Albergo Terminus Hotel

As one of Como's best-known lakeside hotels, Albergo Terminus pairs period elegance with the practical comforts a golf trip demands. Step inside and the Beaux Arts character is obvious, but so is the thought that has gone into keeping things comfortable. This is a landmark that draws a refined crowd, and it has held on to its authentic feel while quietly modernising behind the scenes.

Every guest room is comfortable and elegantly presented, with air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar as standard. After 18 holes in warm weather, that cool, quiet space to reset is exactly what you want, and a cold drink from the minibar goes down very nicely while you plan the next day's round. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, which makes it easy to confirm tee times, keep the group organised or share the scorecard debate with those who stayed behind.

For recovery, there is an on-site gym and sauna, plus a menu of massages that are a gift to tired shoulders and sore backs. If you are playing back-to-back rounds, an evening in the sauna followed by a massage is the sort of routine that keeps you loose for day two and sharp for the back nine.

Food and drink are a real part of the experience here. Start with a relaxed drink at the hotel bar, where the post-round replay of your best and worst shots is half the fun. From there, move on to Bar delle Terme, a small café-restaurant with just 20 covers and the warmth and atmosphere of a private club. It is a brilliant spot for a leisurely debrief over fine traditional Italian cooking, and when the weather is on your side you can take your table out to the garden overlooking the lake.

With so few tables, it pays to plan ahead, particularly in peak season. That is something we can help with as part of your arrangements, so you are not left hoping for a space on the night you most want it.

The central position is a genuine advantage for golfers. You can mix and match rounds across the region without long transfers eating into your day, then return to the lake for a late lunch, a wander along the shoreline or a quiet hour on the terrace. For a trip that rewards the golfer and the traveller in equal measure, it is hard to beat.