Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como: 19th-century neoclassical Villa Roccabruna on Lake Como in Blevio with floating pool on the lake and L˜ARIA dining

Perched serenely along the eastern shores of Lake Como nestled within lush botanical parklands in the quiet village of Blevio, Italy, Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como opened within the historic 19th-century Villa Roccabruna—formerly the private palace of famous opera soprano Giuditta Pasta. Holding Two Michelin Keys, the 75-room lakeside sanctuary seamlessly marries neoclassical Italian aristocratic elegance with contemporary Asian design. Iconic floating heated infinity swimming pool resting directly on the waters of Lake Como, private boat docks with custom wooden Riva boats, the fine dining restaurant L˜ARIA, and a world-class Spa establish Mandarin Oriental as Lake Como’s most tranquil haven.

Arrival introduces travelers to aristocratic Lake Como water glamour: personal hosts greet guests at the private marble dock or villa courtyard with fresh Italian spritzes and sweeping views of the opposite shore. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating iconic Lake Como boating, cultural, and alpine pursuits: boarding the hotel’s custom wooden Riva boat for private lake cruises past Villa del Balbianello and Bellagio, strolling through the 19th-century botanical gardens filled with cedar and magnolia trees, taking private seaplane flights over the Alps, visiting the historic walled town of Como (10 minutes away), exploring Villa d’Este, and reserving dinner at L˜ARIA.

Villa living balances lake leisure with supreme Asian-inspired wellness: the Spa at Mandarin Oriental features a heated indoor pool beneath stone arches, ice fountain, Finnish sauna, steam room, and signature therapies combining Chinese medicine with Mediterranean botanicals. The floating heated infinity pool rests directly on the lake surface. Dining spans refined Mediterranean-Asian fine dining at L˜ARIA (directed by Executive Chef Vincenzo Guarino), casual Italian dining at CO.MO Bar & Bistrot, and sunset aperitifs on the lake terrace.

Accommodations comprise 75 rooms and luxury suites distributed across nine historic villas ranging from 45 to 250 square metres. Each room features contemporary Italian furnishings, private balconies or terraces framing Lake Como, king beds, and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.

Romance seekers, design purists, and luxury travelers seeking 19th-century neoclassical villa charm, a floating pool on Lake Como, and Mandarin Oriental service should book Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como without hesitation. Travelers seeking crowded noisy tourist strips should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,450 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 1,680 reviews.