“Don’t stay there till they have finished refurbishing the hotel”

The views were fantastic. Pleasant reception.

“Fabulous hotel and reataurant”

Fabulous location and restaurant. Staff very helpful and friendly.

“Picturesque stay with view of lake Varese”

Loved the staff, the location and the accommodation.

Excellent service Amazing view Exceptional food We lived it!

“A charming stay in a picturesque mountain village with an unforgettable fine dining experience.”

I chose this hotel as a convenient stopover on my journey from Italy to Holland, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. Nestled in a tiny, historic, and idyllic mountain town, the location is truly picturesque — like something out of a storybook. The hotel itself is housed in an older building, full of charm and character, with details that reflect its long-standing history. The rooms are decorated with vibrant, lively prints that might be a bit bold for some tastes, but I found them wonderfully artistic and full of personality. They added a unique flair to the overall experience. Just outside, you can take a beautiful walk through the winding streets of the village and follow a path up the mountain — the views along the way are stunning and well worth the effort. Conveniently, there’s a lift down the mountain located right next to the hotel. I didn’t use it myself, but it’s a great option for those who prefer not to take the car. The staff were exceptionally kind and welcoming, adding a warm and personal touch to the stay. The highlight, however, was the hotel’s restaurant. We opted for the five-course chef’s menu and it was nothing short of magnificent — a true fine dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and rich, balanced flavors. It was the perfect end to a memorable stay.

“great place for vacation”

1- great location in santa maria del monte & suitable for sports incampo dei fiori 2 - efficient service 3 - beautiful view from the restaurant 4- wll functioning wifi 5 clean and confortable rooms

location; setting;

“Great weekend in an exceptional setting and location”

Great location and very friendly staff. Also very high level restaurant available

the view

“Fantastic tasting menu. Highly recommend”

“Wonderful location, friendly staff, very nice hotel if a little pricey.”

Nice friendly staff, comfortable room, stunning view from the balcony, excellent breakfast.

“An excellent stay, would recommend it if you are anywhere around Varese.”

The staff were very welcoming. We wish we could have also had a chance to try the food there, it looked excellent, but we didn't get a chance as we were short on time:)

“We took the half board which included a great dinner with value for money ! I can recommend it !”

Warm welcome by the owner Good restaurant attentive staff nice dishes and great view from the terrace

“Excellent”

Extremely friendly host. Excellent restaurant, food was delicious.

“Great view”

Beautiful location above Lake Varese. Very friendly owners and exceptional food on location.

staff is excellent

“Historic place with great views”

very nice location with good restaurant. nice ambience. very friendly staff.

Great location, great view, the staff was very nice

What a beautiful hotel, in an even more beautiful location! The room was big, clean, nice wooden floors and a balcony with. a stunning view over. the valley. And the cherry on the cake is the restaurant...wow, Michelin star worthy ;-)

“Unique and special place!”

Amazing place on a holy hilltop Grand view Restaurant Grand tasting menu from a top chef Magic village