Hotel Villa Porro Pirelli (Varese, Italien)

Surrounded by a shady 18th-century park, the hotel comes slowly into view as you approach it from an avenue flanked by majestic pines. This hotel also has an exotic soul, as did Count Gian Pietro, the adventurous 18th-century explorer who inspired the hotel's extraordinary antique oriental décor. Chinese furniture, Thai woodcarvings and Balinese parquetry are set against the rich Baroque backdrop of the hotel like echoes of the Far East. The hotel has a total of 64 rooms and facilities on offer to guests include air conditioning, a lobby area with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, lift access, a café, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access (charges apply). For an additional fee, guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is a garage and parking available for those arriving by car.