6.6

Great location. Rooms are clean but nothing special.

7.7

Chose this hotel after reading previous reviews and for location appeared to be the cheapest. Location was great and was given a lake view room after requesting one. Staff were helpful when I asked them if they could book an airport transfer using the public Alibus. Room was basic, but fine. Breakfast disappointing - no fresh fruit or toaster, but managed with cereal, croissants and cakes. Stayed for 3 nights in Sept 08 - weather sunny but cooler than expected - Stresa is a lovely place, but Cannobio and Pallanza looked lovely too and more traditional. Lots of coach tours arrive in Stresa during the day, but leave by 6pm. You must visit Isola Bella - ferry cheaper from Stresa Lido by the cable car than main ferry terminal. Villa Taranto by Pallanza looks lovely too, but no time to visit.

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!

4.9

I was very disappointed in my 3 night stay. I requested a quiet room with a view well in advance and ended up with the noisiest room I've ever stayed in and a dismal view of a wall! I was woken each night between 11.30 and 12.30 from adjacent restaurant noise, staff yelling, the kitchen clean up and worst of all the empty bottles being thrown into a skip bin. It was like living next to a garbage tip! I asked the manager if I could change to a room with a view and he told me the hotel was fully booked and I later saw a vacancies sign in the window. To top it all off, he said my credit card did not work and I had to pay my account in cash! Minutes later at another shop, my credit card miraculously was working again!

8.8

The room was clean and large, no air conditioned, nor frigo-bar, but with 2 windows and a nice balcony, we had no problem. Kindness and politness made this an unforgivable holiday.

5.3

Hotel rooms very basic and noisy at times. bathrooms noisy, can hear other peoples showers etc. Also outside noise - cars bikes. Ideal situation for travelling on lake. Scenery beautiful, and boat services excellent. Islands beautiful. Slow boat trip to Locano well worth while, views of lake fantastic. Weather very good.

6.4

Good Hotel except noise

7.6

An enjoyable stay, very friendly and accommodating hosts but would have liked the option of evening meals in the hotel and tea making facilities in the room.

7.4

Our only disappointment was that the room was a little sterile. I think it would be good to introduce some elements that gave the room a warmer more relaxed rather than sterile hospital-institutional feel. But we appreciated the cleanness.

3.7

We wanted a room with a view and ordered it. We did not get it although the hotel was not booked up. The tables and wardrobes in the room were broken, the light was not nice. There was a lot of noice from the main road wich reflected to the wall in front of our window so I slept really bad

7.8

The hotel is a family run business and hence a very cordial atmosphere prevails. Very good location, walkable from train station. Good restaurants also walking distance. Good value for money.

6.6

Average 3 star hotel. Noisy because of traffic on road immediately outside but excellent views of the lake. Only one member of staff really seemed to speak English and that not very well - but then we don't speak Italian very well either. Overall we think the price fairly reflected the hotel quality, which was perfectly acceptable.

2.0

That hotel is worst in the world! I have been 57 countries on my business or sightseeing,I don't know such a terrible hotel as "Italie et Suisse",therefore I canceled the second day.That is un ugly experience for me. Room is worse than a room for slave-narrow,close,dirty,inconvenient,unhandiness, facing the dark alley and viewless for the lake. Exceedinly " No hospitality " - Whole staffs were no smiling,unkind,stingy, inattentive-like usuries. They have never attended " customers " - turned off the elevator power and lights of passage! ,no assistance to carring my big suitscase,and never grant my request. I was so surprised that is 3 stars hotel in Italy. Don't wash your dirty linen in public. As I was very uncomfortable about it,in no mood to write the answer to your e-mail when I returned to my country.

8.4

bad performance for "noise level in room" due to bad isolation from street.

6.1

Very warm and noisy

7.6

It was a very pleasant stay and very nice people.

8.0

The hotel staff were very polite and our room was kept immaculate. Although there was some noise at night from the bar next door (live music most nights), this did not particularly bother us although I think it may bother some guests. I think for the price that we paid the hotel represented good value for money and the only thing that I would like to see change is the choice of food at breakfast. Although the breakfast is a buffet and guests can eat as much as they want I am used to having a much greater choice of food available than provided in this hotel.

7.6

We are very pleased about our stay at the hotel and about the method of Venere.com. It was the first time we booked a vacation on the internet.We asked for a babybed, it was there as we asked. Our reservation was OK. One small note: the price for the babybed was not on your website, and we didn't receive any mail from you about thius price. That was tho only remarke we have. Congratulations.

9.7

Good location on the lakeside. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Enjoyed eating breakfast looking out at the lake. Great value for money.

9.3

Wonderful place to stay in Stresa. Beautiful views. A great holiday.

8.9

Perfect location. Friendly, welcoming staff. Recommended.

