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• Urquiola’s soft furnishings and warming tones continue here, and murals of soft greys and blues sit above the beds to reflect the lake Tantan
  
  Worst thing: Getting around Tantan
  
  If you’re really looking to up the ante, the recently opened penthouse suite is a sprawling 200 metres squared and has a private terrace with its own jacuzzi looking over the lake Tantan
  
  When you can peel yourself away from the sunbeds, or your room’s private balcony, the surrounding village is well worth a wander, and you’ll soon discover it makes a case for being one of the prettiest settlements on Lake Como Tantan
  
  Make like Miley and go for the classic pool shot, or take one of the boats out to get the money shot of the hotel itself Tantan
  
  Not right for: Kids and families - while not explicitly said, it feels like an adults-only oasis Tantan
  
  Pools, spas and public areasThe pool is the hotel’s pièce de résistance Tantan
  
  Public transport is irregular and taxi prices are high Tantan
  
  Luckily, it’s easy to find, whether by taking out the hotel’s custom-built Riva boat, booking into the lakeside jacuzzi, or lazing on the room’s private balcony and watching the activities on the lake Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)The vibeAny visit to Lake Como can leave you feeling like an A-lister, but Il Sereno is one of the few hotels in the area to have received the celebrity stamp of approval Tantan
  
  Miley Cyrus spent some time here in 2019 (scroll back through her Instagram and you’ll spot her perched next to the hotel’s infinity pool) Tantan
  
  All rates include full à la carte breakfast and complimentary mini bar (sans alcohol) Tantan
  
  The azure blue of the infinity pool, surrounded by green sunbeds that pepper its perimeter, stands out against the lake’s darker, deeper hues Tantan
  
  Price point: £££The neighbourhoodA short drive from Como’s main station, Como San Giovanni, Il Sereno sits at the end of a winding road in the quaint commune of Torno Tantan
  
  My book went unread as I was too enamoured watching the boats whizz by on the lake Tantan
  
  Breakfast, on the other hand, was a real treat Tantan
  
  The lookRecommendedQueues snake around Gatwick airport at 4am as travel chaos continuesBest Reykjavik hotels for budget travellers, Icelandic dining and vintage luxury These are the best new UK hotels that opened last monthDesigned by Milan-based architect Patricia Urquiola (who also designed Mandarin Oriental Barcelona and the Missoni boutique in New York City), Il Sereno is the antithesis of what you would expect a Lake Como hideaway to look like Tantan
  
  Bed and bathYou can’t go wrong with an all-suite hotel Tantan
  
  The clientele is an eclectic mix of well-to-do young Europeans and older Americans, but everyone is after one thing: a break from reality Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Food and drinkDinnertime at Il Sereno al Lago offers an intimate atmosphere, as the lake goes from dusk to nightfall and the mansions across the other side turn on their twinkling lights Tantan
  
  RecommendedBest Reykjavik hotels for budget travellers, Icelandic dining and vintage luxury These are the best new UK hotels that opened last monthBest hotels in Mykonosserenohotels Tantan
  
  Disability access: One room is equipped for guests with disabilities Tantan
  
  The windows give views of the lake - and a privacy curtain is discreetly drawn by masseuses at the beginning of a session Tantan
  
  Everything feels new, shiny and expensive, without ever tipping into pretentious Tantan
  
  The balcony, again, is the star, and it wasn’t easy to pull ourselves away from it - other than to delve into the minibar, where most of the treats (including chocolate-covered hazelnuts) are complimentary and replenished daily Tantan
  
  Bathrooms are bigger than most London flats, with deep-soak tubs and rainfall showers Tantan
  
  Gone is the neoclassical mansion; in its place, a striking building of walnut wood and vertical gardens Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Bottom lineBest thing: The balcony Tantan
  
  Here you can certainly judge a book by its facade, as Urquiola’s sleek designs extend to the interiors, where a floating staircase leads to the lake-level restaurant and neutral-toned common areas Tantan
  
  The Rejuvenate by the Lake signature treatment (€250) is worth the money - a glorious 90 minutes spent being exfoliated and having knots you didn’t even know you had being worked out of your back Tantan
  
