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 HISTORY OF THE HOTEL
The Hotel is settled in the splendid surroundings of Lake Como, where the luxurious vegetation of its Italian-style gardens, abounding in Mediterranean and subtropical plants, flourishes in the pleasant microclimate around the lake. In 1872 the villa, which is in pure neo-classical style, was sold and since then it has formed the central nucleus of the Hotel which was opened in 1873.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOTEL
The interior of the Hotel reflects the good taste loved by the wealthy nobility of the time: its walls and ceilings are adorned with frescoes and paintings of mythological scenes, gilded frames, festoons, temples, flamingos, Pompeian reds. The coffer ceilings are often frescoed with floral patterns in grey and pink tones. The guests are fascinated by the period wall coverings in French style, by the antique Persian carpets, the crystal chandeliers from Murano, the furniture in Imperial, neo-classical and Art Nouveau style; not to mention the marble staircases, the stucco work columns.... The "salle à manger" alone is a genuine monument to art, as is the Salone Reale, which in the evening is lit by bronze and crystal chandeliers, the splendour of whose lights are reflected by large mirrors. Right from the outset, the Grand Hotel became the chosen destination for illustrious guests in search of peace: royalty, aristocrats, figures from international politics and, more recently, movie stars.All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite colour TV, minibar, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer and courtesy line. The De Lux Double, the Executive Double and the Senior Suites also offer living corner safety deposit box and living room.
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