Locals flee Milan in August, desperate to avoid the stifling heat. Many head to the idyllic Lake Como, where the warm breeze and beautiful views provide the perfect summer retreat. If you do find yourself travelling down the azure waters of Lake Como I can recommend one very special property…
Grand Hotel Tremezzo is family owned and family run. Dating back to 1910, it combines five-star luxury with welcoming and homely service, and is truly one of a kind. Ideally located on Lake Como, Grand Hotel Tremezzo has spectacular views of the town of Bellagio, Riviera delle Azalee and the epic Grigne Mountains. The design is elegant and traditionally Italian with gorgeous Art Nouveau features.
There are 98 rooms and suites in the hotel, amazingly, all offer a view of Lake. New luxurious suites are cleverly hidden on the top floor ideal for special occasions, private meals, and star gazing. Guests are spoilt for choice with dining options: chef Gualtiero Marchesi’s fine dining at La Terrazza or more casual options T Pizza and L’Escale Fondue & Wine Bar. In the hotel gardens, we enjoyed soaking up the sunshine whilst gorging on delicious thin crispy Italian pizza, flavoursome salad and fresh pineapple juice.
The main attraction for me is the unbelievable floating pool. Admiring this unique feature in photos I was beyond excited to see it for myself. Sure enough, it took my breath away. Arriving to the property by boat, I could see this sky blue pool glistening in the distance. Stepping onto the strange floating platform was a strange sensation, you remain steady as the structure bobs gently on the lake. Then for an extra treat we were taken out on the lake in the hotel’s water limo, a private period Venetian motor launch boat dating back to 1961. Our private lake tour was accompanied with a bottle of prosecco… it was blissful, and a moment I knew I would cherish long after leaving the lake.
By Milly Kenny-Ryder, Social Media Manager