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The Zanetta family have been the owners of Villa Aminta since 2000. After thorough and detailed historical research into the period in which the structure was originally built, the Zanetta family oversaw the restoration of the villa to its former splendour. Today, the hotel has been carefully restored and sensitively renovated with elegance and taste. This 5-star hotel now offers a fusion of state-of-the-art technology and the villa’s original elegance. Villa Aminta combines a high standard of modern comforts and facilities with the elegance and refinement of a bygone age, creating a fairytale ambience.

Reinterpreting the concept of the family villa at the turn of the century, it is in the details that the hotel’s quality really shines through. The villa has been embellished with antique furniture, stuccos, chandeliers, precious wallpapers, arabesques and oriental arches, in homage to its historical relationship with the Venetian Republic, which was once known as The Doorway to the Orient.

The hotel also now boasts Stresa, a new and luxurious temple of well-being. From spring 2008, the Palazzo Aminta Beauty Spa will offer exclusive and personalised programs to rebalance the body and the soul. The spa will be staffed by a team of experienced and dedicated professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, masseurs, beauticians, personal trainers and cosmetologists, all coordinated by Professor Nicola Sorrentino, a specialist much sought after by stars and personalities from the worlds of culture and fashion. The hotel will offer a wide range of the highest quality relaxing and therapeutic spa and beauty treatments and facilities, including anti-stress therapies, Remise En Forme programmes for new mothers and phlebology. The wellness centre will also offer 4-handed massages with essential hot oils, seaweed therapies, thermal mud baths and exfoliating, hydrating and revitalizing face and body treatments using state-of-the-art methods. The facilities will include a Zen meditation room for the deepest relaxation, hydrotherapy facilities and a hammam.

Inaugurated in 2007, the fitness area is equipped with Technogym exercise equipment and flat-screen plasma TVs with satellite channels offering a high level of entertainment. The fitness area features Eastern décor, and a design inspired by the inlays of the extraordinary Taj Mahal.

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The 66 rooms all feature Italian furnishings, many with Murano lamps or chandeliers and handmade frescoes. All rooms open out onto balconies or terraces with garden or lake views.

Some bathrooms feature baths with jets.

Every bedroom and suite is personalised with: Stucco works; chandeliers and; precious furniture.

The bar is open from 10.00 - 01.00 each day.

Breakfast is served from 07.00 - 10.00.
Lunch is served from 12.30 - 14.00.
Dinner is served from 19.30 - 22.00.

Room service is charged at EUR 4 per person.

A packed lunch can be arranged at a cost of EUR 45 + VAT per person.

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Nearby attractions include a zoo, which is 1.5 kilometres away, and the Alpinia Botanical Gardens, which are within 10 kilometres.

The Centovalli Mountain Railway which connects to Switzerland, is 35 kilometres away.

A car is recommended during your stay.

You can also hire a bike at an additional cost of EUR 3 per hour, to explore the surrounding area.

By Car:

From Simplon Pass Switzerland:
- Take the SS 33, which becomes the A26 Highway A26.
- Exit at Baveno-Stresa.

From San Bernardino-Bellinzona-Locarno Switzerland:
- Follow the main road, keeping the lake on your left-hand side at all times.
- Join the SS 34 at Stresa.
- Join the SS 33 at Verbania.
- Follow directions to Milan.
- From Milan, take the A8 in the direction of the lakes (Laghi - Sesto Calende).
- Join the A26 in the direction of Gravellona Toce.

Then either:

- Exit at Arona.
- Join the SS 33 up to Stresa for about 18 Km, keeping the lake on your right-hand side.

Or:

- Exit at Carpugnino (forbidden to buses) where you'll find a narrow road going down to Stresa (5 Km) with a wonderful panoramic view.
- Exit at Baveno-Stresa, where the road will immediately reach the lakeside: you will need to drive back to Stresa for about 5 km, with the lake on your left-hand side.

Driving distances and times:
Firenze: 390km.
Milan: 80km
Roma: 650km
Torino: 135km
Venezia: 350km
Verbania: 15km
Locarno, Switzerland 45km

By air:

The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa. From the airport you can reach Stresa by car, bus, train or the Alibus - the new shuttle bus service direct from the airport to Lake Maggiore.
If you prefer renting a car, go from the airport to highway A8 and then follow the above directions.

Milano Linate National Airport: 110km
Milano Malpensa International Airport: 45km
Turin Airport: 150km

By Train:
Most of the frequent trains on the Milan-Domodossola line stop at Stresa. There are daily trains to and from Milan, Turin, Venice and, through the Simplon Pass to and from Bruxelles, Geneva and Basel are direct to and from Stresa.

The length of a train trip to and from Milan is between 50 minutes (Intercity) and 80 minutes (local trains).

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first two nights will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 20.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 65.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 10.00 per hour.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is not included and costs EUR 26.00 per person.
Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 26.00 per person.

Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.