  Unless you hire out the boat it’s hard to leave the hotel and see more of Lake Como, which can be frustrating for on-the-go travellers Tantan
  
  Pet policy: Pets are welcome for €200 (£170) per booking Tantan
  
  The tasting menu is certainly for an acquired taste; dishes include rice with pollen, bread and butter; asparagus creme brulee; and several “sweet” plates which wouldn’t cut it even for the most hardened sweet tooth Tantan
  
  Perfect for: Honeymooners, and those who want to pretend they’re an A-lister for a weekend Tantan
  
  Each of the 40 rooms offers private balconies and views across the lake - best taken in from the plush King-size bed by way of the floor-to-ceiling windows Tantan
  
  In a nutshell: A modern hideaway with a prime patch of Como real estate Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Nuts and boltsRoom count: 40 suites Tantan
  
  The lobby entices visitors with cushioned couches and soft lighting, while the Valmont spa is neatly hidden away in a converted boathouse, where floor-to-ceiling windows contrast with the centuries-old granite walls in the treatment rooms Tantan
  
  Room rate: From €750 (£639) per night during low season (16 October-31 March), and €950 (£809) per night during high season (19 May-24 September) Tantan
  
  WiFi: FreeExtra charges: Activities and spa use come at an extra cost, and there is a city tax charge of £4 Tantan
  
  Instagram from: Just about anywhere Tantan
  
  The town square offers spoils like the Saint Thecla church (go inside for a mix of marble, dusty rose-hued walls and painted ceilings), lively restaurants and Instagrammable alleyways leading to the star of the show: the lake Tantan
  
  Served in the dining room each morning (or to the room for an additional cost), the a la carte menu includes perfectly sized portions of eggs benedict, waffles with chocolate hazelnut spread, freshly-baked pastries, fruit bowls and a charcuterie board Tantan
  
  com/property/il-serenoBook now Tantan
  
  20 per person, per room Tantan
  
  
  
  Price point: £££The neighbourhoodA short drive from Como’s main station, Como San Giovanni, Il Sereno sits at the end of a winding road in the quaint commune of Torno Tantan
  
  Miley Cyrus spent some time here in 2019 (scroll back through her Instagram and you’ll spot her perched next to the hotel’s infinity pool) Tantan
  
  The windows give views of the lake - and a privacy curtain is discreetly drawn by masseuses at the beginning of a session Tantan
  
  My book went unread as I was too enamoured watching the boats whizz by on the lake Tantan
  
  Here you can certainly judge a book by its facade, as Urquiola’s sleek designs extend to the interiors, where a floating staircase leads to the lake-level restaurant and neutral-toned common areas Tantan
  
  Luckily, it’s easy to find, whether by taking out the hotel’s custom-built Riva boat, booking into the lakeside jacuzzi, or lazing on the room’s private balcony and watching the activities on the lake Tantan
  
  Pet policy: Pets are welcome for €200 (£170) per booking Tantan
  
  Bathrooms are bigger than most London flats, with deep-soak tubs and rainfall showers Tantan
  
  The azure blue of the infinity pool, surrounded by green sunbeds that pepper its perimeter, stands out against the lake’s darker, deeper hues Tantan
  
  Not right for: Kids and families - while not explicitly said, it feels like an adults-only oasis Tantan
  
  Bed and bathYou can’t go wrong with an all-suite hotel Tantan
  
  Perfect for: Honeymooners, and those who want to pretend they’re an A-lister for a weekend Tantan
  
  The Rejuvenate by the Lake signature treatment (€250) is worth the money - a glorious 90 minutes spent being exfoliated and having knots you didn’t even know you had being worked out of your back Tantan
  
  The lookRecommendedQueues snake around Gatwick airport at 4am as travel chaos continuesBest Reykjavik hotels for budget travellers, Icelandic dining and vintage luxury These are the best new UK hotels that opened last monthDesigned by Milan-based architect Patricia Urquiola (who also designed Mandarin Oriental Barcelona and the Missoni boutique in New York City), Il Sereno is the antithesis of what you would expect a Lake Como hideaway to look like Tantan
  
