The hotel is situated amongst mature trees and elegant gardens, directly overlooking Lake Maggiore. It is right in the middle of Baveno's town centre, which has many shops, restaurants, bars and pubs, as well as a tourist information centre. It is just a few minutes' walk to the sandy beach and to the park. The train station is about 500 metres from the hotel. Renovated in 2008, this charming hotel offers 374 rooms and a host of modern conference and sporting facilities. Services available at the hotel include a 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom, lift access, restaurant and TV lounge. Room and laundry services, as well as a garage, are available for an additional fee. As an alternative to business and sport, art lovers can enjoy the regular exhibitions housed at the Hotel Simplon's art gallery which is attached to the hotel. After an eventful day, guests can unwind with an aperitif at one of the 2 bars before enjoying a meal at one of the restaurants overlooking the lake. The single and double standard rooms enjoy a mountain view and include wooden floors and mosaic work in the en suite bathrooms. Balconies are available in some of the rooms. All rooms are fitted with a bathtub or shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning (mid-June to mid-September), central heating, minibar, satellite/cable TV, 2 direct dial telephones, WLAN Internet access and a safe. The superior rooms are large and bright and also enjoy a view of the mountain. Their woodwork and precious fabrics create an elegant atmosphere, which makes for a very pleasant stay.