Hotel Albergo Ristorante Madonnina in Varese - ahotelinitaly.com

Hotel Madonnina, near Varese

This hotel is located in the village of Cantello, 12 kilometres from the city of Varese and 66 kilometres from Milan. It is just one kilometre from the Swiss border and ideally suited as a base to explore the lakes of Lombardy, including Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. On the shores of Lake Como, the elegant Villa Carlotta and its beautiful surrounding gardens are 31 kilometres from the hotel. The town of Lugano, with its enchanting pedestrianised old town is 19 kilometres from the hotel. Stroll along the Via Nassa which has excellent upmarket shopping, on to the handsome Piazza della Riforma, the town's main square which is surrounded by cafes with terraces.

Hotel Madonnina is set in a historic building that was a post inn as early as 1700. The three-storey property, complete with wooden shutters, is clad in wisteria and Virginia creeper and surrounded by mature gardens which include a conservatory. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide a full range of concierge services and complimentary car parking is available for guests. The restaurant is located in the conservatory, which features graceful ironwork and elegant white table linens and the menu includes delicacies from Lombardy as well as broader Italian specialities. There is also a well-stocked lounge bar. The 12 rooms are decorated and furnished with a combination of contemporary and traditional styles and all have direct-dial phones, satellite television and air conditioning. Other standard amenities include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and desks.

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Double room from €70