A 4-star hotel at the foot of the Sacro Monte di Varese, with garden, panoramic terrace and restaurant, ideal for those seeking quiet and views over the hills.
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Hotel Colonne is a 4-star property located on the slopes of the Sacro Monte di Varese, a short walk from the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte. The building features a garden, panoramic terrace, restaurant and private parking, making it suitable both for leisure stays and short breaks dedicated to hiking in the surrounding woods.
The rooms, decorated in a classic style, feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, a minibar, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with amenity kit; many units open onto balconies or terraces with views of the lake or the Moorish hills. WiFi is free throughout the property, while breakfast is served every morning as a buffet, with continental and Italian options.
The elevated position relative to the city centre is particularly appreciated by couples, who rate it among the hotel’s strengths. A 24-hour reception, room service and the possibility of requesting custom meals round out an offer designed for those who want to combine comfort and scenery, while still staying just a few minutes from Varese’s historic centre.
The rooms at Hotel Colonne are divided into four types, all with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and free WiFi, plus an electric kettle and amenity kit in the bathroom. The common base is a classic double room, but the sizes vary considerably: from the 18 sqm of the most compact room to the 36 sqm of the largest, also designed for those travelling as three thanks to the additional sofa bed.
Two room types feature a balcony or terrace with views that can range from the garden to Lake Varese, a detail that makes the superior rooms particularly popular with couples. For families or guests travelling as three, rooms with a sofa bed are the most flexible solution, while still maintaining the same comfort standards as the other units.
The largest of the standard double rooms, with 33 sqm of space and a private balcony opening onto views that alternate between garden, lake and hills. Featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar and safe, it’s the ideal choice for those wanting more space without giving up an outdoor view.
A more compact version of the double room, with 18 sqm and a panoramic balcony that still offers views of the garden or hills. Perfect for a simple yet comfortable couple’s stay, it retains a minibar, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection.
Designed for those travelling as three, this 23 sqm room pairs the double bed with an additional sofa bed, to be requested at booking. It does not have a balcony but still offers views of the lake or mountains and the standard comforts of a minibar and flat-screen TV.
The most spacious room type in the hotel, with 36 sqm that can accommodate up to three people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. A private terrace with lake view, minibar and bathroom with shower complete this room, the most suitable for extended stays.
Hotel Colonne offers a 24-hour reception, room service, daily housekeeping and luggage storage, as well as a shuttle service useful for reaching the centre of Varese or the train station. The garden and panoramic terrace are the most popular common areas, often hosting themed evenings and small events with live music.
For those arriving by car, private parking with an electric vehicle charging station is available, while free WiFi covers the entire property. The on-site restaurant offers menus for special diets on request and children’s meals, alongside a bar and an in-room tea kettle and coffee machine service.
Pets are allowed, with bowls provided and a possible daily surcharge. Security is not overlooked either, with 24-hour surveillance and CCTV cameras outside the property.
Hotel Colonne is located on the slopes of the Sacro Monte di Varese, a hilly area protected by the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park and recognised by UNESCO for its path of votive chapels. The neighbourhood has an intimate, green character, away from the traffic of the city centre yet well connected, with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte just 200 metres away and Monte San Francesco Sopra Velate 300 metres away, ideal for those who love walking.
Vellone train station is about 350 metres away, convenient for those travelling without a car, while Milan Malpensa Airport is 23 km away, reachable by car in just over half an hour. Varese’s historic centre, with its Villa Comunale, is about 3 km away, and Lake Varese is 1.5 km away, an ideal destination for an evening stroll or a bike ride along its shores.
Nature lovers can take advantage of the proximity to Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, about 3 km away, for hikes through woods and scenic trails, particularly beautiful in autumn and spring. For those who love art and history, Villa della Porta Bozzolo, managed by the FAI, is about 7 km away, while fans of historic architecture can visit Masnago Castle, 3.6 km away. In winter the area is well suited to short excursions on the surrounding hills, while in the summer months the lake and urban parks offer a pleasant change of pace from city life.
Guests particularly praise the panoramic location, rated 9.1, and the helpfulness of the staff, scoring 8.9. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while the value for money, though solid, is the category with the most evident room for improvement.
Yes, Hotel Colonne accepts small pets, up to a maximum of 5 kg, with a possible surcharge of 10 euros per pet per night.
Yes, Hotel Colonne offers a buffet breakfast every morning with continental and Italian options.
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Yes, Hotel Colonne offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas.
Hotel Colonne is located about 23 km from Milan Malpensa Airport, reachable by car in just over half an hour.
Yes, Hotel Colonne has private parking, including an electric vehicle charging station.
The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and the Double Room with Balcony feature a private balcony or terrace with views of the garden, lake or hills.
