Casa sull'Albero
Minimalist Italian eco-design meets private villa. Warm natural materials — reclaimed mountain-hut wood worked by Brianza craftsmen, travertine marble bathrooms, parquet floors — but nothing fussy. Quiet and deliberately understated, with a trust-based Honesty Kitchen that sets the tone.
Book a Studio Suite Lake View for floor-to-ceiling lake panoramas; the ground-floor units (103, 106) have direct garden/pool access
Why It Matters
One of the very few genuinely contemporary, minimalist boutique hotels on Lake Como. Listed in the Michelin Guide. Fully eco-certified: solar and photovoltaic power, underfloor heating and cooling, zero plastic bottles, two Tesla EV chargers on site. The affiliated Da Giovannino restaurant has been in the Michelin Red Guide since 1956.
Casa sull'Albero means 'treehouse,' and the name earns its keep. The whole structure is built from glass and reclaimed local wood, set inside a 3,000 sq m park of centuries-old trees on the Lecco arm of Lake Como. Thirteen rooms across what feels far more like a private villa than a hotel — no grand lobbies, no formal check-in theater, just clean Italian design, a self-serve Honesty Kitchen stocked around the clock with local wines and snacks, a stone outdoor pool, and a personal spa module. Founder Fabio Dadati calls the ethos 'shibumi': the elegance of discreet beauty. It shows.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Room Garden View
Three rooms spread across first and second floors (201, 203, 301) looking out onto the park canopy, with glimpses of the Lecco mountains through the trees. All have queen-size beds. The entry-level category here, but the design is identical: reclaimed wood, parquet floors, travertine marble bathrooms, and the same Rivolta Carmignani linen quality. Quieter orientation than the lake-facing rooms.
Queen · 20 sqmRoom Lake View
Four lake-view rooms across ground, first, and second floors (105, 202, 204, 302). Room 105 is ground floor with direct garden access. Room 202 is first floor with a private terrace — the most requested configuration for couples. Rooms 202 and 302 have queen-size beds; 105 and 204 have king-size. All feature the same minimalist design language: parquet floors, natural wood, travertine marble bathrooms. Smaller than the suites but still smartly appointed.
King or Queen (varies by unit) · 25 sqmStudio Suite Garden View
Three ground-floor suites (101, 102) and one first-floor unit (104) looking directly into the ancient park. The glass walls frame the centuries-old trees and mountain silhouettes rather than the open lake — quieter and more sheltered. All have king-size beds and direct garden access. The same high-quality fit-out as the lake-view suites: travertine marble bathrooms, Rivolta Carmignani linens, underfloor heating.
King · 35 sqmStudio Suite Lake View
The top pick here. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame Lake Como and the surrounding mountains so directly it feels like the lake is in the room with you. Three units available: rooms 103 and 106 are ground floor with direct garden access; room 205 is on the first floor. All have king-size beds. Ground-floor units can also accommodate a cot. Furnishings are warm minimalist Italian design using reclaimed local wood, with travertine marble bathrooms stocked with OEKO-TEX certified Rivolta Carmignani robes and slippers.
King · 35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Staff can advise on cycling routes around the lake and hills, from the classic Tour of Lombardy roads to off-road MTB trails. E-bike rentals available.
The Lecco mountains above the lake are serious terrain — well-known among European climbers. Guides and instructors available upon reservation for trails and climbs of varying difficulty.
Lecco Golf Club is less than 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. Staff can arrange access and tee times.
The hotel keeps a Cranchi E30 Endurance motorboat at a private pier steps from the property. Tours are fully private — up to eight guests from your party, with a captain on board. Six routes available, ranging from 90 minutes to a full day. The signature circuit runs east toward Varenna and Bellagio, passing Villa Monastero and Villa Melzi. Full-day options allow swimming stops, lakeside lunch, and a sunset aperitivo on the water.
Two mapped routes from the hotel: a 10km lakeside path from Malgrate to Caviate, and a 16km ring trail along Lake Garlate and the River Adda.
Yoga sessions available on site, upon arrangement.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Combination screening room and meeting space, available for private events and business sessions.
Self-service pantry and breakfast space available round the clock. Operates on a trust system: guests take what they want and note it for billing.
The hotel sits within a 3,000 sqm park of centuries-old trees. Glass walls throughout the building frame the park from nearly every room and common area.
Covered on-site parking at €15 per day; advance reservation required. Free public parking is also available directly in front of the property.
Two Tesla chargers on site. The property also runs on 2,102W of green energy via solar and photovoltaic systems.
Pets allowed on request; charges may apply.
Made entirely of stone, with a solarium and equipped relaxation area. Open March 31 to September 30, 10am–10pm.
Airport transportation available on request (fee applies).
BUILD YOUR CASA SULL'ALBERO PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning