Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site. Limited parking is also offered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances. Some public areas and rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Varese, within a 5-minute drive of Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens. It is approximately 10.4 miles from Lake Lugano and 1.4 miles from Masnago Castle.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from June to September. The pool is heated.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show a government-issued photo ID.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 20 per day. Advance request is recommended for availability.

Palace Grand Hotel Varese - Enjoy Stunning Views

Average nightly price at Palace Grand Hotel Varese by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$132
March	US$114
April	US$166
May	US$187
June	US$202
July	US$224
August	US$205
September	US$206
October	US$144
November	US$121
December	US$119

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Palace Grand Hotel Varese, guests praise the hilltop setting, grand historic charm, friendly staff, and a large outdoor pool, while noting dated rooms in places, occasional maintenance issues, and some paid spa access policies.

Breakfast is frequently highlighted as excellent, and the bar service receives special praise. The hilltop location provides sweeping lake views and a tranquil park, but reaching town often requires a car or using the scheduled shuttle. Expect a characterful stay with strong service and amenities, alongside some older-room quirks.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Grounds and the large outdoor pool are widely praised, the bar is popular, on-site parking is generally easy, and there’s a scheduled shuttle to the center. Spa access typically costs extra, the elevator is small/slow, and some reported pool closures during certain periods.

Related guest reviews

10

Pamela

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Tout était top. Il mérite bien son nom de Palace Grand Hôtel. Personnel accueillant même à 22h, il fait super bon dans tout l’hôtel, de grandes fenêtres dans la chambre avec une super vue. Un petit dej complet. Une facilité de se garer où la voiture ne craint rien. Si je reviens sur Varese, je reprendrais cet hôtel sans hésitation.

Translate

10

Per

10 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Historic, classy hotel, built in 1913. Big, modern rooms with fantastic views. Free parking on Hotel grounds. Very friendly,service oriented personell . Modern , huge outdoor pool area with lots of sunbeds. Stylish restaurant.

10

Nikolaos

24 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Hervorragende Bar, sehr nettes und kompetentes Personal.

Translate

10

Sarah

10 May 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

Wunderschön gelegenes Hotel mit Blick über den Varese See und viel altem Charme. Das Personal war stets zuvorkommend und freundlich. Es gibt auch einen Shuttle Bus zu fixen Zeiten ins Zentrum von Varese.

Translate

10

Theresa Arendal

18 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sweet staff. Excellent pool (unfortunately we had very noisy neighbours next door).

6

Marion

10 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Le petit déjeuner était très bien, il y avait du choix, les chambres sont bien spacieuses et propre. Il y a qu’un seul petit ascenseur pour l’ensemble de l’hôtel, donc franchement on attend beaucoup. Par contre grosse déception concernant le spa. Nous avons pris cet hôtel entre autres pour avoir la possibilité d’aller au spa, il est indiqué nulle part sur le site que le spa est en supplément ne serait-ce que l’accès. C’est que une fois sur place que nous apprenons que pour simplement accéder au spa, il faut payer 20 € par personne.

Translate

8

Christoph

4 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Großer Parkplatz; schöne Lage mit gutem Ausblick; freundliches Personal; gutes Frühstück

Translate

8

Hannah

28 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel besticht durch seine romantische und stilvolle Eleganz. Der Zuweg zum Hotel ist schon bereits ein echtes Highlight. Das Personal vor Ort sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Hotel hat jedoch nur einen Außenpool, der bereits ab Ende September geschlossen war. Die Sauna im Innenbereich muss man für einen relativ hohen Preis für 2 Stunden(40 € für zwei Personen ) extra buchen. Das Hotel hat grundsätzlich keinen Balkon, was sehr schade ist denn gerade in den Abendstunden ist die Sicht vom Zimmer auf den See einfach unbeschreiblich schön. Am ersten Abend waren wir im Hotel essen. Das Essen war recht teuer und auf dem Teller sehr überschaubar. Grundsätzlich aber nicht schlecht. Die Getränke konnten an der Bar für ein, für europäische Verhältnisse normalen Betrag, käuflich erworben werden In unserem Aufenthalt inbegriffen, war das Frühstück. Dieses war sehr reichhaltig. Da wir mit unserem Rund verreist waren, konnte dieser jedoch nicht in den Frühstücksraum und wir mussten in einem separaten Raum frühstücken. Das war leider etwas schade. Grundsätzlich gibt es auch keine Möglichkeit im Außenbereich zu frühstücken. Dies hätten wir gerne noch in Anspruch genommen, da das Wetter das noch zugelassen hat.

