Il Sereno Lake Como, ranked the #1 Resort Hotel in Europe according to Travel + Leisure and recognized among the ‘Best Hotels in Italy’ by Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, is a beacon of unparalleled luxury, hospitality and guest experiences in on of Italy’s most beautiful regions—Lake Como.
The 30-suite hotel has rooms ranging in size from 42 square metres to more than 185 square metres (the Penthouse Suite). All have Lake Como views and come with celiing-to-floor sliding doors designed to squeeze every last drop of Dolce Vita. Furnishings are designed by Patricia Urquiola and are relaxed comfortable and stylish in a minimalist way, which makes it easy to keep your attention firmly on the magnificent Lake Como setting. But, if you’re inclined to recreate the look at home, you can shop their online store.

Il Sereno Lake Como has 30 lake view suites
The hotel is less than six kilometres (4 miles) from the center of Como, just a short 8-minute drive; and approximately 50 minutes from both Milano Malpensa airport and the center of Milan. The hotel also features its own private dock, and guests may arrive by boat, helicopter or car. Once onsite, they can visit the many exceptional locations around the lake via water-taxi or the hotel’s boat services.
Il Sereno Lake Como reopens in March for its 2024 season, and brings with it a few posh perks guests are sure to love along side the already alluring amenities such as is its spacious lakefront rooms and suites and renowned Michelin-star restaurant Il Sereno al Lago, helmed by Naepolitan chef Raffaele Lenzi.
New 2024 Perks
More than one million Euros has been invested in contemporary upgrades, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with timeless elegance. This year’s transformations includes the unveiling of the entry-level “Piccoletta Suite,” and the introduction of a state-of-the-art gym.
Guests will also be able to live out Dolce Vita fantasies (and make a splash on Instagram) by cruising through city streets in style on an iconic Vespa APE to Villa Pliniana, or explore with flair in the charming Fiat 500 or the electric Topolino.
Luxuriate in a lavish ride with the newly added Maserati from the chauffeured car fleet.
For a serene aquatic adventure, the newest addition to Il Sereno’s fleet is a the self-driving Ernesto Riva boat Jetto, inspired by the classic boats of La Dolce Vita, offering an on-board mattress for sunbathing on picturesque Lake Como.
Il Sereno’s charm is heightened by the new Larusmiami boutique, presenting a carefully curated selection of handcrafted items and exclusive pieces, enhancing the refined and personalized experience at Il Sereno. while guests can also enjoy a private mixology experience with a Patricia Urquiola-designed cocktail cart, bringing classics like The Milano – Torino, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Martini, and more to the comfort of their rooms and private terraces.
For cocktail lovers, new service allows guests to prepare and enjoy cocktails in their rooms or on private terraces with a state-of-the-art cocktail cart designed by Patricia Urquiola, complete with instructions and tools to mix up drinks like The Milano – Torino, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Martini, and more.

Il Sereno’s pool is a relaxing oasis on Lake Como
About Il Sereno, Lago di Como
Each of the spacious, waterfront suites boast floor to ceiling windows and large furnished terraces. Ristorante Il Sereno Al Lago, the Michelin starred lakeside restaurant is headed up by Executive Chef Raffaele Lenzi, who brings gastronomic excellence to the area with his award-winning menus, Contrasti, Classici and the famous Vegetali, Tubei and Radici, which for many years has been the foundation for the beloved restaurant’s reputation. A full-service spa situated under original stone arches dating back centuries features treatments from Swiss-brand Valmont. When not enjoying the 60-foot-long freshwater infinity pool suspended over the lake, guests can travel around the lake in style, in the hotel’s riva boats.
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