Via Quattro Novembre 77, Menaggio, Italy | 39 0344 30640
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.