Hotel Villa Aminta, a five star hotel on Lake Maggiore (Stresa)

Hotel Villa Aminta, Stresa

Hotel Villa Aminta is a five star hotel in Italy with a wonderful lakeside location in the elegant town of Stresa, on the western shores of Lake Maggiore. Known as the pearl of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is a lovely town that owes its charm to the picturesque turn-of-the-century architecture of its buildings, which are set against a majestic mountain backdrop. Villa Aminta is one of the town's most handsome buildings, and it is surrounded by its own lush gardens of scented camellias, rhododendrons and wonderful ancient trees.

This Lake Maggiore hotel has 65 palatial rooms furnished with either a sumptuous king-size bed or twin single beds. Every room has its own sumptuous marble bathroom fitted with a relaxing Jacuzzi-style bath tub, luxurious fluffy bathrobes and a hairdryer. Rooms are lit by gorgeous Murano crystal lighting and have satellite television with optional movie channel, direct-dial telephone, internet modem connection point and a personal safe. There is also a separate seating area with two comfortable chairs, a writing desk and a generously stocked minibar. This Italian hotel has a family-friendly focus with cots and high chairs available, an attractive outdoor play area in the gardens and children's menus on offer in the restaurant.

The hotel has two superlative restaurants, Le Isole with its relaxed ambience, glorious terrace and incredible lakeside views serving a delicious menu of international cuisine; and the romantic I Mori restaurant, with its imaginative gastronomic menu complemented by flickering candlelight. This hotel in Italy has a small range of shops selling useful items as well as fine perfumes and jewellery. There is 24-hour service at the front desk and the attentive staff are happy to make travel reservations or book excursions on your behalf. The hotel has its own banking and currency exchange service as well as left-luggage and storage facilities. A porter is available around the clock to assist guests with their baggage.

A range of sporting activities are on offer including mountain biking and tennis and the hotel has a very nice open-air swimming pool. Car parking is free in the hotel car park and a shuttle service runs between the hotel and the centre of Stresa. Major credit cards are welcome at this Lake Maggiore hotel.

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Double room from €195