Location. The Mareschi Palace Hotel is located in Novara, Italy, 500 metres from the Palaforum Sporting Village and one kilometre from the historic town centre and Novara train station. Hotel Features. The three-storey Mareschi Palace is a modern red-brick hotel, featuring a modern buffet restaurant and bar. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can secure valuables in the safe-deposit box. Room service is available during restaurant opening hours, and there is wireless Internet access in the air- conditioned public areas (surcharge). Oniste parking is available for a surcharge.

A complimentary continental breakfast is offered each morning at Mareschi Palace Hotel. The Wild Place Risto Bar offers an extensive hot and cold buffet for lunch and dinner. Decor is bright, with red-and-white table linen.

Recreational activities offered in the vicinity include swimming, tennis, and golf. Bicycles can also be hired nearby.

Guestrooms. The 47 air-conditioned guestrooms have bright contemporary decor with wood floors and modern wood furnishings. All have satellite television, telephones, Internet access, safes, and minibars. Tiled bathrooms include hair dryers. A daily complimentary newspaper is provided. CD and DVD players are available on request.

Expert Tip. The most imposing building in Novaro is St Gauden's Basilica, with a two-tiered cupola rising to 121 metres. Nearby, the city's cathedral stands on the site of the Roman Temple of Jupiter. Dating back to the 4th century, the baptistry, opposite the cathedral, is the oldest building in the city.

Room Types:

Triple Standard:   One double and one twin bed, or three twin beds. Contemporary decor with sleek wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, Internet access, minibar, and safe. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Double Standard:   One double or two twin beds. Contemporary decor with sleek wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, Internet access, minibar, and safe. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Double Room for Single Use:   One double bed. Contemporary decor with sleek wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, Internet access, minibar, and safe. Bathroom with hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Distance to Mareschi Palace is 20 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The Malpensa Express train runs every 30 minutes between the airport's train station and the city centre (Cadorna station). Single tickets are approximately 9 EUR, and journey time is 40 minutes. The Malpensa shuttle bus runs to Stazione Centrale (central station) every 20 minutes. The fare is 4.50 EUR and journey time is 20 minutes. Trains run to Novara. Transfer can be arranged with the hotel in advance. Prices are subject to change.

Getting around. Novara is easy to explore on foot. Trains and buses run throughout the region. A car is useful for travelling further afield.

Driving directions. From the airport, follow the A4 motorway in the direction of Torino. Exit to Novara and follow signs for Novara centre. Continue for 1.5 kilometres to reach Mareschi Palace Hotel.