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It was a nerve-wracking approach toGrand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
Its hard to find artisans to do restoration work, says general manager Jan Bucher.
Its funny, really, says Bucher.
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Frustrating, but funny.
But back to our grand entrance from the touristy buzz of Bellagio.
Read on for my full review of Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
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Antique furnishings and amenities like coffee makers, minibars, safes, and WiFi are standard in-room.
Villa Serbelloni is currently renovating its rooms and suites in stages.
Ours was not yet renovated, but I did get a peek at some renovated rooms.
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Everything we tried was delicious, but the crispy-sweet waffles are not to be missed.
Fine dining restaurant Mistral is the one that made me cry or at least get teary-eyed.
I dont think Ive seen a more perfectly beautiful setting.
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We enjoyed the seven-course tasting menu from executive chef Ettore Bocchia and an excellent wine pairing.
The hotel partners withTaxi Boat Servicefor these private tours.
Otherwise, simply walking and shopping are my favorite pastimes in Bellagio.
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The Villa Melzi botanical gardens are among the finest in Europe and are within walking distance of the hotel.
Offshore, there are two swimming platforms with diving boards.
Nearby are wet and dry saunas, plus an adjacent kids' pool.
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The neighboring kids' pool, with a waterfall and play area, is ideal for younger kids.
The outdoor pool has shallow areas for children but extends to a depth of three meters.
Courageous kids and their parents can also swim in the lake, which was still quite chilly in mid-June.
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We saw plenty of families with young children, and the hotel will arrange babysitters.
Sustainability initiatives include photovoltaic panels, which generate clean energy and trigger the hotels air conditioning system.
Solar heaters are also installed for hot water and indoor swimming pools.
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The closest international airport is Milan Malpensa.
Milan Linate and Milan Bergamo airports handle mostly domestic and intra-Europe flights.
Note that Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni closes annually from November through March.
Room prices are slightly lower in these months.
The hotel is affiliated with Signature Travel, Internova Travel, and Hidden Doorways.
