Kiki Deere
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Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Casa sull'Albero, Lake Como, Italy
WHAT WE LOVE...
This minimalist design hotel places sustainability at its core. Integrating with the natural environment and constructed using energy-saving techniques including solar and photovoltaic power, the building is made of wood and stone, with huge glass panels offering lovely views. It's decidedly contemporary, with two wood and glass buildings immersed in greenery. The uncluttered minimalist interiors create light-filled spaces, and natural materials are used throughout. In the honesty kitchen, guests can help themselves to a carefully thought-out selection of local produce and wines or, if you're after a heartier meal, head down to the hotel's sister restaurant by the lake. The leafy grounds are a lovely spot to sit back with a book in hand, and there's an itsy-bitsy swimming pool and personal spa with sauna and steam room, too.
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THE DETAILS
Location
You'll love the tranquil location. The hotel is set on a hillside in its own peaceful grounds, complete with deckchairs to sit back and soak up the views.
This hotel is in a peaceful spot on a quieter branch of Lake Como, set apart from most of the other hotels in the area.
By plane: there are direct flights to Milan Malpensa from London (1 hours 50 mins) and Manchester (2 hours 15 minutes). The hotel is about one hours's drive from the airport. On-site parking is €15 a day. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
Perfect for couples and small groups of friends seeking a stylish design hotel with an environment-first ethos. We love the hotel's green initiatives and the fact that it goes out of its way to be eco-conscious in everything it does; even the cleaning products are sustainable and 100% eco-friendly.
Service & Facilities
The leafy garden is a delight. Sit back on one of the deck chairs with a book in hand and soak up the lake panorama.
- Bar
- Honesty kitchen
- Sister restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Gardens
- Spa access
- Paid parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
The Studio Suite Lake View has three all-glass windows offering lovely views of the gardens and the lake. The design of the whole room revolves around the surrounding landscape and the lovely leafy setting.
Garden Room, Lake View Room, Garden Studio Suite, Lake View Studio Suite
Facilities include: ensuite shower or bath, bathrobe and slippers, hairdyer, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
The honesty kitchen is a great addition - grab yourself a drink and a snack, and enjoy them in the garden as you take in the views. Breakfast is carefully thought out, with a good selection of local produce. It's served in the honesty kitchen, which exudes a friendly, easy-going atmosphere.
Honesty Kitchen: high quality, locally-sourced produce, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks, sandwiches. Open 24/7.
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