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Hotel Elena

1.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a bar

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Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hotel Elena offers tranquil lake views and genuine hospitality, making travelers feel at home. Start your day with a satisfying breakfast buffet and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy convenient express check-out and luggage storage for smooth, stress-free departures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Quadruple Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Cadorna 15, Stresa, VB, 28838

What's nearby

  • Villa Ducale - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Villa Pallavicino Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Isola Bella Botanical Garden - 34 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stresa Station - 10 min walk
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Stresa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Centrale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lungolago - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gigi Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elena

Hotel by the lake
Hotel Elena provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Elena include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 103064-ALB-00037, IT103064A1UXVZEL68

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Elena Hotel Stresa
Elena Stresa
Hotel Elena Stresa
Hotel Elena Hotel
Hotel Elena Stresa
Hotel Elena Hotel Stresa

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Elena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Elena?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Elena?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Elena?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Elena located?

Located in the heart of Stresa, this hotel is steps from Villa Ducale, Stresa Ferry Terminal, and Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore. Congressi Palace and Villa Pallavicino Park are also within 10 minutes. Stresa Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Elena Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ik hou echt van dit hotel; leuke kamer met balkon, goed ontbijt, perfecte ligging
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buon prezzo per la zona, titolari gentili, pulizia essenziale ok ma nel complesso non approfondita. Buona colazione.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Independent family run hotel in a great location on the main square. The staff are very friendly and helpful and there is a bar with a good range of food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
El desayuno muy muy bueno, la atención muy buena, la cama muy incómoda y la habitación un poco sucia, toallas y sábanas muy limpias, alojamiento muy recomendable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old but Gold. Great location and such nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is a little dated but it was clean, in a good loaction with plenty of restaurants nearby. The owner was lovely and the service was fantastic. Really good breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Inga-Lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice family hotel,think old style charming ,tasty breakfast,worth the price,friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel très bien placé en plein centre de la ville de Stresa. Attention cependant, les chambres ne disposent pas de climatisation mais uniquement de ventilateurs...et il peut faire très chaud! Bon petit dejeuner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Lage, Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt, sauber und gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon séjour . Hôtel très bien situé , personnel très aimable et disponible . Un peu vieillot mais bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ottima posizione, ottima camera, ottima colazione, tornerò, Stefania
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position

Super position!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location, helpful staff with a great breakfast and coffee. The building is a little outdated but comes at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel situé en plein centre et tout près du port ; chambre avec balcon donnant sur la place : très agréable donc !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night but the hotel was pleasant and goo0d value and gave a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay in stresa

Good location on one of the towns small squares with short walk to the lake.The owners are very friendly and helpful ,and the hotel had all the amenities we required.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the main city square, a few min from the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing comes to mind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella esperienza albergo in pieno centro pulito e confortevole, la titolare molto gentile e disponibile ha sempre soddisfatto tutte le nostre richieste, lo consiglio assolutamente
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

VidA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was very good Laura, the lady at the front desk was nice and helpful and arranged for my shuttle to Airport. Location of the hotel is very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agréable séjour à Stresa

Accueil sympathique dans un hôtel situé en plein centre. Tout est accessible à pied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enkel standard. Bra läge med närhet till vattnet och kommunikation. Bästa hotellvärdinnan! Så nöjd med min vistelse på Hotell Elena.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice character (both the room and public areas). Good buffet breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel in a superb position overlooking the main square. The staff are friendly and helpful and the bar has a good selection of drinks and snacks. Stresa has excellent shops and restaurants and a market on Friday all within 5 mins walk
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice little cosy hotel at the city center. The bed is good (not too soft), the room was very clean, you can make the room completely dark at the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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