Villa D'Este - Lake Como, Italy
Aug 15, 2017, 7:47 am
#46
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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/
This might help some on FT when deciding where to stay at Lake Como, please see:
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...e-como-review/
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Aug 17, 2017, 9:07 am
#48
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i wonder re splitting a (prepaid) booking, like with other members of forum, although in this case Pliniana seems less ideal
interesting (fairly new?) >
grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/villa-sola/
grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/villa-sola/gli-eventi/
il sereno (only 30 rooms) >
is the restaurant full of nonguests?
interesting top 2 suites, 1 has dock
Villa d'Este will always have site, garden, pool
interesting (fairly new?) >
grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/villa-sola/
grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/villa-sola/gli-eventi/
il sereno (only 30 rooms) >
is the restaurant full of nonguests?
interesting top 2 suites, 1 has dock
Villa d'Este will always have site, garden, pool
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 18, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Aug 22, 2017, 7:56 am
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[QUOTE=JohnRain;28715960]So am I.
I stayed there recently and it was brilliant...
The view from our Rooftop Suite
@JohnRain - how was the Butler service? Actually worthwhile or more of hype. Was looking at these newer rooftop suites at Tremezzo - they are appealing since they are newer in design compared to the "classic" rooms at many properties (not withstanding Il Sereno, but seems that property has a lot to be desired in terms of their service).
I stayed there recently and it was brilliant...
The view from our Rooftop Suite
@JohnRain - how was the Butler service? Actually worthwhile or more of hype. Was looking at these newer rooftop suites at Tremezzo - they are appealing since they are newer in design compared to the "classic" rooms at many properties (not withstanding Il Sereno, but seems that property has a lot to be desired in terms of their service).
Aug 23, 2017, 2:36 am
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how was the Butler service? Actually worthwhile or more of hype. Was looking at these newer rooftop suites at Tremezzo - they are appealing since they are newer in design compared to the "classic" rooms at many properties (not withstanding Il Sereno, but seems that property has a lot to be desired in terms of their service).
Let me answer like this, HumbleBee: To me Lake Como was always synonymous with Villa d'Este and now that I stayed at Tremezzo I've discovered that I have at least two options...
Aug 24, 2017, 9:43 am
#53
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We stayed at Villa d'Este last summer. It is pure magic... but very, very quiet. And lots of kids/families which undercuts the romantic, dolce vita vibe somewhat.
I'd really like to see them do something to liven the place up a bit. There is an uber cool 70's era disco on the property that barely gets used. It could be such a cool, chic venue in the evenings if they wanted it to be.
I'd really like to see them do something to liven the place up a bit. There is an uber cool 70's era disco on the property that barely gets used. It could be such a cool, chic venue in the evenings if they wanted it to be.
Aug 29, 2017, 2:19 pm
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We stayed at Villa d'Este last summer. It is pure magic... but very, very quiet. And lots of kids/families which undercuts the romantic, dolce vita vibe somewhat.
I'd really like to see them do something to liven the place up a bit. There is an uber cool 70's era disco on the property that barely gets used. It could be such a cool, chic venue in the evenings if they wanted it to be.
I'd really like to see them do something to liven the place up a bit. There is an uber cool 70's era disco on the property that barely gets used. It could be such a cool, chic venue in the evenings if they wanted it to be.
Other options must undoubtedly be very nice, and surely have more modern bathrooms, etc... but I'll never stay elsewhere to find out.
Feltrinelli is another story, so fantastic that it's the only other choice for me in that region.
Jun 24, 2018, 6:28 am
#56
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This seems to have turned into the Lake Como thread, so I shall do my civic duty and warn everyone off Il Sereno.
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious
Jun 24, 2018, 7:19 am
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This seems to have turned into the Lake Como thread, so I shall do my civic duty and warn everyone off Il Sereno.
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious
Though I thought the design was beautiful, I agree with your description of it being sterile. It just doesn't have the magic and old school glamour of Villa D'Este and Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Jun 24, 2018, 8:16 am
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The LHW (like R&C) designation means that they pay marketing fees. In the US it's like having a BBB profile. It's meaningless and quite pathetic. Too bad these marketing organizations are nothing but... way more accountability from an internal brand like Starwood, Hyatt or even Holiday Inn for standards.
Sorry to hear. Sounds like the manager is a real tool, like some of the executive board members of R&C!
Sorry to hear. Sounds like the manager is a real tool, like some of the executive board members of R&C!
Jun 24, 2018, 12:22 pm
#60
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This seems to have turned into the Lake Como thread, so I shall do my civic duty and warn everyone off Il Sereno.
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious
Review: Il Sereno, Lake Como ? The Good, The Bad and The Luxurious