Hotel Restaurant Meridiana — destination wedding venue in 23822 Bellano LC, Italy
Hotel

Hotel Restaurant Meridiana

23822 Bellano LC, Italy, Italy40150 guests$$$
Type:Hotel
Capacity:40150 guests
Budget:$$$
Airport:Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 90 minutes

Hotel Restaurant Meridiana stands apart by offering a lakeside property where accommodations and dining operate under one roof, eliminating the logistical complexity of coordinating separate venues. Located on Lake Como's eastern shore in Bellano, this 4.5-star rated establishment provides guests with uninterrupted access to both ceremony spaces and overnight lodging. The restaurant's regional Italian cuisine and direct waterfront positioning create a cohesive celebration environment rarely found in split-venue arrangements.

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Highlights

  • Waterfront location on Lake Como with direct access to water-level ceremony spaces
  • 4.5 Google rating with integrated hotel accommodations for 150+ guests overnight
  • On-site restaurant eliminates vendor coordination; kitchen manages all catering in-house
  • Via Carlo Alberto address places venue 12 kilometers south of Lecco, major regional hub
  • Lakeside terrace capacity accommodates 80-120 seated guests for receptions

Quick facts

Capacity40150 guests
Venue typeHotel
Price range$$$
LocationItaly
Nearest airportMXP

Plan your wedding at Hotel Restaurant Meridiana

Getting there

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

90 minutes to venue

Private car service

€180-250 one-way

90 minutes · Direct transfer from MXP via A9 motorway to Bellano, Lake Como

Train + car

€40-80 per person

120-150 minutes total · Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then regional train to Lecco, local taxi to venue

Rental car

€50-80 daily rental plus fuel

90 minutes · Self-drive from MXP; navigate A9 south toward Lecco, then SS36 to Bellano

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€800-1,500

Reception (per guest)

€65-95

Accommodation (per night)

€90-150

Estimated total

€6,500-15,000 for 100 guests (ceremony, reception, day-of coordination)

Estimates exclude beverages, florals, photography, and entertainment. Hotel room block typically required; venue negotiates group rates. Wedding season (May-September) commands 15-20% premium.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday evening

18:00-22:00Guest arrival; check-in and welcome aperitivo at lakeside bar

Saturday

10:00-11:00Ceremony on waterfront terrace
11:30-13:00Cocktail reception on lake terrace with light appetizers
13:30-16:30Seated lunch in restaurant; speeches and toasts
17:00-23:00Afternoon break; evening reception with dancing and dinner service

Sunday

09:00-11:00Farewell brunch for remaining guests before departure

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we host both ceremony and reception at Meridiana?
Yes. The venue offers waterfront ceremony areas and an indoor/outdoor restaurant space, allowing seamless transitions between events without changing locations.
Do wedding packages include guest accommodations?
Hotel rooms are available on-site but priced separately from event packages. Group rates are typically negotiated directly with management.
What is the guest capacity?
The venue accommodates 80-150 guests depending on ceremony and reception configuration.
Are outside caterers permitted?
Contact the venue directly, but most lake Como hotels require use of their in-house kitchen for events.
What is the nearest major airport?
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 90 kilometers away, approximately 90 minutes by car via A9 motorway.

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