I have stayed at the Atlantic many times over the years and it is always a wonderful experience! This hotel is nearly always fully booked so start early and always get a lake view room. The rooms have always been extremely clean and the staff have always been excellent. There is a bar area with a good selection of liquors, quite a few tables outside and a TV inside as well. The free breakfast is "European style" with a large variety of items with friendly waiters helping with the coffees, ensuring everything is clean and that everyone is happy. The evening dinner is on the top floor and is a positive experience but I usually wander though town to find a place to eat. It's really not that far from Malpensia airport so if you have a rental car take the SS32 south out of Arona to Oleggio and then take Via Gallarate to the airport - its a truly wonderful and relaxing drive.