We booked this hotel direct after seeing it on the internet - we were not disappointed - although the refurb is not quite finished it did not deter from the overall experience - we stayed on the second floor lake view - room was enormous, bed was very comfortable and bathroom excellent - only thing missing was tea making facilities in the room plus a table to sit at - dining room was supurb as was the 4 course dinner in the evenings - the only comment would be that it is on a busy road which tends to get a bit noisy - but you soon get used to it and the views are worth putting up with the noise. Great hotel - service from staff was very good.

We stayed at the Grand Hotel to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and our first trip to Lake Como. When we arrived we were given a room on the 4th floor that had a wonderful view of the lake. I have to say the hotel has been completely refurbished and now is splendid, the views are breath taking. The food at this restaurant is to a very high standard, starting with breakfast, a large selection of cereals, fruit, ham cheeses plus cakes and pastries, there was also a cooked breakfast on offer scrambled eggs and bacon daily too. We were on half board and there was a good selection of starters and main courses waiter served, there was a selection of desserts where you helped yourself. I have never seen such a fabulous variety of desserts on offer from the expected tiramasu, fresh fruit, cheeses, banoffee pie, rum babas, too many to list displayed on a centre table. The waiters were extremely pleasant and professional. The location of this hotel in Cadenabbia is well situated within walking distance of the small town. and to the boats to take you anywhere during the day around the lake and a bus stop acorss the road to take you to the nearest town Menaggio, a 5 minute bus ride away or a 25 minute walk , with its designer boutiques and beautiful promenade, we found at night by the time you had had your dinner and a few drinks in a local bar over looking the lake we were more than happy. We would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a bit of luxury, well located and good food.

We have just returned from a week staying in this hotel. We enjoyed our stay. The food was delicious, the rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were helpful and considerate and certainly knew how to do their job. We look forward to returning.

I stayed just one night in early June 07. Overall this is a good hotel. I booked the lake view room which had a stunning view. The room was comfortable and I would not hesitate to stay again. BUT as previous reviews have noted, it is 100% full of British OAPs on coach tours and the hotel caters to that. There is no Italian ambiance in this hotel.. The restaurant was very disappointing - there is only a set menu for a charge of 55 Euros which was VERY expensive and no choice. As there are few other restaurants close by this is limiting. Proximity to ferry is good.

Great lake room view, eat elsewhere