Kiki Deere
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Kiki Deere is a freelance travel writer who contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
Hotel Review
Mandarin Oriental, Blevio, Lake Como
WHAT WE LOVE...
Mandarin Oriental opened its first Italian resort in 2019, bringing a touch of oriental sophistication to the shores of glamorous Lake Como. Nestled in a leafy botanical park, the resort has nine separate villas combining Italian flavour and oriental touches. In the reception area, antique Chinese screens are a nod to the group's heritage, while bespoke furnishings featuring rich textiles are made by local artisans. There's a stylish floating swimming pool, while the Spa offers holistic treatments combining eastern and western traditions. There are plenty of dining options: L˜ARIA offers Italian cuisine with Japanese influences, CO.MO Bar & Bistrot serves tasty Italian cuisine in a stylish setting, while bubbling pizzas are expertly crafted at Ape Pizza, a woodfired oven aboard a traditional Ape car.
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THE DETAILS
Location
The peaceful and secluded location is perfect. The resort's villas are nestled in greenery, providing plenty of privacy.
The hotel is set in a botanical park right on the lake, a short drive from the pretty town of Como
By plane: there are direct flights to Milan Malpensa from London (1 hours 50 mins) and Manchester (2 hours 15 minutes). The hotel is around an hour's drive from the airport. Free on-site parking. skyscanner.net
Style & Character
The perfect bolthole for couples and families alike seeking modern comforts and a heavy dose of lake sophistication. The sophisticated nod to lake history is tastefully combined with the hotel group's eastern heritage.
Service & Facilites
The delightful botanical park offers plenty of seclusion and privacy.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Gardens
- Two swimming pools
- Spa
- Beauty treatments
- Fitness centre
- Games room
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms
The cosy and intimate Panoramic Terrace Suite has a huge terrace with lovely views. It's located on the top floor of Villa Roccabruna (the spa and bistro are in the same building). With accommodation sprinkled around the gardens, you feel cocooned in your own private space.
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Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, private balcony
Food & Drink
Ape Pizza adds a fun touch of la dolce vita. Located on the lakefront, this pizza oven on a traditional ape car churns out bubbling wood-fired pizzas. L˜ARIA, with its breezy lakefront terrace, is a delight on a warm summer's evening.
L˜ARIA: Italian cuisine with Japanese influences, including fusilli with clams and Mediterranean sea bass. Open daily for breakfast and Tue-Sun for dinner. Dishes from €18.
CO.MO: Bistro and bar. Open daily for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and apertivo.
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