Belle Époque lakeside playground
The 1910 Art Nouveau palazzo turns Grand Tour glamour into play, with vintage water limousines and a private sand beach.
“There are many grand hotels in Europe, but none quite so grand as the one and only Grand Hotel Tremezzo.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated rooftop suite butlers, private vintage water limousines, and satin wood-fiber bed linens.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Italy
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
The atmosphere is sumptuous yet inviting, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort.
“The hotel is now a cinematic fantasy of a favoured spot on the Grand Tour: no iPads but newspapers clamped in wooden poles, and wingback chairs in pastel shades.”
“The hotel’s signature Aqua Como 1910 toiletries elevate the experience further… a unique fragrance, comprising floral scents inspired by the hotel’s lush park grounds and the fresh lake breeze.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Villa Carlotta's botanical gardens sit next door, and Bellagio is a short ferry ride directly across the water.
The rooms
Rooms are dressed in local Como silks and period oil paintings. Rooftop Suites add private whirlpool terraces over the water.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool floats on the lake, joined by the garden Flowers Pool and an indoor infinity pool.
The spa and gym
The 18th-century Villa Emilia hosts Santa Maria Novella treatments, a private spa suite, and a vaulted garden gym.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Giacomo al Lago serves seafood at the water's edge, and La Terrazza prepares classic Gualtiero Marchesi dishes on the terrace.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo stands boldly on the western shore of Lake Como overlooking blue waters that stretch out toward the town of Bellagio…
How it began
Enea Gandola and Maria Orsolini opened the palace in 1910, daringly installing electric elevators and private bathrooms in every room.
“Marble bathrooms and champagne-stocked minibars make the rooms feel fit for aristocrats, but the hotel is far from buttoned up.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.