Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Owned by the Bucher family for 3 generations, Villa Serbelloni stands at the end of the Bellagio promontory, with views of Lake Como and the Alps. It features 2 gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a spa with beauty centre.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - A Legendary Hotel was transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel in 1873. The property boasts impressive staircases and frescoed ceilings. The grand hall, the Salone Reale, features splendid chandeliers in Murano glass.
Rooms are spacious and elegant, and each offers air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The décor is classic, with soft carpeted floors, wooden furniture, and unique details. Some rooms offer views of the lake.
The Mistral Restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2005, and offers the chance to eat on a refined terrace with breathtaking views. La Goletta serves regional specialities in an informal setting. A full International breakfast buffet is served daily.
The spa is available for wellness and beauty treatments. Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, and a gym with cardio-fitness machineries.
The shoreline of Italy’s Lake Como is dotted with splendid hotels and imposing villas that offer absolutely first-rate everything. Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni sits comfortably at the head of this five-star class. Located in the upscale town of Bellagio at the tip of the promontory where the legendary lake forks, Villa Serbelloni offers flawless luxury that’s been carefully refined since the hotel’s transition from a palatial residence in 1873.
Without putting too fine a point on it, the rich Neoclassical history of the place informs every detail. The colorful interplay of the terracotta rooftops and canary yellow exterior provides an incredibly picturesque contrast with the surrounding greenery, especially if one approaches via boat. Inside, the public spaces are opulent — footsteps echo on marble staircases, chandeliers dangle from impossibly high ceilings — but this is no gaudy imitation. It’s no accident that the Bellagio in Vegas is named for the Villa Serbelloni’s lakeside locale.
The 85 guest rooms vary in size from spacious to cavernous, and the motif is heavy on undiluted Neo-classical elements, gilded mirrors and ornate ceiling frescoes. Period furniture abounds, with nary a sleek modern intruder to be found. Lush, heavy curtains open to reveal commanding views of Lake Como.
The hotel’s two restaurants, Mistral and La Goletta, are helmed by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Bocchia, Italy’s leading light among molecular gastronomists. For active relaxation, the expansive grounds of the villa contain tennis courts, a gym, and a lakeside pool. The spa is suitably comprehensive, with an extensive menu of indulgences and a few exotic treatments to impress even the most jaded wellness enthusiast.