Near Swiss border Facing Lake Lugano from the Italian side this four-storey hotel is situated in Porlezza seven kilometres from the Swiss border and 13 kilometres from Lake Como. Terrace restaurant The restaurant's panoramic windows overlook the lake and during the warmer months meals are served on the terrace; wireless Internet is available in the public areasSatellite television The 35 guestrooms at the Hotel Europa are decorated in neutral colours with wooden furnishings; all include satellite television direct-dial phones and hair dryers.