I stayed with several colleagues at the end of January for two nights on a last-minute booking. There were three of us in total, and the owner gave us a very warm welcome. He was thoroughly delightful, knowledgeable on the area and spoke very good English. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful each morning, and the log fire was a... More

My mother and I stayed here; booked on the strength of other tripadvisor reviews. It is all that people have commented on- delightful proprietor; good breakfast; convenient for all that Stresa offers. However, we were in room 24 and were acutely aware of conversations happening in rooms adjacent (including hearing the person on the end of the mobile phone!); and... More

We booked to stay 5 nights at the Fontana, largely based on Trip Advisor reviews, and were delighted. Superb location with the centre of Stresa just a 15 minute lakeside stroll away, train station also no more than a 15 minute walk, and the cable car up to Mottarone also 15 minutes! The proprietors and staff were all superbly friendly... More

We grew to love this hotel a little more each of the 6 days we spent there. The outside of the building is a little austere, but the reception rooms are attractive in a traditional way. Our room, no. 33 was on the small side but very comfortable. The bathroom was a little bit cramped and windowless, but spotlessly clean,... More

Stayed for three nights whilst attending a wedding in Stresa. Knew we had made the right decision to stay here from the moment we were welcomed by the owner and shown to our room. We found the hotel spotlessly clean and our room very pleasant, with everything we needed during our stay (including plenty of coat hangers). The hotel has... More

Stayed in room 45 on the top floor it had a lovely view over the Isola Bella island and another window of the hills behind. No aircon but we could open both windows to get a through draft although it was a little noisy when we did this as the hotel is on the main road through Stresa. This is... More

Do not quite understand the glowing reviews! Hotel needs a refurb, and we thought was quite dreary. Owner very helpful, but arn't hotel proprieters supposed to be? Breakfasts are OK, but certainly not exceptional in any way. Room alright, nothing special. Bathroom cramped and windowless, bath/tub dangerous to get in/out

we stayed here for two nights and we would have gladly stayed longer The service was fabulous and all attention to detail was great. the rooms were comfortable and we couldn't have asked for more. Breakfast was first class and all that we asked was immediately fulfilled. We loved our stayed and our only regret it is so far from... More

Following previous recommendations we stayed in room 33 which has an enormous balcony looking out onto the lake. Giuseppe could not have been more helpful and the hotel is in a great location.