Journey into the 18th Century

Surrounded by a shady 18th-century park, the Boscolo Porro Pirelli Hotel comes slowly into view as you approach from an avenue flanked by majestic pines. An historic patrician villa that still exudes the splendour of the 18th century, the Porro Pirelli is just a few kilometres from Varese, Lake Maggiore and the Swiss border, and is also within easy reach of the new Milan trade fair facilities and Malpensa Airport.

The Porro Pirelli also has an exotic soul, as did Count Gian Pietro, the adventurous 18th-century explorer: it is he who inspired the hotel's extraordinary antique Oriental decor. Chinese furniture, Thai woodcarvings and Balinese marquetry are set against the rich Baroque backdrop of the hotel like echoes of the Far East.

Whether strolling among the antique statuary and sculpted hedges of the Italian garden, walking beneath the antique coffered ceiling or ascending the grand staircase surmounted by the family coat of arms, at the Porro Pirelli you cannot but succumb to the fascination of a place suspended in time.

A truly unique style
64 rooms, 64 different experiences. At the Porro Pirelli, the antique Oriental furnishings in each room are absolutely unique: the writing desk, wardrobe and headboard are works of wooden marquetry from Indonesia, and the curtains are woven on wooden looms. In addition, each room is named after an point of interest in the province of Varese, which guests can discover through the prints and photographs that decorate the walls.

The rooms of the Porro Pirelli are also equipped with the best technology, including a high-speed internet connection that can be used with either a laptop or the television. The bathroom is extremely comfortable, thanks to the multi-function Jacuzzi shower, an anti-fog mirror, and a quick and easy-to-use infrared heating system.

The rooms styles at the Porro Pirelli are the Classic, the more spacious Deluxe, and the various types of Suites: 14 Junior Suites, with a living room and separate sleeping area, and 4 luxury Suites, each one unique. Two of these latter are Presidential Suites, and are especially distinctive in terms of style. The Chinese Suite is an ample room with its own entrance foyer, and is graced with supremely refined antique furniture from China, true masterworks of exhibition-quality art. The second Presidential Suite is also one-of-a-kind, with its Baroque-style wooden furnishings, a spacious work area and a small balcony overlooking the Italian garden and the park. Both Presidential Suites have a Jacuzzi and can be used in conjunction with the Carlo Dossi Meeting Room which seats 16 people.

The Porro Pirelli distinguishes itself further with its range of special rooms: three for the physically challenged, two hypoallergenic rooms for allergy sufferers, three for guests with small pets, several communicating rooms for families, and many for non-smokers.