Translate

4

Oliver

13 Jun 2022

·

Stayed 2 nights

Der beworbene Pool war geschlossen ohne das man vor der Anreise darauf hingewiesen wurde. Es gab keine Entschuldigung und generell war das personal sehr unfreundlich...man hatte den Eindruck das Gäste unerwünscht sind. Englischkenntnisse gleich 0.

Translate

10

GLAUCE PATRICIA

23 Jun 2022

·

Stayed 10 nights

Muito bem localizado. Funcionários muitíssimos atenciosos. Cafe da manhã farto. Senti falta de uma maquina para tostar pães. Vista linda. Piscina em reforma. Ficara pronta em 2023. Supermercado em frente ao portão do hotel. Recomendo e voltaria.

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Housekeeping and cleanliness are consistently praised, with several noting spotless rooms. A few comments point to wear or dated finishes in some areas rather than hygiene issues.

Related guest reviews

10

JACQUES JOSEPH

25 May 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Excellent séjour ! Excellent restaurant ! Un personnel charmant et disponible ! Une chambre spacieuse avec une excellente literie. Et le ménage est impeccable. Nous ne cessons d'en faire la publicité car c'était un bonheur d'y revenir le soir après nos visites des Lacs. Si nous devons revenir dans cette région, nous descendrons évidemment au Palace Grand Hôtel.

Translate

10

Mark

15 Dec 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Still has a lot of charm, spotlessly clean & the staff make this hotel extra special.

10

Geneviève

18 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Merveilleux séjour dans cet hôtel plein de charme au style incomparable… vue sur le lac depuis la très confortable chambre . Service d étage parfait (Teresa) et excellent petit déjeuner.

Translate

8

Bernhard

18 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Schönes altes Gebäude. Das Zimmer war sauber. Die Einrichtung schon etwas älter Sehr schöne Gartenanlage mit modernem Pool

Translate

8

ana

17 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great staff and beautiful property. Gorgeous lake views. Most of the outdoor property has been renovated. Caffe and restaurant staff is outstanding and super helpful to us. Unfortunately the hotel was full due to olympic team for rowing competitions and we got a very old room with dirty yellow paint and poorly maintained green carpet on the 4th floor. This hotel has lots of potential byt I highly recommend the manager or maintenance team to give a fresh coat of paint to the room and the stairs area.

8

Anne

16 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Séjour agréable dans un beau cadre personnel bien propreté très bien

Translate

10

Christina

14 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Such a beautiful special place. The hotel needs some upgrading but the rooms are super clean, I slept like wow and the restaurant, bar, grounds and pool are just gorgeous.

8

katharina

21 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

altes Hotel mit schönem Aussenpool und gutem Abendessen. Zimmer in die Jahre gekommen , aber Sauber .

Translate

10

Erica

15 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Incredible staff, clean room, great breakfast.

8

Frederic

13 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

The historical building of the hotel is nice, but would need some serious work and refreshment: also, the cleanliness could be better overall. For the number of guests, the parking slot is clearly insufficient. The breakfast was nice, the view on the lake amazing, but we were expecting a better standard.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, many with sweeping lake or city views. However, several feel dated with maintenance issues or weak soundproofing, and a few guests reported small showers, AC difficulties, or nonworking fixtures.

Related guest reviews

6

CELESTINE

19 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We love the surroundings of the hotel and the Christmas decorations were awesome, creating the holiday vibes. Staff were friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant served excellent food - breakfast and dinner. One thing that can be improved will be the condition of the hotel. Being an establishment with many years of history, the place do look dated and the room allocated to us had a broken toilet. The staff was kind enough to extend us another room beside so that we can access the toilet.

10

Mark

25 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The best hotel in Varese by far, made even better by the staff who are always so polite & attentive. Rooms are clean, spacious & well appointed, with beautiful views over Lake Varese.

4

Augusto

21 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Non merita le 4 stelle, bagno con ventola collegata alla luce, comodini con macchie precedenti, frigobar obsoleto, insonorizzazione assente. Il ristorante lascia molto a desiderare

Translate

10

Ben

6 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historic property. Rooms comfortable and beds comfortable.

8

Scott

5 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Only thing that wasn't great was I couldn't really get the air conditioner to work.

6

Christian

27 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

War ganz okay. Das Zimmer selber war aber eher eine Enttäuschung. Der Fernseher hat nicht funktioniert, 2 Steckdosen haben nicht funktioniert. Kleine Dusche. Das Personal hat auch nicht nachgefragt ob alles gut war. Trotzdem schöne Lage und gutes Frühstück

Translate

10

Wolfgang

29 Mar 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

2013 das erste Mal, 2021 das zweite Mal und 2023 das dritte Mal in diesem wunderschönen Hotel. Sehr freundliches Personal, einmalige Lage. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Blick auf den See.

