Grand Hotel Menaggio
Menaggio, Lombardy, Italy
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Beautiful Lake Como and mountain views
Five-minute walk to the center of Menaggio
Rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes; some with balconies
Lakefront views available from upgraded rooms
Heated pool and lawn seating overlooking the lake
Two restaurants with lake views plus a bar and terrace
Basic fitness center with cardio and weight equipment
Half-day excursions and boat trips
Indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings
Pier with moorings for boats and water-sports equipment
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Rooms are dated
Breakfast gets mixed reviews
Rooms facing the road can be noisy
The 19th-century Grand Hotel Menaggio is a serene, three-pearl property with gorgeous views from the banks of Lake Como. An outdoor pool, lawn seating, and a private jetty all make use of the lovely setting. The 94 rooms are dated, with minibars and flat-screen TVs, and upgraded rooms offer balconies with lake views and/or whirlpool tubs. This quiet location is a five-minute walk to Menaggio's town center, and the ferry terminal with connections to other cities and towns on the lake is just around the corner. Two restaurants offer on-site dining, and there are lake-facing terraces and a bar. The hotel also has a gym and water-sports activities are available on the lake.
Standard Lake View Room
Superior Lake View Room with Balcony
Peaceful lakefront property with romantic Lake Como views
The Grand Hotel Menaggio is a classic 19th-century property with four floors of green shutters, awnings, and stucco balconies. Interiors were renovated in 2008, and public areas do have a grand Old World look to them, though rooms are dated rather than elegant. However, it's the unobstructed, romantic views of Lake Como and the mountains that make this hotel special. The hotel sits on a narrow two-lane street with glass arched doors, and a few stairs in the outdoor parking lot lead to the lobby. Inside, the lobby is filled with 19th century-inspired furniture, chandeliers, and tufted chairs and sofas that create a classic ambience to take in the lake views that can be seen from certain angles. The dining terraces and lounge chairs by the pool offer the best Lake Como views. Owing its peaceful atmosphere, most guests here are retirees with tour groups or couples seeking a quiet lakefront escape.
Beautiful location on Lake Como, near the ferry terminal
The appeal of this hotel is its quiet setting on the western banks of Lake Como in the town of Menaggio. A narrow waterfront street and promenade lead to the town center -- a five-minute walk away -- with restaurants, markets, and shops. Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello take five and 15 minutes to reach by car, respectively. The ferry terminal is beside the hotel and offers trips to other lake towns, including Bellagio and Verenna. There's also a bus stop outside the hotel and it takes an hour to reach the old town of Como. A jetty at the front of the property provides private moorings for boat owners. Golfers can reach the Menaggio e Cadenabbia Golf Club in 10 minutes by car. Milan-Malpensa Airport, the Orio al Serio International Airport, and the Milan Linate Airport are all within one hour to 90 minutes by car. Private limousine and luxury car transfers are available and guests with their own cars can use the hotel's free outdoor parking lot.
Outdated rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs, some with balconies and lake views
Because of the beautiful lake views, it's easy overlook the outdated decor in the rooms here. Expect to see Jacquard wallpaper, patterned pastel textiles, and traditional white furniture with antique lines. The printed bedspreads, which look held over from the 1990s, are a particularly unattractive detail. Colors like yellow, peach, and orange are all used in abundance. Interiors overall are clean, but given the sharp classic style downstairs, the rooms are a let down. The hotel has 94 Standard and Superior Rooms, the latter of which have balconies with lovely iron railings. Both categories have rooms with gorgeous lake views; other rooms rooms face the town, with occasional road noises. Family Rooms offer three beds in two bedrooms, and the furniture in Superior Rooms is a bit nicer. All rooms have air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and safes in wardrobes. Keep in mind that some TVs are mounted at odd angles to the beds, making them hard to see. Small, clean bathrooms have bidets, hairdryers, and walk-in showers, and some have whirlpool tubs.
Outdoor pool with lake views, two restaurants, a bar, and a fitness center
There are a number of features at this hotel, though the quality is variable. The outdoor pool complements the gorgeous blue lake it faces. Free pool towels are available to borrow and lounge chairs line the lakefront and lawns. Water-sports rentals and boat excursions can be arranged. Terraces on the first and second floors offer outdoor dining when the weather permits, and there are two restaurants: La Veranda and Sala Clio. A breakfast buffet has hot and cold items, but it's not included with all rates and reviews are mixed. There's also a classically decorated bar that's accessible from the lobby. A basic fitness center has a few weight and cardio machines. For wedding planners, the La Veranda dining room, terrace, and the pier can be used for ceremonies. There's also free hotel-wide Wi-Fi and a meeting room that overlooks the lake.
Things You Should Know About Grand Hotel Menaggio
Via Quattro Novembre 77, Menaggio 22017, Italy
www.grandhotelmenaggio.com
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