bams1954

Will be driving from Santa Margherita early in October w/3 other adults. Flying home from either Linate or Malpensa 1130amish next day. Looking for a last night stay in a beautiful setting no more than an hours drive back to the airport.
Have never stayed in the Lake district area so would be a good look see.
Was leaning towards Bellagio but seems like a 2 hour drive Malpensa...
all ideas/suggestions welcome!

GAC

If flying out of Malpensa, consider Orta San Giulio on Lago d'Orta or Stresa on Lago Maggiore.

bams1954

how far a drive? does'nt have to be on the lake...just a flavorful place for last night...

bobthenavigator

How can we comment without knowing the airport? I concur with Lago Orta if MXP. Less than an hour--go to www.orta.net

bams1954

it can be Linate or Malpensa - have similar times...just want a nice place...how far a drive from Argegno or Bellagio - comments?

Wayne

Leave from Malpensa and stay your last night in Arona, a nice village right on the lake and much less than an hour's drive to the airport -- more like half an hour. It's closer than Stresa, though not quite as chic, and it's an easier drive than from Orta. Good luck.

baldrick

Check on Bergamo, a wonderful medieval town.
See http://www.apt.bergamo.it/primo%20menuuk.htm

bams1954

thanks - hotels in Arona?

Wayne

Sorry to get back so slowly to answer your question. Best hotel at a reasonable price in Arona, with a view of the lake, is the Concorde. Phone number is 011-39-322-249-321. Good luck.