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Old Aug 29, 2016, 1:17 pm
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We were just at Grand Hotel Tremezzo and loved it.

The only thing bad about our room was the flooring was cheap as was a table that had a wood top painted to look like marble. We only really noticed when we saw the condensation on the ice bucket.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 7:08 pm
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I heard a report on the BBC in the last few days about Como town and the surrounding roads becoming clogged up with migrants trying to find a way into Switzerland. Como's railway station was said to resemble a migrant camp.
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Old Aug 30, 2016, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by Pausanias
I heard a report on the BBC in the last few days about Como town and the surrounding roads becoming clogged up with migrants trying to find a way into Switzerland. Como's railway station was said to resemble a migrant camp.
Isn't Switzerland part of Schengen?
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Old Aug 30, 2016, 2:27 pm
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Isn't Switzerland part of Schengen?
Indeed it is.
Not part of the EU but they still belong to Schengen area.
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Old Aug 30, 2016, 7:16 pm
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feltrinelli much better regarded here, but d'este worth stay/visit for some
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Old Aug 31, 2016, 7:13 am
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Il Sereno, Lake Como
I would seriously consider the new Il Sereno on Lake Como - very contemporary, so not at all like Vila d'Este, but quite refreshing I think, and with great views. http://www.ilsereno.com/

The other one to watch is if Four Seasons take over CastaDiva, which has been mooted for quite a while now.
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Old Aug 31, 2016, 7:27 am
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vuittonsofstyle, is il sereno's Villa Pliniana exclusive-use only? (seems that way, dont see any mentions of taking individual reservations anywhere.)
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Old Aug 31, 2016, 7:35 am
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
vuittonsofstyle, is il sereno's Villa Pliniana exclusive-use only?
I think they will see how bookings go, but it was certainly designed for groups or families/friends travelling together.
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Old Aug 31, 2016, 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by farbster
We were just at Grand Hotel Tremezzo and loved it.

The only thing bad about our room was the flooring was cheap as was a table that had a wood top painted to look like marble. We only really noticed when we saw the condensation on the ice bucket.
Which room/suite category did you stay in ?

The rooftop suites with outdoor jacuzzi seem next level.
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Old Aug 31, 2016, 10:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Pierre&Cédric
Indeed it is.
Not part of the EU but they still belong to Schengen area.
Here's one of several reports about Como's migrant crisis -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...ute-to-northe/
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Old Oct 2, 2016, 8:38 am
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Workout options?
How is the gym? How is the cardio equipment? Are there bikes available to ride? Appreciate any info!
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Old Aug 12, 2017, 12:43 am
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
vuittonsofstyle, is il sereno's Villa Pliniana exclusive-use only? (seems that way, dont see any mentions of taking individual reservations anywhere.)
Has someone here already tried Villa Pliniana?
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Old Aug 13, 2017, 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Pierre&Cédric
Has someone here already tried Villa Pliniana?
seems 19BR exclusive-use only? curious re entry low season rate.

4 apartments 10BR in villa
1BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-wagram/
2BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-belgioioso/
3BR "waterfall" serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-anguissola/ (?)
4BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-visconti/
(visconti 4th BR: "twin bedroom and a single room that share a bathroom")

3 separate villas 9BR
2BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/rifugio-da-vinci/
3BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-shelley/
4BR serenohotels.com/property/villa-pliniana/accommodation/casa-dei-plini/

Sereno Hotels signed a long term lease for Villa Pliniana
less than 1,000 yards from the hotel group's highly anticipated Il Sereno
akvillas.com/destinations/italy/lake-como/villa-pliniana
newyorksocialdiary.com/across-the-nationacross-the-world/2015/italy-restaurato-villa-pliniana-revived
prnewswire.com/news-releases/sereno-hotels-acquires-management-of-luxury-property-villa-pliniana-in-lake-como-italy-300222625.html
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Old Aug 14, 2017, 1:36 pm
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I checked with the hotel and indeed Villa Pliniana is not rented by the room, it's rented as a full unit of 10 bedrooms.

For special events it can be rented for the day (75k€).
And for family / friends gatherings rates go from 95k€ for 3 nights up to 120k€ for a full week. Chef services come with an extra charge
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Old Aug 14, 2017, 2:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Pierre&Cédric
Chef services come with an extra charge
Of course And I guess minibar also
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