Lake Como - 2 nights
Sep 6th, 2008, 03:30 PM
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Lake Como - 2 nights
Hello
I will be going to Italy on October 10. I will start in Torino for a wedding then headed to Alba for a few days. Before we finish in Milano, we would like to stay a two nights in the lakes area.
We had planned on Lake Como (unless I get comments otherwise) and although we felt that Bellaggio was the place to stay, after reading this forum/reviews, I'm not so sure.
Given the duration (2 nights) and that we'll have a car. What are the recommendations?
Thank you!
I will be going to Italy on October 10. I will start in Torino for a wedding then headed to Alba for a few days. Before we finish in Milano, we would like to stay a two nights in the lakes area.
We had planned on Lake Como (unless I get comments otherwise) and although we felt that Bellaggio was the place to stay, after reading this forum/reviews, I'm not so sure.
Given the duration (2 nights) and that we'll have a car. What are the recommendations?
Thank you!
Sep 6th, 2008, 03:36 PM
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I would stay on the west shore at Menaggio with the car. My favorite 4 star in G.H. Menaggio---a smaller 3 star is Hotel Dulac. We will be at Lago Como next Oct. for 2 weeks.
However, if you hope to drive to Malpensa the AM of your departure then consider staying at Lago Orta instead--much closer drive.
However, if you hope to drive to Malpensa the AM of your departure then consider staying at Lago Orta instead--much closer drive.
Sep 7th, 2008, 08:05 AM
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Good for you--let me know how it goes and the weather.
In Bellagio, I like 2 places. Bilacus is well known and rightfully so. It is often crowded so make a reservation. A sleeper in this town is a small trattoria named Antico Pozzo http://www.bellagioanticopozzo.eu/en/index.html Very good local fare.
At Varenna, I am told that Vecchia Varenna is very good but we have not eaten there. Read about the fixed price experience at Isola Comacina---the only island in Lago Como. It is a real happening
At Maggiore, you must check out Hotel Verbano on Isola Pescatori--also a nice 3 star hotel. In Stresa, we used to like Papagallo but that has been some years ago.
At Lago Orta the best gourmet food is at the funky Villa Crespi, but I do not like their location.
Hope this helps.
In Bellagio, I like 2 places. Bilacus is well known and rightfully so. It is often crowded so make a reservation. A sleeper in this town is a small trattoria named Antico Pozzo http://www.bellagioanticopozzo.eu/en/index.html Very good local fare.
At Varenna, I am told that Vecchia Varenna is very good but we have not eaten there. Read about the fixed price experience at Isola Comacina---the only island in Lago Como. It is a real happening
At Maggiore, you must check out Hotel Verbano on Isola Pescatori--also a nice 3 star hotel. In Stresa, we used to like Papagallo but that has been some years ago.
At Lago Orta the best gourmet food is at the funky Villa Crespi, but I do not like their location.
Hope this helps.
Sep 7th, 2008, 08:42 AM
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A hotel we really enjoyed was www.grandtremezzohotel.com
We spent 10 days there and it was an excellent location next door to Villa Carlotta and right across the lake from Bellagio--great views.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time was "Al Velue" in the hills overlooking the lake about 5-10 min. from the hotel.
We travel in Europe every year(heading off to Paris tomorrow), and Lake Como was one of our favorite vacations.
We spent 10 days there and it was an excellent location next door to Villa Carlotta and right across the lake from Bellagio--great views.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time was "Al Velue" in the hills overlooking the lake about 5-10 min. from the hotel.
We travel in Europe every year(heading off to Paris tomorrow), and Lake Como was one of our favorite vacations.
