The Hotel Splendid was built in the 1960’s and is situated by Lake Maggiore in the charming Italian town of Baveno, 45 kilometres from Milan Malpensa Airport. The 127 air conditioned guestrooms are spread over five floors and have traditional style decor and furnishings in neutral tones with patterned fabrics. All guestrooms include satellite television, direct dial phones, wireless Internet (surcharge), minibars, safes, climate control, and bathrooms with hair dryers and toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a work out in the health club, and then relax with a session in the sauna, steam room, or spa tub, or take a motorboat from the hotel’s private jetty. The outdoor pool has an adjacent sun terrace with sun beds and the hotel also has its own tennis court. The Restaurant Panorama serves Italian and international specialities and features spectacular views across the lake. Guests can browse the daily newspapers in the lobby, which has antique furnishings and Persian rugs, or take room service. Those arriving by car can take advantage of underground car parking (surcharge) and business services and meeting rooms are on offer. The Villa Pallavicino, with a zoo and a botanical garden, is one kilometre from the hotel while the hiking and skiing of Mottarone are 15 kilometres away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 45 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.