The hotel is situated on the banks of Lake Maggiore with a wonderful botanical garden. The bus station is around 100 m from the hotel and the railway station is some 200 m away. The hotel is situated only 5 km from Stresa, with the Borromean Islands and Borromean Gulf, Monte Rosa, Switzerland and Milan Malpensa Airport. Guests can enjoy the peacefulness of staying in a cosy and welcoming environment, lulled by the gentle sound of the waters lapping at the shore and surrounded by the heady scent of jasmine and oleander. The splendour of the lake and its colours from one of the 44 welcoming and romantic rooms is a sure delight. Wireless Internet access is available in all common areas (fees may apply). Built at the end of the 19th century, the air-conditioned hotel welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. It offers a summer bar, a café, a restaurant, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a newspaper stand and a TV lounge. For additional fees guests may make use of the laundry service and bicycle hire. Room service provides additional convenience and those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the car park. The rooms are decorated in colours reflecting the delicate hues the lake takes on at different times of the day. Standard room amenities include a double bed, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, safe and minibar. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms are widely available. All rooms are air-conditioned and centrally heated.