Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

Our lunch at the Mandarin Oriental in Blevio, Italy was simply wonderful! Upon arrival we were greeted and then ushered into the well-appointed and lovely bar and sitting area. After ordering drinks, we were escorted through the garden, with fabulous views of Lake Como, to the restaurant. The ambiance was enchanting and the views from the dining area were spectacular! There was a tranquility that added a special aura to the ambiance! The food was delectable: the crispy zucchini flowers, the seafood risotto, the langoustines tagliolini and ending with the baba with chantilly cream and red fruit!!! The staff couldn’t have been more awesome; special recognition to Sara, Martina, Marina and Debra who all made us feel like honored guests! Marco was wonderful as well and gave us great information that saved us a difficult trek that was unnecessary. All in all we felt like honored guests and experienced the gold standard for customer service! Kudos to all!

We stayed for three nights at the MO and it is, bar none, one of the most beautiful settings for any hotel Ive seen. Right on the shores of Lake Como Without any of the touristy nonsense of places like the Bellagio, it was the perfect quiet place to explore the area from. The service was out of this world. Isabel bent over backwards to ensure everything went perfectly with our stay and was a delight to get to interact with. We booked Vista Lago Duplex Terrace Suite which has a stunning balcony and spacious two floor set up. Of the few dings I’d give for this resort, the room, however, is one of them. Having been to over a half dozen MO, the decor and finishings were quite drab and dated compared to other properties and the overall beauty of the villa itself- especially when a room is more then $4k/night. The spa is amazing and the dining, while good, is not as tasty and nearby Italian restaurants in Como and Milan. Definitely recommend taking a boat ride across the lake while you’re here too.

Best service ever. Kind & helpful staff. Very accommodating staff especially the concierge entire team each one of them helped me with something I needed. Something to consider is the hotel is a resort hence your room may be a bit far which was not a problem for me. luxury by all means ❤️

Can you fantasize about a two hour early morning enjoyable flight from London, England to stylish, chic, sophisticated Milan, Italy? Well, for my daughter and I it was reality and more. In fact, this was just the beginning of our five-day holiday to Lake Como. After landing in Milan and spending a delightful afternoon over “perfect” cocktails, Italian snacks and a surprise 75th Birthday dessert for yours truly, we took time to enjoy photo shots, selfies along with people watching and sightseeing at the historic Duomo di Milano, known for its grandeur and beauty. We were then onward to glamorous Lake Como while enjoying a relaxing scenic drive through rolling countryside that softly curved and climbed mountainous roads surrounding picturesque Lake Como. Voila! the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como! Magnifico, Grandioso, and Bellissimo! I happily said to my daughter, “We have arrived.” From the moment our kind and polite driver escorted us from the car to the hotel lobby which revealed a sense of modern Italian elegance with a subtle oriental charm, we were greeted by the warm and most friendly host who welcomed us with open arms. She graciously checked us in and then took us on a tour of the hidden sanctuary of calmness with natural historic beauty nestled on the sunny forest green shores of Lake Como. Our Deluxe room was decorated in a luxurious contemporary Italian style, with a comfortable terrace overlooking the hotel’s beautiful manicured garden and the blue-green deepness of Lake Como. I should note that most rooms, suites and penthouses had the exclusive view of Lake Como. From that day forward, my daughter and I felt like we were in heaven. From the delicious complimentary daily breakfast of our choice to the sunlight hours of leisure, cocktails, and swims at the resort’s unique floating pool on the lake to the holistic heat and aqua experiences at the Mandarin Oriental Spa, we were in complete vacation mode. However, we were never too relaxed to shower and pamper ourselves for scrumptious gourmet dining at the resort’s restaurants, including L’Aria, CO.MO. Bar & Bistrot and Nami Cafe. I should add that no Italian meal was complete without the connectivity and happiness that only a glass of Chianti, Pinot, Grigio, Prosecco or some unique Italian wine would provide. Salute! I would be remiss if I did not mention the marvelous, hard-working Concierge Desk of Luigi, Caesar, and Andrea. These gentlemen were so patient, informative and extremely kind to us. They provided my daughter and I with the most interesting “What to do in Como” tips and suggestions, as well as outstanding dinner reservations on and off site, I.e., nearby villages and the town of Como. Speaking of Como, Mandarin Oriental provided us prompt door-to-door shuttle service to and from Como where we shopped, enjoyed cocktails at an outside bar and were wined and dined at one of the best family restaurants ever. In closing, Godspeed to all of the staff at the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como for making all of our dreams come true. Grazie di tutti!

I fell in love with this place. Early in the morning you open your eyes and find yourself in a fabulous place. All your dreams are starting to come true. Time stops and you are immersed in a parallel world. This is one of the best places on our earth. This hotel makes the impossible possible.