Campione d'Italia is surrounded by Switzerland but is a sovereign Italian territory. Situated on Lake Lugano's southeastern shore, the city is a narrow strip of land with 2300 residents. Campione d'Italia is a high-end international tourist attraction, boasting one of very few casinos in Italy and northern Europe. Close to Lugano, Campione artists and masters have contributed to the development of northern Italy's cities.
Hotel Montesole is a 3-star hotel located in Brianza in Montesolaro di Carimate. Room rates vary by season but start at 55 Euro for a single room. Hotel Montesole provides telephones, TV, mini bars, air conditioning, internet access and hair dryers in the rooms. You can also rent a safety deposit box during your stay. Hotel Montesole provides a continental breakfast. The hotel also has a TV room and bar that are open from 7:00 am through 11:00 pm. A café, restaurant and conference room are also on the property. Transportation to and from the hotel, airport and railway station is available, and small pets are welcome to visit Hotel Montesole also.
Hotel Montesole
Piazza Spallino, 2
Montesolaro di Carimate
22060 Como, Italy
39-031-726222
www.hotelmontesole.com
The castle at Castello Di Carimate Hotel & Spa has existed back to the 12th century. In the 14th century, the castle was used as a hunting retreat, and many illustrious guests have stayed at the castle throughout the centuries, including Emperor Massimilano I d'Asburgo in 1493 and Umberto I of Savoy in 1885. Abandoned in the 20th Century, the castle now boasts a golf course, restaurant, antique rooms, and modern meeting and banquet halls. Castello Di Carimate has 70 guest rooms, and the 4-star hotel boasts modern accommodations after its historic remodel. The castle offers laundry services, WiFi internet, free parking, breakfast, and an indoor pool can be used for a fee. Transportation can be arranged to and from the hotel. Rooms are nonsmoking and are equipped with Satellite TV, telephones, refrigerators, air conditioning and a hair dryer. Golf packages start at 540 Euro.
Castello di Carimate
Piazza Castello 1
22060 Carimate (Como) Italy
39-031-791770
www.castellodicarimate.com
Listed as the Best Country Hotel by Departure in 2004 and the Top European Spa Hotel by Conde Nast in 2005, the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is located in the Lake Como area. This 5-star luxury hotel is one of the oldest hotels in the area. The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni offers a pool, gym, tennis courts and numerous outdoor activities in its natural surroundings. The restaurant provides Italian cuisine by Michelin star awarded chef Ettore Bocchia. Rooms start at 375 Euro per night and vary by season. Spa services are also available, and treatments include Lomi Lomi, hot stones, purification of the face and body and massage. Spa prices start at 120 Euro.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Via Roma 1,
Bellagio 22021 -- (CO) -- Italy
39-031-950216
www.villaserbelloni.com
