Arguably the most beautiful of the Italian Lakes, Lake Como is a favorite summer playground of European royals and celebrities like George Clooney. Backed by the snow-capped Alps, the lake is lined with dreamy villas, formal gardens, and charming villages.
Lake Como is shaped like an inverted Y, and Bellagio is located near the fork. It’s the loveliest of the towns on Lake Como and a delightful place to spend a day or a summer.
There are several wonderful Bellagio hotels and resorts to choose from. And not all of them are expensive, although you will need to make reservations well in advance to stay in one of the inexpensive hotels here. It’s such a wonderful place to unwind, you might want to splurge a little.
The five-star deluxe Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is probably the best known resort in Bellagio. It was once a private estate, but it’s been a hotel since 1873. Luminaries like JFK and Winston Churchill have been guests, and service is impeccable. The grounds and pool are delightful, and the restaurant, which has a Michelin star, is located on a huge terrace overlooking the lake. In addition to the outdoor pool, there’s an indoor one, a private beach, gym, spa, and tennis courts. Rooms and public areas are palatial and luxurious.