Built in the 1900s and set amidst landscaped gardens on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Astor is located one kilometre from the village of Pallanza, a 2.5 kilometre boat ride from the Borromean islands. The 52 guestrooms feature light decor and mahogany or rattan furniture with lake or garden views. Some rooms include wide scenic balconies and all are equipped with bathrooms, televisions and direct dial phones.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning and guests can dine on Piemontese cuisine in the restaurant which offers panoramic lake views, enjoy a cocktail in the bar, relax in one of the intimate sitting rooms overlooking the gardens, or catch up on the latest news in the TV lounge. For those arriving by car there is free parking on site. The front desk can guard valuables in the safe, and organise transport and babysitting services. The 19th century Villa Taranto with its beautiful botanical gardens is a one kilometre walk away and the gardens and zoo of Villa Pallavicino are five kilometres away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 65 kilometres from the hotel, approximately 50 minutes’ drive.