Villa e Palazzo Aminta

If only the best will do, look no further than this Belle Époque mansion on the shores of Lake Maggiore. It’s part of The Leading Hotels of the World group, and often welcomes the rich and famous via its private jetty and helipad – it’s safe to say you’ll get the VIP treatment here.

You’ll find this luxurious hotel just outside the town of Stresa and comes with seriously swoon-worthy views over the water to the beautiful Borromean Islands, where you’ll find palaces and exquisite gardens. The hotel’s interiors are opulent to say the least. You’ll find antiques and works of art collected by the Zanetta family – the owners of the hotel – throughout the property. Expect grand marble columns, delicate stucco-edged ceilings, and Murano glass chandeliers.