palace grand hotel, finished in 1913 at the end of the art nouveau period, is a lovely old fashioned building on its own private hill with fantastic if partial views (obstructed by tall trees). theres are steps in the grass for a short cut to the top (10 mins). hotel provides a complimentary car into the centre of town, if... More

This is an impressive looking hotel sited on the side of a hill outside the city centre. Very high ceilings, loads of gold and marble. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with good views, surrounded by forest. I was woken by church bells and a cuckoo. The hotel has clearly seen better days (it needs a coat of paint and new... More

Stayed here for an extended Weekend. Service and Staff Good - Breakfast nice with a view over the hills and good wifi connection in the common areas. The Rooms are all decorated in old Italian style. After we where shown the first room, which wasnt upto our expectaions, they showed us another one, which we thankfully took. All in All... More

Such an amazing view from our 5th floor room, and a really great old building. Breakfast was poor for a 4 star hotel, especially the coffee, juice and bread selection/quality, as these are the basics of a good continental breakfast. The rooms were OK, had all the facilities you'd expect except a kettle, which makes you ask how they got... More

Varese Palace will have once been a very impressive building, however is now in a bit of a state of disrepair. The hotel is up a long driveway, and you would need to drive to go anywhere from the property. However the fact it is so set back means it is quiet. The room was fine, and reasonable value particularly... More

Very stylist hotel, set high in the hills above Varese with a great view across the lake. The room was very comfortable, breakfast was excellent. Unusual display of MV Agusta and Ducati motorbikes in the reception area plus above the bar is lined with motorcycle helmets - there is obviously some connection between the owners and the bike factories. Staff... More

Very good value for good money. The hotel celebrates the 100 years anniversary this spring. It looks like a castle, staying on the hill. It would be difficult to get there without a car. From the balcony you can see an excellent view of mountains with old chapels and churches, the lake, the centenary pines. Breakfast is normal, not very... More

This is supposed to be a four star hotel, but it is not! Breakfast has orange juice out of water and colour as well as sugar. Reception staff is soo unfriendly, no international newspapers, no international TV channels. The gym is scrap and the location sucks. The hotel is not modern at all, but has prices as if it would... More

Perched on the top of a very steep hill the hotel has excellent views of Varese. The hotel's name depicts exactly what it looks like and old palace. Inside the hotel is very grand however also very tired in décor and furnishings especially in reception. The rooms however are a pleasant surprise being large and the bathrooms excellent - not... More