9.1

Cleanliness of the hotel Italie Suise is exceptional.All rooms are spacious and comfortable,with bath and toilets.Public parking and embankment are just opposite the hotel(parking=3€ a day)

7.1

Very clean & excellent location. The staff were courteous & friendly. You get what you pay for. The other hotels in the lake front are much more expensive but this is probably because they have a mini fridge,radio, tea and coffee making facilities in their rooms and a better choice for breakfast. If all you want is a place to sleep at night then this is probably OK. If you want a sense of romance or luxury or just normal hotel facilities then a different hotel is a better choice. All in all good value (The other hotels are very much more expensive)

8.4

This hotel was very nice and very conveniently located. The dock to catch the water bus to the various islands in Lake Maggiore is directly across the street. Much of the town with various shops and restaurants was within easy walking distance of the hotel. Our room was in the front of the building and had a balcony overlooking the lake. We spent time each day just hanging out and enjoying the view. Breakfast here was better than in most hotels we stayed at in Italy. Cereal, fruit, milk, yoghurt, meat and cheese was available every morning. While we all enjoyed the hotel and would stay there again there is one thing we should mention. The hotel is right next to an open plaza in front of a coffee shop. This is very convenient for coffee but at night there is live music in the plaza. Our room was not on that side of the hotel so the sound was very faint and not at all a problem. However, the members of our group who had rooms with windows that opened directly onto the plaza were not so lucky. You might want to specify that you do not want a room overlooking the plaza if music in the evening is not what you want.

3.8

NO AIR CONDITIONING, NOISY LOCATION DUE TO MAIN ROAD, MUSIC EVERY EVENING UNTIL MIDNIGHT AND LATER ON SATURDAY, PRICE TOO HIGH FOR FACILITIES AND LOCATION PROVIDED. WE WERE GIVEN A ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE HOTEL WHICH HAS NO LIFT FACILITIES, TWIN BEDS WERE UNDERSIZE FOR ADULTS AND THERE WAS A HORRIBLE SMELL FROM THE DRAINS IN THE BATHROOM.

6.9

Specific requests do not seem to be acted upon. We requested a non-smoking romm with a bath and didn't get either. We were also placed in a room at the back with no view or balcony.

9.1

As stated in my responses the hotel was very clean and the management where very welcoming and helpful.

9.1

This is a lovely small hotel with views over Lake Maggiore from the rooms. The only downside was an entertainer who sang very loudly outside the bar next door until about midnight each night - OK if you stay out late or like Tom Jones/Barry Manilow covers!

8.6

Conveniently situated near ferry pier and many of the best restaurants in Stresa. Some problems from the music in the outdoor cafe in the square next to the hotel if you wanted an early night. OK after about 11pm.

9.5

Excellent location, great views, friendly and efficient staff, comfortable accommodation - excellent value

6.8

The hotel was very clean as stated in previous reviews but very basic. It was acceptable for what we paid for the room.

8.4

This was first visit by my husband and myself to this part of the country and were quite taken aback by the wonderful view from our windows across the Lake on entering our room. The weather does a great deal for your holiday and it was perfect. If we were to come back we would certainly like to stay in the same hotel and if possible the same room. We also enjoyed the entertainment each evening from the Square below.

10

The hotel is in a perfect spot for easy access to the boat dock, shopping, and restaurants. Breakfast is substantial.

4.5

Chambres vétustes, vue sur lac et la rue la plus passante (donc bruyante!), accueil sans sens commercial, p'tit déj pas bon!!

10

Delightful hotel. Convenient with easy access to boat dock, shopping facilities, & good restaurants. Hotel staff friendly, accomodating and helpful. Would recommend highly.

7.9

The hotel is located in the front of the boat station at the lake and very convenient for navigating ,walking and meal enjoyably.

7.2

Got room with no view and just a bath tub. Room not especially clean. Great breakfast and great location in the center of Stresa. Friendly hotelkeeper.

8.5

My wife and I had a 3 bedded room which we shared with our son. The rooms were warm, the heating was still on as we had some cooler days (April). The beds were comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful and spoke good English. Position next to the lake was excellent. We enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this hotel.

9.8

My thanks to the staff, particularly the people at the front desk. Reception was excellent. Throughout our stay, these people were very helpful. I look forward to returning to this hotel. Walter V. Peters, 233 South 6th St., Apt. 609, Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA

8.1

VERY GOOD CENTRAL POSITION CLOSE TO A VARIETY OF RESTAURANTS. ROOMS SIMPLE BUT IDEAL FOR A LONG WEEK-END STAY. PARKING OK BUT PUBLIC CAR PARK WHICH CAN GET FULL VERY QUICKLY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM GOING BACK TO THIS HOTEL.

8.1