Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees & Spa

Name: Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees & Spa
Rating: 4.5

A prestigious hotel set on Lake Maggiore

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Surrounded by magnificent parkland, experience the opulence of staying in an historical building.

For over 160 years the world’s most powerful and respected citizens have been attracted to this opulent palace with its extensive gardens, views over the lake and Borromean Islands and restorative spa. With the lake to the front and beautiful rolling hills to the rear, not only is the hotel striking, the natural surroundings are too. There are two swimming pools, a walled Japanese garden and beautifully carved statues representing figures of Greek and Roman mythology. Within the hotel itself is the tranquil spa which features a sauna and Turkish bath and an indoor pool with hydro-massage area. Across the road you will find the lakeshore and a small public beach area.

Why we love Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees & Spa

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees has been welcoming guests including royalty, dignatories and celebrities for over 160 years.
The grandest hotel on Lake Maggiore, Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees has retained many of its original architectural features that have been impressively restored.
The extensive landscaped gardens were created in 1863 by Antonio Polli. Some of the original trees are still standing proud amongst the ornate flower beds and waterlily-filled ponds.
Ernest Hemingway was a former guest and mentions the hotel, bar and its martini in his classic novel, A Farewell to Arms.

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Our rating 5 stars

Best time to go May - Oct

Location Lake Maggiore

Avg Flight time Milan: 2 hours

Setting On the lake shore road, close to the centre of Stresa

Transfers Approx. 45 minutes’ transfer from Milan airport

Interests Wellness, Spa

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Rooms

As would be expected, the 179 rooms and suites here reflect the grandeur of the hotel with both grand interiors and beautiful views. Choose from Garden and Lake View Rooms or the larger Junior Suites that have a seating area and balcony with a lake view. The Junior Suites Deluxe have the most luxurious décor with dark wood panelled walls and rich fabrics.

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Garden View Room

Overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens.

air-conditioning
king-size bed or twin beds
television
Wi-Fi
whirlpool bath
20m²

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Lake View Room

Providing panoramic lake views.

air-conditioning
king-size bed or twin beds
television
Wi-Fi
whirlpool bath
22m²

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Junior Suite Lake View

Spacious rooms with a seating area and a balcony.

air-conditioning
king-size bed or twin beds
television
Wi-Fi
whirlpool bath
30m²

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Il Borromeo is the hotel’s elegant restaurant for fine dining every day. When the weather is pleasant the doors are opened on to the delightful terrace which is surrounded by the greenery and has views towards the lake. Each morning breakfast is casual, while dinner is a more elegant affair and local dishes are served. For between-meal bites there’s a snack bar located close to the outdoor pools.

Il Borromeo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served at Il Borromeo. The lakeside setting is decadent and the menu selection is varied with international and Italian favourites.

Le Bistrot
Le Bistrot offers light lunches and low-calorie options for those using the spa facilities.

Hemingway Bar
Named after Ernest Hemingway, you too can sip on a martini as he did in 1918. The bar and the drink get a mention in A Farewell to Arms: "The Martini felt cool and clean.”

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Il Borromeo is the hotel's restaurant. As well as creative menus, it also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and low calorie options.

What's included

Breakfast at Il Borromeo.

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Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Il Borromeo
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Il Borromeo.

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Des Iles SPA is located in the iconic pavilion and offers treatments and massages in a tranquil atmosphere provided by a highly qualified team. The medical and beauty lab offers traditional Chinese medicine and there is a gym with a range of Technogym equipment.

Wander through the beautiful gardens, tee off at one of the nearby golf courses, hire a bike or visit one of the lake's many islands.

The free-form swimming pools are set in the gardens.

There are two courses are situated within four miles of the hotel, one with 18 holes and one with nine holes. Rounds can be booked with the hotel concierge.

Minimum stay: 3 nights 03 May-12 Oct.

A tourist tax is payable at the hotel.

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