Italy

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

The epitome of tennis elegance at lake Como

Refined heritage and hedges

More than a century of tennis overlooking Lake Como

When Tennis Became a Statement

Since opening in 1910, Grand Hotel Tremezzo has embodied the elegance of Lake Como's belle époque era. Conceived as a retreat for Europe's aristocracy and high society, the hotel combined lakeside grandeur with modern leisure pursuits, including one of the region's earliest private clay tennis courts.

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During the 1920s and 1930s, tennis at Tremezzo became more than a pastime. Mariuccia Gandola, daughter of the hotel's founding family, was an enthusiastic player who wrote in her diaries about the confidence and sense of freedom the sport brought her. At a time when women's independence was still far from the norm, her hours on the court reflected a broader shift towards personal and social emancipation.

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Still Standing, Still Playing

More than a century later, the court remains remarkably intact. Surrounded by meticulously clipped hedges, mature trees and the hotel's landscaped gardens, it is one of the most atmospheric places to play tennis in Europe. Generations of guests have stepped onto its clay, with the Grigne mountains rising in the distance and Bellagio glittering across the waters of Lake Como.

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Why play tennis at Grand Hotel Tremezzo?

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One of Europe's most iconic lakes

For more than a century, Lake Como has attracted artists, aristocrats and travellers in search of beauty. Framed by dramatic mountains, elegant villas and waterfront gardens, it remains one of Italy's most celebrated destinations.

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A landscape shaped by elegance

From Bellagio's waterfront promenades to the historic villages scattered along the shoreline, Lake Como offers a rare combination of natural beauty and refined living. Every journey along the lake reveals grand hotels, historic estates and views that have inspired visitors for generations.

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A court hidden among hedges and history

Few places capture the spirit of Lake Como better than the clay court at Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Set within sculpted gardens overlooking the lake, it pairs more than a century of tennis history with views towards Bellagio and the Grigne mountains.

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Photographed and written by The Tennis Travels.

This particular destination is included in "The Tennis Travels – Europe", our coffee-table book exploring more than 50 European outdoor courts open to guest play. Further details on the book can be found here.

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