Translate

8

Ralph

4 Jan 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful view, but small windows for a superior room.

6

Mattia

19 Apr 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Hotel all’interno di una villa storica bellissima e con vista altrettanto bella ma pecca di servizi e confort. Le camere avrebbero bisogno di molta manutenzione( porte con serrature semi rotte, docce malfunzionanti…), investirei nel rimodernizzare un po’ le camere e un altra nota dolente è che non c’è un minimo di insoronizzazione! Si sente veramente ogni Minimo rumore provengs da corridoio o da altre camere!

Translate

6

Sabine

25 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

My room on the 4th floor, especially the bathroom, was in urgent need of remodelling. The road leading to the hotel on top of a hill is full of bumps. The restaurant food was delicious but the chief waiter came along in an arrogant way. Breakfast servic was good.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, professional, and accommodating across the hotel and bar. Occasional issues include unhelpful front-desk interactions or lapses in restaurant service.

Related guest reviews

10

Patricia

19 May 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

loved the staff, particularly the front desk and the bartenders

8

Debra

4 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

Girls at the front desk were so helpful. Our sauna wasn’t working so they gave us free access to the spa and also comped some drinks for us which was very much appreciated. My husband especially was uncomfortable with the flat, hard pillows so that really needs addressing. We also didn’t care for the food in the restaurant especially at those prices. Breakfast was very nice though. We enjoyed our views from our room and the spaciousness of our room.

10

Mark Owen

26 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Really polite staff who handled everything professionally.

10

Antonio

29 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Again a wonderful stay. Friendly staff as usual.

10

Frank

26 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 6 nights

This Hotel is Wonderful. We stayed here in May 2022 and came back July 17-23, 2024. Beautiful Hotel with Old World Charm. Fabulous Dinner Restaurant & Breakfast. Lovely grounds. My husband and sister-in-law both went to the SPA and it was GREAT - they each enjoyed a massage. The manager of the hotel Max is a great asset to the hotel. He is very personable and available to assist you. It was a pleasure speaking with him. Claudia at the front desk went above and beyond as well as all of the other staff at the front desk. The woman who cleaned our room was a sweetheart!! We plan to be back in June of 2025 for our anniversary. Thanks so much and hoping to see you soon. Celia & Frank Klein, Hollywood, Florida USA

2

Alexander Maximilian

21 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Not exactly what we expected from an accomodation bearing the name grand hotel, meaning excellent service, prestine cuisine, small gestures. Among a list of issues for us, to name a few, the unfriendly service on the phone, the special set menu that simple was a choice of the a la carte, would not let us recommend this hotel. The view though is fabulous and the location is special, so if you only care about those two maybe this is for you nevertheless, just bear in mind you have to go by car or take a taxi.

8

Christoph

4 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Großer Parkplatz; schöne Lage mit gutem Ausblick; freundliches Personal; gutes Frühstück

Translate

10

Renate

5 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Grand old Charming Hotel with great staff.

6

Sabine

25 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

My room on the 4th floor, especially the bathroom, was in urgent need of remodelling. The road leading to the hotel on top of a hill is full of bumps. The restaurant food was delicious but the chief waiter came along in an arrogant way. Breakfast servic was good.

6

Larry

12 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

The room that they gave us was below par was not what we paid for did not have a Lakeview did not have a porch and was in desperate need of updating. We went down to the front desk asked for a different room they told us that was impossible. We then spoke to someone else at the front desk, and she gave us a room that she called an upgraded room, which was the room that we actually booked and paid for. I would write the service at the front desk to be poor and unresponsive until a different person came to help us. The bar was terrific. The bartender was fantastic and friendly and made spectacular drinks. We enjoyed the evening very much and enjoyed the room that T hey switched us to very much.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Set on a hill with panoramic lake and city views, the property offers a tranquil park setting. It is removed from central Varese, so many guests suggest a car or using the scheduled shuttle.

Related guest reviews

10

Michael

30 Sept 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a gem. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The property is very well maintained with fantastic views from the restaurants and bar over the city and lake. The property grounds with the large pool are very peaceful and relaxing.

10

Wolfgang

29 Mar 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

2013 das erste Mal, 2021 das zweite Mal und 2023 das dritte Mal in diesem wunderschönen Hotel. Sehr freundliches Personal, einmalige Lage. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Blick auf den See.

