Grand Hotel Bristol (Stresa)

A recently renovated four-star lakeside hotel in Stresa in a converted noble home, with a spa area, an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a poolside bar.

Why people love it

• Lake-view rooms. Guests call the lake-view rooms and balconies spacious and a dream, including a Fashion Suite.
• Renovated interiors. Reviews describe a modern, spotless, renovated hotel with a grand design.
• Pool and bar. Guests mention the pool area, a poolside bar with a live show, and a fountain with sound and color shows.
• Pets. One guest said the staff were attentive even to pets.

The worst thing guests say

Price against service. In August 2026 two guests said extras come with additional fees and one called it overpriced at about $500 a night. In August and September 2026, three guests said the pool water was cold. In September 2026 one guest reported wiring problems in the rooms and another said breakfast staff were unfriendly. A July 2026 guest said breakfast costs 27 euros per person but was excellent. In July 2025 one guest felt misled about the walk to the rooms.

Insider tips

• Ask what is charged extra before you book.
• Breakfast was 27 euros per person in July 2026.
• Request a lake-view room.
• The pool water is not heated, per several 2026 guests.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.3 from 1,474 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (24 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Corso Umberto I, 73, 28838 Stresa VB.