Lake Como is a naturally romantic destination. Mountains meeting the water, historic villas overlooking the lake, charming towns and evenings spent along the waterfront create the perfect setting for a few days away together.
In Malgrate, directly across the lake from Lecco, Hotel Promessi Sposi offers everything you need to turn a weekend on Lake Como into a memorable experience for two, from private boat trips and wellness to dining and mixology.
Here are five experiences that can make your stay even more special.
1.Explore Lake Como aboard a private boat
Varenna, Bellagio, Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello: some of Lake Como’s most beautiful destinations take on a completely different charm when approached from the water.
With the Luxury Boat Experience by Hotel Promessi Sposi, you can board a private Cranchi E30 Endurance and enjoy a personalised cruise designed around your preferences.
Choose an itinerary exploring picturesque villages and historic villas, plan a few stops along the way or simply spend a few hours cruising the lake. For a particularly romantic experience, head out in the late afternoon, when the light begins to change and the mountains are reflected in the water.
Upon request, the hotel team can also arrange entrance tickets to the villas you would like to visit along the way.
2. Share a wellness experience
A massage or a few hours at the SPA can become one of the most enjoyable moments of a weekend together.
Located within Hotel Promessi Sposi, HPS SPA Comfort Zone is an intimate space dedicated to wellbeing, featuring a sauna, steam bath and relaxation area, as well as a selection of treatments and wellness rituals.
It is particularly inviting in autumn, perhaps after a day spent exploring the lake or walking through the landscapes of Lake Como’s eastern shore.
3. Enjoy a cocktail at the sunset
There is a moment of the day when Lake Como becomes especially captivating: as the sun begins to set and the evening lights slowly appear along the shoreline.
It is the perfect time to stop at People Cocktail Bar & Café and start the evening with a cocktail. A simple pleasure that can become one of the most memorable moments of a weekend for two: a great drink, the right company and the lake just a few steps away.
4. Make dinner part of the experience
Dinner is an essential part of a romantic getaway and can easily become one of the highlights of your stay.
At Lisander Restaurant, Chef Roberto Pirelli brings together his Sicilian roots and the flavours of Lombardy through contemporary Italian cuisine inspired by seasonality and carefully selected ingredients. The restaurant has also recently been recognised by the Michelin Guide.
For a more informal evening, Da Giovannino Bistrot, located on Malgrate’s lakeside promenade, offers a relaxed atmosphere and a menu inspired by Italian and local flavours.
Two different ways to spend an evening together, depending on the mood you want to create for your weekend.
5. Do something you don’t usually have time for
A romantic escape is also an opportunity to step away from everyday routines and enjoy something different together.
Take a walk along the lake after breakfast, spend a few hours exploring by e-bike, hop on the train to Varenna, head out on a panoramic hike or simply spend an afternoon wandering between Lecco and Malgrate.
It doesn’t always have to be the most spectacular experience. Often, the spontaneous moments are the ones that give a trip its own unique character.
A Lake Como escape designed around you
Choosing Hotel Promessi Sposi for a romantic weekend means being able to combine very different experiences from one ideal base: a morning exploring the area, an afternoon at the SPA, a private boat trip, cocktails and a special dinner.
And while Lake Como provides the perfect setting, it is the experiences you share that turn a few days away into a weekend to remember.