Translate

10

Eudora

12 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

I truly enjoyed my stay - from staff to amenities . I want to come back! Please note that it is a small town so finding lots of restaurants open late will be hard and using Uber to go to the airport (or anywhere) will be nearly impossible. Ask front desk for planning and assistance with this.

8

Ezzat

23 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

Quite and very safe. Access was rather inconvenient as the hotel is uphill. More suitable for people who have cars rather than people coming from abroad.

8

Brian

12 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

Ligger flot på af et bjerg - langt til indkøb - skal der bruges en bil - fin pool område - slidt inde på hotellet- trænger til en renovering Dejlig have med masse af sofaer - god men dyr mad på hotellet

Translate

10

Stephan

22 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Zimmer war gross und sehr schön. Die Beleuchtung im Bad beim Spiegel könnte heller sein. Aussenbereich ist wunderschön. Lage und mit dem Shuttle Bus für das Stadtzentrum ist perfekt. Das Hotel hat einen unglaublichen Charme

Translate

8

Christoph

4 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Großer Parkplatz; schöne Lage mit gutem Ausblick; freundliches Personal; gutes Frühstück

Translate

10

Darius

23 Apr 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Top on the hill location. Classic design in the nature.

10

Rene

24 Apr 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Zeer stijlvol hotel in art deco stijl. Machtig gelegen op een heuvel waarvan het meer kan overzien.

Translate

10

THIERRY

10 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Ce magnifique palace de 1913 est très bien entretenu et couru : il était complet début octobre. Les chambres sont spacieuses et la literie est très confortable. Le petit-déjeuner inclus est copieux, d'excellente qualité et rare par sa générosité en Italie. Cet hôtel est un lieu confortable et élégant à prix modéré donc très recommandé. Il est éloigné du centre-ville (environ 30 minutes à pied), ce qui peut convenir aux clients qui recherchent la tranquillité et moins à ceux qui recherchent les facilités proches. L'atmosphère d'un palace liberty aussi élégant est unique et mérite le détour. Personnel souriant aux petits soins.

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety. Restaurant feedback is mixed: many enjoyed meals and bar service, while others found dinner overpriced or below expectations and reported occasional seating or service issues.

Related guest reviews

8

Jean P N

22 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Genuine hotel with a lot of charm. View from the room is outstanding. Hotel restaurant is nevertheless overpriced with an an average service.

10

Tanja Sandra

3 Jan 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Das Hotel entspricht eher einem gehobenen Standart. Das Frühstücksbuffet ein Traum. Das Zimmer und die Aussicht ein Traum

Translate

8

Debra

4 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

Girls at the front desk were so helpful. Our sauna wasn’t working so they gave us free access to the spa and also comped some drinks for us which was very much appreciated. My husband especially was uncomfortable with the flat, hard pillows so that really needs addressing. We also didn’t care for the food in the restaurant especially at those prices. Breakfast was very nice though. We enjoyed our views from our room and the spaciousness of our room.

10

Stuart

19 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful property with amazing service. The new pool is world class. Dinner in the dining room is not up to the quality of the rest of the property.

10

Bertrand

16 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Très bon séjour, très bon accueil. Super parc avec une trés belle piscine. On a aimé aussi le restaurant. On reviendra avec plaisir.

Translate

10

Andrea

6 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was excellent. The pool is beautiful. The view was beautiful

8

Brian

12 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

Ligger flot på af et bjerg - langt til indkøb - skal der bruges en bil - fin pool område - slidt inde på hotellet- trænger til en renovering Dejlig have med masse af sofaer - god men dyr mad på hotellet

Translate

2

Alexander Maximilian

21 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Not exactly what we expected from an accomodation bearing the name grand hotel, meaning excellent service, prestine cuisine, small gestures. Among a list of issues for us, to name a few, the unfriendly service on the phone, the special set menu that simple was a choice of the a la carte, would not let us recommend this hotel. The view though is fabulous and the location is special, so if you only care about those two maybe this is for you nevertheless, just bear in mind you have to go by car or take a taxi.

10

DANIEL

21 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

The elegant ambiance and attention to service detail. My compliments to all the staff and my friends Marco and Domenico for taking care of my late night bar needs. Grazie DR

8

Christoph

4 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Großer Parkplatz; schöne Lage mit gutem Ausblick; freundliches Personal; gutes Frühstück

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Prices for Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Double Room Single Use

Suite Con Sauna Privata

Standard Single Room

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Park View

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Standard Triple Room

Deluxe Double Room

Guest reviews of Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Business details