On a lake
Located in Varese, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Varese and 5 minutes from Villa Recalcati. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Lake Lugano and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Estensi Gardens.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
German, English, Italian, French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Long-term parking
Free self parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Double or Twin Room
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsWonderful · 79 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Recommendation
83.3%
Closest airports
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
39.8 km / 24.8 mi
Lugano (LUG-Agno)
32.4 km / 20.1 mi
What's nearby
Lake Varese
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Villa Recalcati
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Estensi Gardens
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Masnago Castle
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Church of Saint Anthony Abbot
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Estense Palace
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Broletto Courtyard
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Piazza Monte Grappa
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Villa Mirabello Museum
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria Foris Portas
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Corso Matteotti
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Church of San Giuseppe
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
San Vittore Basilica
4.8 km / 3 mi
PalaWhirlpool
4.8 km / 3 mi
Castiglione Olona
4.8 km / 3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Long-term parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Minibar
Grab bar near toilet
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Long-term parking
Free self parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Things to do
Television in common areas
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Meeting rooms
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Languages spoken
German
English
Italian
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Elevator door width (inches) - 50
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 100
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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