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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Bellagio, Como, Italy · Independent · High Luxury
The Bucher family has kept this 1853 lakeside villa as a hotel since 1873, four generations on the Bellagio promontory, with Murano chandeliers and original frescoes still in the rooms. Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy both stayed; Relais & Châteaux took the house in 2025. Ninety-five rooms look at Lake Como, with a private jetty and the Michelin-recommended Mistral downstairs.
- 95 rooms
- Opened 1873
- Neighborhood: Pescallo
- Rooms from 312 sq ft (29 m²)
About Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
- Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy both stayed; the Buchers are in their fourth generation of ownership.
- Relais & Chateaux arrived in 2025.
- Mistral is Michelin-recommended; a private beach club and jetty handle boat days on the lake.
- Italianate gardens sit three kilometres from Villa Carlotta and eight from Villa Balbianello.
- Entry-level rooms start at 312 sq ft (29 m²).
History
Originally constructed in 1853 as a private villa, the property opened as a luxury hotel in 1873 and has been owned by the Bucher family for four generations. It has hosted illustrious figures throughout its history, including Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy, and joined the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection in 2025. The estate is renowned for its preservation of 19th-century aristocratic elegance, featuring Murano glass chandeliers and original frescoes.
The setting
8 km from Villa of Balbianello.
Restaurants and bars
- Mistral Restaurant — Restaurant · Italian molecular cuisine · Chef Ettore Bocchia (referred to in 2004 entry)
Experiences
- Discovery Walks — Exclusive walks for every taste and fitness level, with two unique experiences to discover the beauty of Bellagio.
- Grand Piano in the Villa — Live music in the villa every evening from 19:30 to 23:30 in an atmosphere of bygone elegance.
- Culinary experiences — Fine dining with wine pairing overlooking the sunset, a regional dish with fresh ingredients, or a signature aperitif with lake view.
Amenities
- Michelin-recommended Mistral Restaurant and casual La Goletta Restaurant
- Villa Serbelloni SPA with sauna, Turkish bath, and wellness treatments
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools with lake views
- Private beach club and jetty for boat excursions
- Fitness center with gym, cardio room, squash court, and tennis court
- Large historic botanical gardens and frescoed banquet halls
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
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