND THE INTERNET WAS AVAILABLE FOR 5 EUROS PER USE. BREAKFAST WAS AVERAGE. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND LOOK ELSWHERE, AS THE HOTEL IS OVER-PRICED FOR THE COST CHARGED. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN THE CLOSE BY AREA.

7.0

Occhio... manca il parcheggio (quello pubblico antistante è sempre pienissimo) e all'1 di notte l'hotel chiude e chi è fuori RESTA FUORI!

8.3

This was our second time here. There right on the lake and only about 30mins from the Malp Airport which makes it perfect for your last stop befor heading home.

10

Very good position - quiet (I can't understand why other reviewers say it's noisy), clean and welcoming.

10

This is very fine hotel, run by a dedicated family who provide exceptional service. I will always plan to return here. Had a spectacular room with a view of the lake and already look forward to my return to this hotel.

9.3

I have stayed at this hotel many times and the consistent level of quality and welcome, as well as the excellent breakfast buffet, is something I can count on. Great place, wonderful people, good price.

9.7

Great location and the best value for the money. The room was a little nosy because it was on the street but the staff was the very best. Very helpful and friendly. I loved this hotel because of the wonderful staff.

8.0

economic hotel, good price, but very old hotel. From other hand, eveything was working but surely the hotel needs refreshing, we had a view for another building, and on the 3rd floor we had to walk as the lift gets only to the 1st floor :-(. additionally - very basic breakfast, even no fresh croissants...

4.1

very disappointed with this hotel, despite the beautiful surroundings and it being in a good location. we had no air conditioning, very little cupboard or wardrobe space and no fridge. staff didnt go out of their way to help and we got charged for using the internet even though we couldnt get connected. we stayed in 7 hotels during our stay in italy as we were travelling around and this was by far the poorest.

9.5

The hotel was excellent value but a little more variety in the breakfast would be appreciated.

7.8

Across the board, the evening meal was at another hotel and the welcome received on arrival was marvellous. Well done to both hotel and restaraunt, we look forward to a return.

6.9

The staff isn't very multi lingual...

8.9

Excellent location, directly across the street from the Ferry's that connect Stresa with other villages along Lago Maggiore. Hospital staff very accomodating and the room-for the price-was spacious and very quiet. Hotel provided a fan to help cool the room. Please note that the hotel does NOT have air conditioning, yet, in all but the hottest of months, it is a very cool and comfortable hotel. Highly recommend.

7.9

Although the Hotel had lost our booking because of a server problem with their PC they quickly got us a great room and also offered to fix up boat travel for the next day when there was a public boat strike on Lake Maggiore.

6.7

Front rooms are noisy until about 11.30pm. Air conditioning needed in summer months. Staff very helpful e.g. will store luggage if afternoon departure

9.0

The hotel was excellent value and the staff was extremely helpful, but it was on a very busy road with steady traffic noise until midnight every night. After that time, it was much quieter and easier to sleep.

8.1

The two rooms we stayed in were clean and spacious. The breakfast is standard European with bread, cold cuts and cheese, yogurt and fruit and capuccinos made to order (Yummy!). The staff was friendly and very helpful with all of our questions. Unfortunately the building next door began construction every morning at 7.00 am. But overall we were satisfied with our stay.

4.1

La stanza sembra più di un hotel a due che a tre stelle, anche se è pulita. Inoltre il parcheggio, a differenza di quanto dichiarato sul sito, non solo non è gratuito, ma proprio non esiste; bisogna usare quello pubblico.

8.2

Très bien situé, face à l'embarcadère des îles Borromées ; nous avions la chance d'avoir des chambres avec vue sur le lac. Un peu vieillot mais propre, avec chambres spacieuses

9.6

A wonderful little hotel. Good location. Very pleasant staff (I suspect family run). Large rooms, nice views from some rooms. Good breakfast. A very pleasant stay. Highly recommended

9.6

We were very pleased with the Hotel. Simone did a super job having our breakfast ready the day we were leaving (it was before the normal serving time). We would stay @ this hotel again. The only problem was there was only public parking avaiable , but it was off season so we parked for free about 75 meters away from the hotel. The breakfast was a good eurpeaon breakfast.

9.5

We had a wonderful stay here. The location, right across from the boat dock with views of the lake, was perfect. It was fun to have breakfast in the room with big windows right on the sidewalk--fun to watch the passersby and see the lake. Staff was helpful and kind; breakfast was very good. The room was comfortable and clean but very small, basic and sparsely furnished. However, it was adequate for our needs given that we spent little time in the room What is perfect also is the location, not just close to the lake but behind the hotel is the town: all sorts of souvenir and food shops, restaurants and "real" shops too--I needed an adapter for my camera battery charger and it was just a 2 minute walk to a camera store. Fun to wander the little walkways and streets and window shop. Another real plus is that right next door is a travel agency with an English speaking woman who was extremely helpful and from whom we bought all our train tickets for the entire trip, saving time and crowds in train stations.

