lake como’s iconic residences Some of the world’s most iconic, luxury hotels sit proudly along the banks of Lake Como: Passalacqua Moltrasio, Lake Como, Lombardy Sister property to the lake’s iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Passalacqua is a passion project of the De Santis family – one of Italy’s leading hoteliers. The hotel is one of Lake Como’s most spectacular private villas and a destination in itself, following three years of restoration. Standing above the village of Moltrasio, just minutes from the city of Como, it is surrounded by 7 acres of terraced gardens, sweeping down to the lake’s shore. This extraordinary 18th century villa is steeped in history, having played host to some of the world’s most brilliant minds in music, literature, art and politics from Napoleon Bonaparte to Bellini to Winston Churchill. Evoking a sense of timeless charm, guests have a choice of 24 individually designed rooms and suites. Passalacqua offers guests a relaxed ‘home away from home’ approach to dining, being treated to authentic and simple Italian home cooking, using fresh seasonal ‘garden to table’ ingredients. Choose to dine as takes your pleasure whether within or perhaps al fresco, on the terrace, or even at a table set up in the olive groves. Grand Hotel Tremezzo Tremezzina, Lake Como, Lombardy This grand Art Nouveau palazzo is steeped in history and its proud heritage is a symbol of Italian hospitality. Its majestic lakefront setting and lavishly appointed accommodation provide splendid luxury and a haven for discerning travellers. With the most beautiful location on the western shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Tremezzo faces directly onto Bellagio,w here the two branches of the lake meet against the rose-tinted backdrop of the Grigne mountains. Be sure to upgrade to a Lake View Deluxe room where you open the balcony doors to soak in the magnificent views stretching from Bellagio to Punta Balbianello. Take a dip in the iconic Water-On-the-Water floating pool on the Lake before seeing the sites of the lake in one of the hotel’s private motor launches.
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