The 4-star Antares is centrally located in the town of Arona, 150 metres from the shore of Lake Maggiore It offers classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD satellite TV Staff at reception is available 24 hours a day Guests can relax ordering a cocktail from the bar and watching TV on the sofa in the common living room Hotel Antares is less than a 1-hour drive from Milan and the Swiss city of Lugano Verbania is a 20-minute drive away The hotel features a small private parking, subject to availability Alternatively, guest can use the free public parking on the road, or a nearby private garage Even though there is no air conditioning in the hotel, the whole property is refreshed via a built-in cooling system