Light from an antique lamp scatters the amber hues of a glass of wine on stucco as the sun sets over the Stresa hills. It's all part of the perfection of Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa.
EXPERIENCE
One can imagine the attraction to the picturesque Lake Maggiore and Borromeo Islands felt by Villa e Palazzo's first owner, the Admiral of the Italian Navy Francesco Capece. His lovingly constructed private family home has since been renovated and restored to make the ideal weekend getaway for tourists and Italian locals alike.
Antique furniture, stucco, chandeliers, and precious wallpapers line the 54 deluxe rooms, five junior suites, and eight full-size suites of Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa. The Eastern-influenced Venetian style has been maintained with small upgrades like goose down feather beds, Jacuzzis, high-speed Internet, and ETRO bath amenities. Accommodations feature lovely views of the park and lake, where Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa guests enjoy water skiing, swimming, and sun bathing on the hotel's private beach. After you play, be sure to treat yourself to the spa, offering guests professional physical therapy.
You cannot expect to rush the hour-long ride from Milan's Malpensa International Airport. The roads are winding and narrow in some places, so it's best to just sit back and enjoy the scenery.