Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA
Hotel in Stresa
9.1
Excellent
From $317
From $317
Historic Hotel
Summary of reviews related to the 'Historic' categoryIf you're looking for a unique travel experience, the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA should definitely be on your list. This hotel is not just a place to lay your head, it is a historical landmark in its own right. Dating back to 1863, the building itself is worthy of a visit with grand architecture and impressive decor that will transport you back in time. Each floor has its own unique style, resembling a museum in Florence. The Belle Epoque style of the hotel has been beautifully preserved and staying here feels like living in a palace museum. The old school charm of the hotel has also been updated perfectly, making the hotel grand in all aspects. Whether on the outside or through the interior features of the hotel rooms and shared spaces, the historical importance of the hotel is apparent. The grand hall and common areas are beautifully decorated with paintings and grand architecture that make it a treat to explore. The hotel is a top destination for those interested in historical landmarks and grand hotels and it is definitely worth the journey from the past to the present.
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Questionnaire
Year erected: 1863
What is the history of the property?
It was built as a Hotel and was the first Grand Hotel on Lake Maggiore.
Stresa was an important stop of the Orient Express.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Belle epoque
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Hemingway stayed twice at the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromes.
He tells about it in "Farewell to Arms".
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Member of locali storici d'Italia.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Palace
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Year erected: 1827
What is the history of the property?
The hotel was created by the union of the two ancient buildings that in the past were the houses of the servants working at Villa Claudia belonging to the marquis Dal Pozzo.

The name Casali della Cisterna comes from the family name of the princess Luisa Dal Pozzo della Cisterna, who in 1827 received the villa as a wedding gift by her future husband Ferdinando Arborio.

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Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
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Has restoration work taken place?
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