Casa sull'Albero

The hotel is a fantastic, and unique place to stay in Malgrate just across the lake from Lecco.  The room we had was very comfortable with a large bathroom and views of the trees and garden. The only thing we thought would improve it was more drawers for storage, which the hotel said they were going to look at. The lake can be accessed down steps through the  garden and sister hotel. This hotel also has a roof top bar, restaurants  and spa. It is a pleasant walk, but  not suitable for those of limited mobility. Casa sul Albero has a small pool, with some loungers and the honesty bar is very useful for access to coffees, drinks and snacks. The breakfast was lovely with lots of food options. All of the hotel staff were very helpful, and friendly, especially with advice on how to get to places around the lake. Malgrate has some lovely restaurants, a very short walk from the hotel, just on the lake front and there are other options in Lecco which is about 20 minutes’ walk away. The train station in Lecco gives options to travel along the lake to Varenna  which has a ferry station from which you can access destinations around the lake although the arrangements  at times were  disorganised at the ferry terminal so it paid to be flexible with plans. Varenna itself is a lovely town to explore.