Hotel Boston Stresa

Our second stay at this hotel (first was 2022). Happy to say it did not disappoint. Hotel has been extended since then, with a much bigger breakfast room (with outside seating option now). Great location, only 150m from lake shore. Most (but not all) rooms have a view of the lake. Ours was on the top (4th) floor, facing the lake, with a balcony (very small, but usable for two people). Good-sized room. Adequate bathroom. Shower cubicle small for me - I'm over 6 foot tall - and nowhere to put your shower gel - but we coped. All clean and functional. Air conditioning effective and quiet. Very welcome refrigerator and kettle in our room (405). Staff very pleasant and helpful. Good breakfast.

Some parts of the hotel have been renovated (e.g. Breakfast room) but the small room I stayed in was quite outdated in style and equipment and needs renovation. It smelled old (slight musty) but was clean.

We first had a large room for two but the drain in the shower was clogged and since it's was an Italian shower there was water all over the bathroom (not to mention that we never get hot water). So they changed our double room to a way smaller one with 2 tiny single beds, the kind of room that only fits to teenagers but not to fully grown ups. And we realized the next morning that our room was in the old part of the hotel, and that our window was right above the renovation works in the street ! which implied being awake at 08h00. The walls are so thin you can hear people in the room next door to yours (including taking their shower) the beds are not comfortable (the mattress is stiff), the sheets are harsh (limit scratchy) the comfort in the room is very limited, and for those who cares there are no other channels on TV than Italian ones. The breakfast is catastrophic : the choice is limited and the quality of what is proposed is industrial ! forget about the freshly squeezed juice or the tasty ham, you can see that everything comes from the store right next door (namely conad). So unless the comfort of the room in the new section of the hotel is entirely different you can forget about this hotel ! We were supposed to stay 3 nights but we left after the second one; I've been to a lot of hotels in my life and it's the first time I'm leaving an establishment conscious that I'll be losing money doing so. To sum up : if you want to stay in Stresa, find another place !

We stayed at The Hotel Boston for a week early October. The room we were allocated had a balcony and partial lake view. We found the hotel which is of traditional style very clean and the staff extremely helpful and polite. Breakfast was continental style and adequate. The hotel is perfectly placed in the pretty town of Stresa, which has a large number of high quality restaurants serving typical Italian food. The railway station is approximately 300 metres from the hotel and has an excellent rail service to travel both north and south. We will definitely return at some stage in the near future. Lois & Andrew McCaffrey

Our choice of stay in Stresa for our anniversary proved to be a delightful three-star gem. The hotel graciously allowed us to check in early at 1 pm, setting a positive tone from the start. The staff also shared invaluable insights on local attractions and nearby towns to explore. Service at the hotel was attentive and accommodating. We were particularly impressed by the recently renovated breakfast room, which exceeded our expectations with its inviting ambiance and delicious morning offerings. Our room on the third floor provided us with lovely views of the lake, serving as a tranquil retreat throughout our stay. The cleanliness in both the room and the well-maintained bathroom were commendable. While the Wi-Fi signal was accessible throughout the hotel, we found it strongest on the ground floor and near the reception area. This minor inconvenience did not detract from our overall positive experience. One of the standout features of Hotel Boston is its ideal location. Just a short stroll from the enchanting lakefront, railway station, and embarcadero, we found ourselves perfectly positioned to explore the captivating surroundings at our own pace. All this left us with fond memories and a desire to return in the future.

Absolutely great stay. Great location. Nice and clean. You are fast everywhere on foot. Family and dog friendly. Helpful and caring. Uncomplicated. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. See you soon again.