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Lakeside beach area
Grand Hotel Tremezzo Tremezzo , Lake Como
Located on the western shore of Lake Como facing the pretty resort of Bellagio , the Grand Hotel Tremezzo was built in 1910 and is a charming example of turn�of�the�century Liberty�style architecture . Set above the lakeside road which runs between the hotel and the lake , it is a favoured for its particularly mild climate and beautiful gardens . This part of the lake is called the Riviera delle Azalee and the scenery is resplendent with whites and pinks when these flowers blossom in late winter and early spring . The hotel entrance is set above the road and reached by lift , meaning that the public rooms such as the T Bar terrace , La Terrazza restaurant , lobby and lounges enjoy magnificent panoramic views . The Grand Hotel has three heated swimming pools , one of which floats on the lake with sand ' beach ', loungers and a T beach bar and restaurant . To the rear of the hotel is a well�maintained two-hectare park that is terraced into the hillside and an excellent spot to sit and relax . Guests also have the use of a clay tennis court and a jogging track that winds its way up the hillside . In the grounds there is a well�equipped gym overlooking the lake , and on the first floor , with amazing views of the lake , the panoramic T Spa has an indoor heated whirlpool with stateof-the-art hydro-massage and aqua fitness trail , a relaxation lounge and massage rooms for exclusive body and facial treatments . The rooms and suites are situated on five floors and provide high standards of comfort . The style is Liberty , colours are vivid and relaxing .
“ A traditional grand hotel overlooking the lake , offering excellent value for money ”
View from pool behind hotel
Lakeside prestige room
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO IE41 Official category 5 star deluxe Open 9 March to 4 November Location About 80 minutes from Milan Malpensa and Linate airports . Distances in miles Milan 49 , Como 18 . Nearest airport Milan . At hotel 5 Restaurants and snack bars including a gourmet restaurant , Italian restaurants , Wine and Beach bars . Three outdoor swimming pools , including a floating pool in the lake , which are open seasonally . Water sports , Tennis , Sauna , Fitness room , Gardens , adults only T Spa , with indoor whirlpool and hydro massage , relaxation area , range of massage and beauty treatments . Lift , Covered parking , Room service . There is a private sandy beach across the road from the
hotel . Bedrooms 76 rooms and 14 suites , each with period furniture , bath or shower and wc , air�conditioning , television , DVD player , telephone , mini-bar and safe . Local interest Marina , Boat trips , Villas and gardens of Lake Como including Villa Carlotta , Villa Balbianello , Villa d ’ Este and Villa Melzi Sports nearby 18-hole Golf course , Water sports , Tennis and Walking . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 3050 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
Grand Hotel Imperiale
Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & Spa Moltrasio , Lake Como
The Grand Imperiale Resort & Spa is a four-star hotel of great charm and historical character , set amidst a luxuriant garden looking directly on to glorious Lake Como . Dating back to 1926 , the Imperiale – originally the Hotel Regina – was built in late Art Nouveau style and whilst it has been extended and refurbished over the years , it has retained its period atmosphere . The Imperiale has 120 rooms and suites including 11 deluxe rooms in the exclusive Villa Imperiale , a hotel within a hotel . Many of the rooms overlook the village of Moltrasio and Mount Bisbino , whilst a select few face directly on to the lake . Elegantly styled and furnished , the rooms feature a wide range of amenities and some are particularly spacious , rendering them ideal for families or longer stays . Rooms in the Villa Imperiale offer additional seclusion and privacy with the Regina Lakeside Bar situated on the ground floor offering views towards the pool . Imperialino Restaurant enjoys a refined gastronomic reputation serving innovative interpretations of traditional Italian dishes . The Garden Restaurant serves Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavours whilst the Regina Bar boasts original period furnishings and overlooks the inner courtyard garden . As well as the seasonal outdoor swimming pool set in the middle of the garden , the Imperiale also features a tennis court , nine-hole putting green , two driving ranges and a variety of water sports available nearby .
“ Period Art Nouveau grandeur in a splendid lakeside setting ”
Shady outdoor dining
GRAND HOTEL IMPERIALE EXH639 Official Category 4 star Open 8 March to 2 January . Location Moltrasio , 50 minutes from Milan ’ s Linate and Malpensa airports . Distances in miles Como 4 , Lugano 23 , Bellagio 26 , Milan 37 , Bergamo 62 , Rome 395 . Nearest airport Milan . At hotel Ristorante Imperialino ( closed January and February ), Garden restaurant , Regina Bar , Regina Lakeside Bar , Outdoor swimming pool ( open May to September ), I-Spa , Tennis court , Nine-hole putting green , Two driving ranges , Garage parking . Bedrooms 120 rooms and villa rooms each with bath or shower and wc , air conditioning , high-speed internet access , satellite flat screen TV , safe , mini-bar , hairdryer and direct-dial telephone . Local interest The lakeside villas and gardens including Villa del Balbianello , Villa Melzi and Villa Carlotta , Como , Bellagio , Isola Comacina , picturesque boat trips and drives . Sports nearby Water sports , Golf , Trekking to Bugone Refuge , Horse riding . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 1250 per person for 7 nights including scheduled flights and hire car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
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