The Building and its location are spectacular. A lovingly maintained Art Deco building with completely preserved interiors from the 1920s is not easy to find. I will come back, but not in the heat of summer.

A big drawback but difficult to remedy because of the constraints posed by the splendid architecture: There is no air condition. On one of the hottest days of the past decade this made sleeping a bit difficult. Basically a choice between widely opening all windows and being eaten by mosquitos, or closing them and getting steamed. Also, the parking situation is a bit unusual. In the morning, when I had to walk 300 meters through a thunderstorm with torrential rain to get to the car, I not only got all the cooling down I had been praying for during the night but much more of it.

We had a beautiful lake view from our windows. The bathroom was large. There were steps to get to our room, this was expected and understood because the hotel is a historic one. Everything was very clean, bed was very comfortable and other furniture in the room was adequate. Breakfast was really good, they offered many choices for beverages and food, way better than a continental breakfast. We liked the historic atmosphere of the hotel and area. They have their own coffee shop inside the hotel that locals use, this is a huge plus for us. The romantic dinner was adorable with all the candles and great service, the food was delicious (I eat a vegetarian diet and they made some of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever tasted). We liked the charm and hope to come back again someday.

Nothing. Our stay was wonderful!

The Al Borducan Romantic Hotel, nestled in the medieval village of Sacro Monte di Varese, offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. The hotel is housed in an elegant Liberty-style villa dating back to 1924. Its location within the UNESCO World Heritage Site adds to its allure. Rooms and Facilities: Each of the ten individually decorated guestrooms retains the original Art Nouveau style, complemented by choice vintage furniture. Modern amenities such as satellite TV, telephone, safe, free Wi-Fi, minibar, and en suite bathrooms ensure a delightful stay. Dining Experience: The hotel’s restaurant, aptly named the “Love Restaurant,” sets the stage for romantic moments. Candlelit dinners and lunches on the panoramic terrace offer breathtaking views. Please note that the restaurant policy restricts dinner service to adults only. Precious Moments of Relaxation: Whether sipping afternoon tea, enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace, reading a book in the garden, or resting in one of the cozy rooms, Al Borducan provides precious moments of relaxation. Overall Impression: Al Borducan Romantic Hotel is a hidden gem—a splendid venue for special occasions and unforgettable memories.

The allure of opening the windows to let in fresh air was quickly dampened by the romantic noises—mainly the creaking beds and distant laughter from neighboring rooms. If you’re a light sleeper, this might pose a challenge. We were the loud/romantic ones, no problem for us :)

Very nice restored hotel with a lot of charm, very friendly staff and good service, good breakfast and excellent restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, great view from the terrace and certain rooms. Be aware that you're remote on a hill above Varese, but that's what makes this place special. Nice surrounding area with a lot of possibilities for hiking, etc.. Visiting Varese and traveling by train and bus/cable car is possible and quite easy, even with luggage (hotel helps with timetables).

Not much. Egg dishes on the breakfast buffet unfortunately a bit cold, restaurant very good and recommended but certainly rather expensive, there are inexpensive alternatives for lunch in the area, for dinner other restaurants in Sacro Monte in the upper price range too.

I loved the property itself, the location is amazing, the room with lake view is spectacular. The food in the restaurant was really great, and the staff was very professional, yet friendly and warm. Everything was really really clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The village surrounding the hotel is very beautiful and quiet, with amazing views and dreamy little streets. We absolutely loved it!

The atmosphere (!); the location/surrounding (!); the hotel itself; the room (large); the room view; the staff; the amenities (finally a hotel investing in good quality, the amenities are made in Italy!); the products one can buy in the hotel; the bed; price/quality; we also liked the old-fashioned roomkey! We intend to come back.

The bed sheets were a bit too warm; the toilet is small and high, the shower head may need to be replaced; the breakfast was fine: the cheeses; tea etc were fantastic, but some drinks/food (coffee; croissants, scrambled eggs) could be of a better quality. We have not tried the restaurant in the evening (expensive). We believe an easy/cheaper menu, or roomservice would benefit the hotel guests (we for instance were not hungry after a long trip and didn't want/need anything fancy)

This small "boutique" hotel is in an exceptional location, beautiful, memorable, historic. We stayed there in August 2023, and loved the location, the view from the bedroom, and the Breakfast which is marvelous (warm weather allowed us to eat outside on the restaurant's balcony).

Dinner in the hotel may be very good (attractive small menu); however, as the restaurant opens rather late at 19:30, with most guests + visitors expecting to begin their dinners between 19:30 and 20:00, with the consquence that the restaurant staff is unable to cater to everyone in a timely manner. On another note, Room No.9 is exactly below the restaurant, and not to be recommended if you wish to sleep early, as the restaurant above closes at midnight, and staff then begin to prepare the space for breakfast, with the noise of moving tables and chairs coming through the ceiling down to Room No.9. All other rooms are highly recommended. We will go again !

The location and views are exceptional, and the hotel is beautifully appointed in keeping with the character and charm of the building We did not have dinner there, however the restaurant is apparently excellent

Do not take your luggage just use a small bag of what you need as you are unable to drive up to the hotel

It was a great experience to stay one night in this lovely hotel. We appreciated our stay very much. The room, the view over the sea till the snowy mountains, the conversation with the owner and the staff. Also the breakfast was delicious. Unfortunately the restaurant in Al Borducan was closed on tuesday but the restaurant that was recommended by the owner was also extremely good. We will recommend your hotel tò our friends.

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Location Historic building and deco of bedrooms Romantic restaurant Evening menu Balcony in the bar

Private parties over Halloween period preventing use of restaurant. Notified in advance that there were to be children in the adult only romantic restaurant. We were not notified that we would not be able to access the restaurant on most nights of our stay Thankfully, there are some excellent restaurants in the village