Location. The grand 19th-century Grand Hotel Menaggio occupies an enviable position overlooking the Cape of Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como, in the resort town of Menaggio. It is 30 kilometres from Como and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 80 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The hotel's pool and surrounding terrace, dotted with loungers and parasols, sit alongside the shore of Lake Como and enjoy uninterrupted views across it. Inside, the lounge and bar provide a welcome break from the heat. Practical amenities include room service, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.

The Grand Hotel Menaggio offers two restaurants: The main restaurant, Leda, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving classic Italian dishes; picture windows offer views over the terrace and the lake beyond. Alternatively La Veranda is an open-air terrace restaurant with panoramic lake views, and offers an à la carte menu that includes locally-caught fresh fish.

Cruises around Lake Como, exclusive to Grand Hotel Menaggio guests, leave from the hotel's private dock. Activities on or around the lake include waterskiing, sailing, fishing and motor boating. Lake ferries depart from Menaggio ferry station, 100 metres from the hotel.

Guestrooms. Spread over four floors, the 94 guestrooms have simple decor with patterned fabrics and modern furniture, and include air conditioning, cable television, desks, direct-dial phones and minibars. Lakeside rooms on the offer breathtaking views across Lake Como to the mountains beyond.

Expert Tip. The town of Bellagio, opposite Menaggio, is considered "the pearl of the lake" with its pretty cobbled streets, harbourside restaurants, and beautiful villas. There are regular ferry crossings throughout the day from the ferry station in Menaggio, and the journey takes around 25 minutes.

Room Types:

Classic Twin:   One double or two twin beds. Simple decor with patterned fabrics and modern furniture. Inland view. Air conditioning, cable television, desk with direct-dial phone, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with bidet, hair dryer, shower stall and complimentary toiletries.

Superior Lake View:   One double or two twin beds. Simple decor with patterned fabrics and modern furniture. View of Lake Como. Air conditioning, cable television, desk with direct-dial phone, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with hydromassage tub, bidet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Double Lake View:   One double or two twin beds. Simple decor with patterned fabrics and modern furniture. View of Lake Como. Air conditioning, cable television, desk with direct-dial phone, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with bidet, hair dryer, shower stall and complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: Getting there. Trains to Como, 30 kilometres from the hotel, leave from the airport station located at level 1 of terminal one. From Como, guests can take a bus or taxi to the Grand Menaggio. A taxi direct to the hotel will cost around EUR 160

Driving directions. From the airport, take the highway toward Milano/Como Chiasso. Follow signs to Como/Chiasso until exiting at Como Nord, then follow signs to Menaggio.