Hotel Colonne

This review is for the restaurant. We had a great lunch there last week. The view was impeccable. The indoor dinning room was tastefully decorated. Food was very well prepared and presented. Good wine list to choose from. It has its own parking area. Highly recommended.

We stayed here for a night before our morning flight out of Milan airport. We had requested for a single floor room as we had a baby with us and they had also provided a pack and play cot for the baby. The views are just breathtaking. Room and bathroom were clean but the best part was the hospitality from Silvio’s mother. She didn’t speak much English but was so kind and good to us, even making sure breakfast was ready for our early departure. The breakfast was just the perfect end to out Italy escapade and the Apple cake alone is the reason we will be back! The restaurant was closed the night we stayed so the board portion of our stay was applicable at the sister hotel just a stone’s throw from the hotel. The meal was fantastic, the views equally spectacular and service just fantastic.

We visited at the end of September and loved it. The accommodation is best described as charming and a bit chintzy but the decor suits the hotel perfectly. We had a good sized room with a generous balcony that afforded incredible views across the valley. The history of the town is interesting and the locals are all very friendly. |The food though....We were half board so had a three course meal in the evening and on one night, we had the six course tasting dinner which was exquisite. The wine list is extensive and everything that we tried was excellent. The staff were equally helpful and Mamma Vanna was such a lovely host too. Silvio Battistoni came and chatted to us and made us feel so welcome. |I’d recommend visiting at the weekend as the funicular lift is open and the history around that is very interesting. |Definitely hire a (small) car and bring walking shoes too! |Would we go again? Absolutely!

What can I say....I’m in love with Italy. My partner bought a long weekend holiday package to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived at this hotel, it was raining, so we could not see all beauty of the hotel’s surroundings. After unpacking our bags, we headed to a bar where we met a lovely guy Philip who served us the drinks and had a long chat with us. As a part of our holiday package we were entitled for one special dinner of 6 dishes prepared by Silvio Battistoni. So we had it at the first evening of our arrival. Our dinner was beautiful. My partner described a carpaccio dish as a piece of culinary art. With regards to the drinks, the restaurant didn’t meet our expectations. We thought we were going to have a wine flight with our special meal but it didn’t happen and we had to choose a bottle of wine by ourselves. Never mind. |I have to mention that a coffee made by the lovely lady Vanna in the mornings was one of the best we had during that long weekend in Italy. |Being in such a great place, it’s easy to discover the Sacro Monte di Varese, visit a few art galleries in Varese, explore the lakes Maggiorre and Orta. Enjoy!|

We booked this hotel after reading the reviews and were delighted to find ourselves in such an amazingly different, small hotel - the hotel is quaint, our room had a very high ceiling and a covered terrace, very chintzy which all fits into the ambiance of this small boutique Italian hotel. ||||We booked on Booking.com and stayed for two nights including dinner which was served on a terrace that hangs over the side of the hotel - all very atmospherical. If you were celebrating in a special location, then the hotel would certainly fit the bill. The dinners were outstanding, beautifully presented, every course a picture in itself, the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast is taken on a side terrace that also has views looking down to Lake Varese.||||We drove ourself to the hotel, we missed the rather small brown 'heritage' sign for 'Sacro Monte' (which is where the hotel is located), if you are planning to visit keep and eye out for the Sacro Monte sign and you will find it. There is also a bus service too.||||The hotel has parking, the roads are tight, our hire car was small so we managed to navigate the winding road that takes you up to the hotel.||||Whilst it may appear on first arrival that there isn't a lot to see, there is the amazing site of the Sacro Monte and there are also a few restaurants tucked away too. ||||Recommended for anyone that wants to get away from the crowds and enjoy excellent food!

Beautiful hotel with a spectacular view. Very friendly owner/chef Silvio who looked after us very well and provided a brilliant 5 course tasting menu on our second day. Excellent hotel. The en suite bathroom is up a flight of stairs so not for limited mobility guests.

We liked the location of the hotel and the excellent restaurant. The breakfast offers variety and good quality food. On the dark side, was the inflexibility of hours in which food is served, the arrogance of some personnel in the restaurant and the outdated room. And last but not least, we didn't like the rudeness of the owner, when we asked for another room due to intolerable noise, and he wouldn't provide a solution of any kind. Actually, this was quite a poor experience in an allegedly 4 Star Hotel, so we simply left one night earlier than booked!

Absolutely stunning. Stayed at the hotel for three nights. Had the six course taster menu one night which was exquisite. The gnocchi was the best I've ever had. Food overall was stunning. Great service and lovely views of Lago Varese. Would definitely return.