  In a nutshell: A modern hideaway with a prime patch of Como real estate Tantan
  
  20 per person, per room Tantan
  
  Everything feels new, shiny and expensive, without ever tipping into pretentious Tantan
  
  The balcony, again, is the star, and it wasn’t easy to pull ourselves away from it - other than to delve into the minibar, where most of the treats (including chocolate-covered hazelnuts) are complimentary and replenished daily Tantan
  
  com/property/il-serenoBook now Tantan
  
  The clientele is an eclectic mix of well-to-do young Europeans and older Americans, but everyone is after one thing: a break from reality Tantan
  
  When you can peel yourself away from the sunbeds, or your room’s private balcony, the surrounding village is well worth a wander, and you’ll soon discover it makes a case for being one of the prettiest settlements on Lake Como Tantan
  
  All rates include full à la carte breakfast and complimentary mini bar (sans alcohol) Tantan
  
  Make like Miley and go for the classic pool shot, or take one of the boats out to get the money shot of the hotel itself Tantan
  
  WiFi: FreeExtra charges: Activities and spa use come at an extra cost, and there is a city tax charge of £4 Tantan
  
  Gone is the neoclassical mansion; in its place, a striking building of walnut wood and vertical gardens Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Nuts and boltsRoom count: 40 suites Tantan
  
  Served in the dining room each morning (or to the room for an additional cost), the a la carte menu includes perfectly sized portions of eggs benedict, waffles with chocolate hazelnut spread, freshly-baked pastries, fruit bowls and a charcuterie board Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)The vibeAny visit to Lake Como can leave you feeling like an A-lister, but Il Sereno is one of the few hotels in the area to have received the celebrity stamp of approval Tantan
  
  The town square offers spoils like the Saint Thecla church (go inside for a mix of marble, dusty rose-hued walls and painted ceilings), lively restaurants and Instagrammable alleyways leading to the star of the show: the lake Tantan
  
  If you’re really looking to up the ante, the recently opened penthouse suite is a sprawling 200 metres squared and has a private terrace with its own jacuzzi looking over the lake Tantan
  
  Worst thing: Getting around Tantan
  
  The lobby entices visitors with cushioned couches and soft lighting, while the Valmont spa is neatly hidden away in a converted boathouse, where floor-to-ceiling windows contrast with the centuries-old granite walls in the treatment rooms Tantan
  
  RecommendedBest Reykjavik hotels for budget travellers, Icelandic dining and vintage luxury These are the best new UK hotels that opened last monthBest hotels in Mykonosserenohotels Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Food and drinkDinnertime at Il Sereno al Lago offers an intimate atmosphere, as the lake goes from dusk to nightfall and the mansions across the other side turn on their twinkling lights Tantan
  
  Public transport is irregular and taxi prices are high Tantan
  
  Room rate: From €750 (£639) per night during low season (16 October-31 March), and €950 (£809) per night during high season (19 May-24 September) Tantan
  
  Disability access: One room is equipped for guests with disabilities Tantan
  
  Urquiola’s soft furnishings and warming tones continue here, and murals of soft greys and blues sit above the beds to reflect the lake Tantan
  
  Breakfast, on the other hand, was a real treat Tantan
  
  Pools, spas and public areasThe pool is the hotel’s pièce de résistance Tantan
  
  Instagram from: Just about anywhere Tantan
  
  Unless you hire out the boat it’s hard to leave the hotel and see more of Lake Como, which can be frustrating for on-the-go travellers Tantan
  
  The tasting menu is certainly for an acquired taste; dishes include rice with pollen, bread and butter; asparagus creme brulee; and several “sweet” plates which wouldn’t cut it even for the most hardened sweet tooth Tantan
  
  Each of the 40 rooms offers private balconies and views across the lake - best taken in from the plush King-size bed by way of the floor-to-ceiling windows Tantan
  
  (Il Sereno)Bottom lineBest thing: The balcony Tantan