9.8

Excellent hotel for touring Lako Maggiore and thereabout. Hotel just across street from the boat landings. Do not fall for the individual boat operators "taxi" service, get a ticket for the lake boat at the main ticket center. Parking is across street in the city lot. Discount for all day parking can be obtained from the hotel staff.

6.2

Comfortable room with balcony. It was noisy until about 11 PM. Is near center of town and across the street from the ferry terminal. Inexpensive parking across street at terminal. Left our car there for 2 days. There was continental breakfast. No restaurant in hotel, but plenty near by.

7.9

Handy location just 5 minutes out of town, in a quiet side street. The church bells at 7.30am were the only drawback - there was no way you could sleep through them! Staff were friendly and helpful, though English was limited. Breakfast was fine and room was relatively spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. Off-street parking was very good. I would recommend it and would stay there again.

8.2

Excellent service. Comfortable, clean accommodation. Our room overlooking the cafe square next door was noisy - nightly live music - but other roms must be quieter and the music was pleasant enough!

9.6

Delightful little hotel. Room with balcony overlooking plazza noisey, but in spite of that,charming.

6.9

Very nice hotel, which we can recommand to everyone who wants to stay at the Lago Maggiore. Its clean and the employees are very polite. Most rooms have a view on the lake. In the hotelroom there's unfortunatly no fridge. The noise of the road in front of the hotel is a bit loud.

7.5

Animation musicale locale au pied de l'immeuble pendant toute la saison d'été en nocturne rendant impossible le repos avant 24 heures. C'est l'inconvénient principal. Sinon très bonne situation en centre ville et bon buffet le matin au petit déjeuner.

9.6

The hotel was spotless and all the staff were very friendly. It was an excellent family run hotel.We stayed for 9 days and were very happy.

6.9

This hotel is reasonably good and cheap considering that the area is quite expensive. However, it can be loud at night (especially if staying at the back of the hotel) and the breakfast is somewhat disappointing. Also, you need to be back by 1 am when the hotel closes. Otherwise, rooms are clean and large and the hotel is centrally located.

8.0

Clean hotel right on the lake. Nothing fancy. Breakfast was good.

7.1

The notice displayed in the breakfast room was, I felt a little unnecessary. Basically it said that you're quite welcome to eat in the hotel but anyone found taking food out would be charged for it, Not that I wanted to do this but felt it was a threat. The choice at breakfast was very limited, as I have special needs and can't eat suger there was basically nothing I could eat, therefore took my own.

6.5

Our stay was adequate. The weather was uncharacteristically hot and very humid. We were fortunate to have been provided a fan - which was essential - though only after requesting one. Laving windows open for sleeping was made difficult because of Courtyard music.

9.0

The hotel was a good choice for us, convenient to the ferry terminal and with a very helpful staff.

10

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Friendly service!

8.1

This hotel is in a good position in central Stresa, opposite the lake. The reception staff are efficient but could be a little more cheerful and welcoming! Visitors should beware of ticket touts operating from a small booth near to the official ferry ticket office. We unfortunately bought tickets for this privately-run ferry service to Isola Bella. The prices were not properly explained and we paid more than twice as much as the official public ferry, which only takes a few minutes. Isola Bella and the villa are a must-see, as is the Alpine Garden at Alpina along the road to Baveno. Not easy to find but well worth the trouble!

9.6

We spent five nights at this hotel at the beginning of June and were very happy with every aspect of our stay. The noise from the adjacent bar quietened down between 11 and midnight - we left the window open because of the heat and still slept well. We strongly commend this hotel and its friendly staff to others.

8.6

Found the hotel clean and the staff helpful

9.0

The staff was very hospitable. The rooms were adequate, nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. The view was spectacular. Great location and Stressa was wonderful.

2.8

NOISE, NOISE, NOISE –even when using earplugs!!!! No A/C so you have to keep the windows closed because of the NOISE. Basically it is a good place to lie in bed awake and sweat hoping you will be able to actually sleep at the next hotel on your trip.

3.7

I reserved this room months in advance & asked for lake view. I had to step on balcony to see the lake. The wood floors were very dirty. I had to wear socks (and not go barefoot) and my socks were filthy. The shower was terrible; the curtain kept clinging to my body and it was a constant battle to shower. Worst of all was the noise (walls were tissue thin); I could hear every word spoken in the room next door (including their sexual activity). I had to buy ear plugs. This should be rated one star and nothing more. Absolutely awful!!!!!

7.0

Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Good location. Good breakfast. Only downside was the noise from the square below - don't expect to get to sleep early.

8.3

Beautiful lakeside location near centre of old town. Clean, simply furnished but comfortable room with lake view, a kettle in the room would be an improvement. I would definately stay here again.

8.1

Staff very friendly and rooms spacious and modern. Location couldn't be better - right in the centre of town and right by the lake. Parking is on the opposite side of the road in the public parking; you just need to buy a ticket each day from the hotel. Would definetely stay here again.

9.6

Fantastic location, excellent accommodation and service, very well priced. Benissimo!