We stayed in the Grand Hotel Menaggio in August 2009 for one week, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Menaggio is a wonderful village, and the location is 100% better than staying near Como. The hotel location was spot on, being right next to the ferry port, and with an excellent and spacious sun bathing area overlooking the lake, it was... more

I have been going to this piece of paradise for the last 10 years and it gets better every year! I am nearly 30, I travel with my parents and Grandma and all of us, without a doubt, know we are going back to our little bit of paradise every year! There is lots to do, I recommend Varrena (good... more

Lake view a must ("front" of hotel in on main, busy road). We and our friends were upgraded to a lovely rooms with the largest balconies. Staff were extremely friendly. Food was very, very good. We enjoyed peaceful nights (seem to be sound proofed maybe?). Regular ferries from doorstep all over Como (recommend Varenna and Bellagio. We shall return to... more

We had 4 nights here at the start of September, it was a very pleasant hotel. It was mostly populated by older coupls in their 60's but no kids which made the pool area very nice to use. I don't understand the reviews saying it was noisy and next to loads of bars. We were two women in our 30's... more

Just back from a great week in Menaggio, staying at the Grand Hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed it and a superb base for nipping up, down and across the lake. The hotel is slightly outside the town main piazza (300m), but right next door to the boat/ferry landing stage which was very handy. The hotel was full of Brits of around 65+... more

We have just returned from a week in the Grand Hotel Menaggio and although the location is lovely the hotel has some serious pitfalls. Visitors need to be aware that although directly on the lake this hotel is not peaceful. Three times a week there is a 'musician' singing and playing on an electric keyboard - all very well but... more

We stayed 5 nights at this lovely hotel. Had read reviews of dingy bathrooms, noisy neighbours etc, but can't say we had any of that. I agree that it's worth booking a lake view - it was peaceful and serene, and fabulous to wake up to. The rooms are well sound-proofed. There ARE mini-bars, and the bathrooms were fine -... more

We stayed in this hotel for our honeymoon after getting married in Rome, so we booked a superior room with lake view for the special occasion. We are glad we decided to upgrade as the room had its own 'balcony' which was more the size of a terrace, overlooking the pool and lake. On our arrival the reception staff were... more

As often in Italy, this 4* is a 3* at best acc. to international standards. Rooms are small and bathrooms need a major upgrade (shower only). Chaotic breakfast at peak hours and unpleasing personnel. Great location and nice swimming pool make the stay ok, but this remains sub par for a €200 room. Far too expensive. more