Moltrasio and the Versace home on the lake
by Marina Miari


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As is the case with all the villas along the shoreline, Versace's affords a lordly view of the lake, and is therefore visible from passing public barges or private motorboats. A perfect vacation spot in the vicinity is the Grand Hotel Imperiale, recently reborn atop the foundations of a hotel built in 1926. The hotel is a convenient base for excursions on the lake as far as Bellagio on the opposite shore, or to view other luxurious villas in the area, such as the Villa Carlotta. A most romantic evening is promised by the hotel's Imperialino restaurant. Its terrace and garden make it easily the most beautiful and romantic on the lake. Gill appreciate the number of nearby golf courses.

Information

Grand Hotel Imperiale, via Durini, Moltrasio, tel. 031-346606, a Best Western Hotel.
92 rooms, air conditioning,mini-bar, satellite tv, outdoor pool on the lake, small private beach, tennis court in the park, two restaurants (one is the Imperialino), five meeting rooms for 15 - 200 guests. Tours of Lake Como, Bellagio or the villas by barge, automobile or minibus can be arranged upon request. Transportation to one of the numerous golf courses in the area is available.

Don't miss

  • an excursion to Bellagio to visit the Villa Melzi
  • an excursion to Tremezzo to visit the Villa Carlotta
  • a trip to Como for some shopping in the city's luxurious shops
  • for the sporty: a game of golf at one of the 8 courses in the area, such as the one at the Villa d'Este 17 kilometers away.
  • an evening at the Casiṇ di Campione just 23 km away
  • Lunch at the Locanda dell'Isola, on the island of Comacina


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