On the edge of the lake

The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, to give it its full name, sits on the point of the peninsula that divides the two southern parts of Lake Como. Within a privately owned park, this fascinating hotel offers impeccable service and easy access to the charming historic town of Bellagio and ferry services all over the lake.

First opened in 1873, the staircases, the frescoed ceilings, rich gilt mirrors and chandeliers of Murano glass lend the public areas a sense of great style and period charm. The Villa has been owned by the Bucher family for three generations.

There are 4 types of room with views of the lake or the grounds: double rooms, larger deluxe rooms which can accommodate a 3rd guest, executive double rooms with a sitting room or a sitting area capable of taking a 3rd and 4th guest and senior suites with a separate sitting room. Each room has internet connection, a delightful bathroom with a separate walk-in shower.

The inner guest is well served in the Terrazza Serbelloni lakefront restaurant which offers haute cuisine in a formal setting with live music in the evening (gentlemen, a jacket please). The informal Mistral restaurant (Michelin star) serves gourmet food in very elegant surroundings overlooking the pool From April to September a lunchtime buffet is served by the pool. Breakfast is a full buffet or waiter service in the exquisite Salone Reale on the first floor.

The Villa Serbelloni has two tennis courts and, in the Fitness Centre, a squash court, two gyms, one for cardio vascular workouts and a second for Pilates. A sauna,Turkish bath and massage facilities can also be found here. The Spa includes a beauty farm with a wide choice of programmes lasting 3-6 days. Individual treatments are also on hand. Two indoor swimming pools, one for children, are close by. The large outdoor pool sits on a flower filled terrace next to the lake.

The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is highly praised for its atmosphere of yesteryear, but it provides an experience to match the expectations of today’s sophisticated guests.

We include a private taxi transfer from Milan Malpensa – approx. 1 hour 15 minutes.