Luxury Travel Insider - Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Story of an Italian Family, A Floating Pool, and Experiencing Lake Como in Style

Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Story of an Italian Family, A Floating Pool, and Experiencing Lake Como in Style

02/16/21 • 38 min

We have a very special guest joining us today. Valentina de Santis is the owner and CEO of Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como - which is often listed as one of the top hotels in Italy.

The ethos of Grand Hotel Tremezzo is too much to put in one short intro. From the crystalline waters of Lake Como, to the art nouveau palace interiors, to the floating pool, and the beautifully landscaped grounds - this has got to be the birthplace of la dolce vita.

What’s more - this has been a family run hotel for over 100 years and the authentic hospitality is the stuff of dreams.

Valentina and I have a hilarious chat about behind the scenes details, celebrities, history, her shenanigans growing up, and what makes Italy deserve its place as one of the top destinations in the world.

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We have a very special guest joining us today. Valentina de Santis is the owner and CEO of Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como - which is often listed as one of the top hotels in Italy.

What’s more - this has been a family run hotel for over 100 years and the authentic hospitality is the stuff of dreams.

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