The location was stunningly beautiful, the breakfast was lovely. We chose to eat at the restaurant every night as the food and wine were exceptional. We have eaten in Michelin starred places but this was better, outstanding even as they used mainly local produce, and had an extensive local wine selection to pair with the menu. All the staff were amazing. Ivan on the reception was brilliant and hat's off to Kelton who really looked after us during our stay, he was an outstanding lovely chap who couldn't do enough for us, he is an asset to the hotel. He made us feel really special. The hotel is in a fantastic location on Isola Bella with views of the Alps from the restaurant terrace and room balcony. Six stars!

Leaving!

All round this was an amazing stay - the staff, the location, the views, the food and our room all exceeded our expectations. (our room had a lake view and a large balcony). The presentation of the meals and the views from the restaurant were exceptional. Our train was late and so we missed the last ferry (i.e. from Carciano) - the hotel staff organised a ride we were on our way within minutes.

Perhaps would be good to make it easier to find television stations in English. (We've been surprised by the cost of eating out in Europe generally - i.e. not just here.) Not a fault with the hotel - walked from the train station to the ferry terminal (Carciano) on the road - there was no footpath for most of the way. If we'd known we could've taken another route - a bit longer but with footpaths.

Our room was lovely with a wonderful balcony with lake view. Breakfast was very good with a wide continental selection, you could also ask for an omelette. We loved walking around the island once all the day trippers had left in the evening. Catching the boats to Stresa was easy and we hired a moped from Stresa Bike rental to explore for a day around the lake.

The restaurant was lovely but as we were there for 3 nights and it was the only place to eat I the evenings we would really have liked the opportunity to have a simple pizza or pasta dish maybe to eat on our balcony one evening rather than a full meal.

What a cute and cosy hotel on a beautiful island on the lake! It’s has the balance of both enough to sightsee ( the palace n garden are a must and are the highlight of isola bella island); and restaurants. I’m glad I chose to stay here, the commute to Stresa and the other islands are easy by ferry, which runs plenty and are always on time. Rooms are very clean and I had a lake view which was lovely to wake up to each morning. Staff of the hotel are so warm and friendly they’ve made my stay a great experience.

The location is superb with great views of the lake. The decor of the hotel. Staff were exceptional. So helpful and friendly especially Ivan on receptuon. And the lady in dining room at dinner. Didnt get her name. Food was delicious for dinner and breakfast. Fridge and tea making facilities in room. Really comfy bed. Great shower.

Very quite in the evening when boats stop. I like to have a walk after dinner but no where to walk. A bit Expensive for solo guest.

Staff was great! Ivan at the front desk was very helpful. Breakfast was nice. Room was comfortable as was the bed. Was very quiet at night.

Small island, you had to take a water taxi to get anywhere after 7, no standard water ferry available. The only restaurant open after 5 pm was the hotel restaurant. Nothing open at night. If you wanted any night life you had to take a water taxi and they weren't easy at times to find

The hotel is just across the ferry terminal, which is rather convenient. The rooms are beautiful, spacious and very comfortable! And the view over the lake is stunning! We had no luck with the weather, as it was pouring for all 2 days without stopping, and we couldn't enjoy the Island and the lake at all, but mostly stayed inside till it was check out time. I am sure the place is stunning and has a lot to offer on a nice day.

Had the weather been nicer, I might have had a different and better impression. Even though nothing was wrong, I believe it is a bit pricier than what I'd normally pay for. We didn't have much of a choice but to have dinner in the hotel, which was ok in taste, but expensive. Also, it would've been great if there was a continental breakfast buffet offered. Note that you are pretty much bound to the ferry for reaching the island, and should check the exact departure times if you do not want to use a private boat taxi.

Breakfast: Plenty offered and included in the room. Restaurant: superb chef. Simple but exquisite hotel in a beautiful place, small but very attentive staff. Beautiful room. Room was more than double the size of my Milan hotel room and nearly a third of the price. Restaurant fantastic but also not NEARLY as expensive as one would find in Milan.

Views from all windows not much to write home about but they can’t control that.

Great location and a perfect spot for exploring the other islands/mainland. Excellent service and food in the restaurant of an evening. We had three nights which was just about ideal, activities of an evening are obviously limited but good to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the island once the day trippers have left.

The balcony on our lake view room was extremely restricted. Breakfast was supplied as a selection of items to each individual table. The choice was limited but sufficient for us but maybe not for everyone.

Beautiful hotel on a small island with fantastic views . Staff were fantastic , nothing too much trouble and so helpful. Food was superb ( as was the wine 😀) and beds were unbelievably comfortable . Would recommend to anyone looking for quiet luxury away from big hotel trappings

This late in the season last boat to the island was pre 6pm and nothing else opened on the island .