Grand Hotel Tremezzo is the grandest address on the western shore of Lake Como, a five-star palace on the Via Statale in Tremezzina with gardens running down to the water and Villa Carlotta only a short walk along the road. It has 80 rooms and suites, three pools including one indoor, a spa, a 24-hour gym and a restaurant, and guests rate it very highly. This is a stay for a special occasion: rooms are large, many have lake or park views, and the service is attentive in the old-fashioned way. It is also a base for the central lake, with Bellagio, Varenna and Cadenabbia reached by a short ferry hop, while the villas of Tremezzina, including Villa del Balbianello, are a short drive or boat ride away.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via Statale 5401 in Tremezzina, on the main lakeside road. Villa Carlotta and its famous gardens are about a six-minute walk, and the Teresio Olivelli park is about nine minutes on foot. The Cadenabbia ferry terminal is roughly 15 minutes away, and Bellagio is a short crossing from there. Taxis can be scarce in the village, so ask the concierge to arrange a car or boat in advance. Lugano airport is about an hour and a quarter by road.
The rooms
80 rooms and suites in many categories. Prestige and Deluxe rooms look onto the park or the lake, and the suites include terrace and rooftop options, with the largest suites sleeping four. Rooms have air conditioning and heating, premium bedding with a pillow menu, bathrobes, designer toiletries, a television with streaming and free WiFi. Lake-view rooms are the draw, so pick one if you are paying a premium rate.
Pools, spa and dining
There are three pools, one indoor and two outdoor, with loungers and gardens around them. The spa offers massages, body treatments and scrubs, and the gym is open round the clock, with yoga and Pilates classes. A restaurant serves dinner on site, and a generous breakfast buffet is included and is a highlight of a stay. Guests note that dining out is limited nearby, so plan some evenings at the hotel or book a boat to another village.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and anyone marking a milestone, plus families who want space and pools. It is not a budget pick, and the surrounding village is quiet at night.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3 p.m. and check-out is at noon. Pets are not permitted. Like most grand lake hotels it is seasonal, and opening dates vary from year to year, so check when you book. Parking and shuttle arrangements are best confirmed in advance, and airport transfers carry a surcharge.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakeside palace with gardens
- ✓Three pools, one indoor
- ✓Spa with body treatments
- ✓24-hour gym with yoga and Pilates
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant and terrace
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Concierge and boat arrangements
Good questions
How far is Grand Hotel Tremezzo from Villa Carlotta?+
About a six-minute walk along the lakeside road.
Is breakfast included?+
A breakfast buffet is shown as included in the rate, but check your rate when you book.
Is the hotel open in winter?+
It is a seasonal hotel and opening dates change from year to year, so check when you book.
