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| - Have you ever wondered what it must be like to stay at George Clooney's villa on Lake Como? Maybe? No? Regardless, this is about as close as you are going to get.
Villa Serbelloni is one of the oldest hotels in Lake Como. It sits on the edge of Bellagio, the picturesque town with stone streets, little shops and mind blowing views. Getting here can be a bit of an ordeal. It's best to fly into Milan and drive north towards Como. It's about an hour and a half drive. As soon as you hit the lake, you will be so astonished by the natural beauty that surrounds you, you won't even notice the drive.
The hotel is an old European hotel in every way. Funky old bathrooms. Twin beds pushed together to form a king. Dark hallways, and ceilings. The wifi works a little some days and not at all on others. You are probably wondering, why would you opt for that? But it really feels like you are in a villa on Lake Como. This place embodies the history of this impressive lake.
Sit and sip on cocktails nightly on their outdoor patio that overlooks the lake. Enjoy live music and relish in each moment. Buffet breakfast was not only one of the largest spreads I saw on our trip, complete with meats, pastries, fruits, eggs and more and it was served in an elegant room, fit for a princess. It felt like a room straight out of Versailles.
Etro, the famous designer from Milan, has outfitted the bathroom with their designer toiletries. I definitely took these home as souvenirs.
This is one of the places where it's worth every penny to splurge for the lake view room. Just do it. It's expensive, but as you sit staring out your balcony, admiring one of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see, you'll thank yourself.
Dinner at the formal Mistral michelin-starred restaurant was lovely. The service was superb. The live jazz band soothing, the views magnificent and the food to match. I've been thinking about the spaghetti for weeks. Also order the nitrogen ice cream for a table side presentation you are sure not to forget.
When your time at Serbelloni is over, you'll feel like you really understand why George spends so much time in this magical place.
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