A short step away from the bustle of Bellagio’s centre, the Hotel Belvedere presents you with a private garden paradise. Revel in the heartfelt hospitality – honed by five generations of welcoming women – of this rare hillside retreat.

Slip into reverie as your gaze takes flight, falling first on the picturesque bay of Pescallo, then coming to rest within the landscape of the lake and the Alps beyond.

THE HISTORY
The Belvedere was not born in a boardroom or constructed by committee. It was crafted by five generations of women. Since 1880, it has been a family business, a true calling passed from mother to daughter.

These days, three generations: grandmother Signora Lucia, mother Signora Tiziana, and daughter Giulia, are present on the premises to welcome you to their world with a warmth beyond words.

ROOMS & SUITES
While modern conveniences will make your life simple, Italian-made furnishings and artefacts will transport you to an era of traditional excellence. All the rooms are prepared with a devotion to detail that can only come from the proprietor’s profound passion to exceed expectations.

BELVEDERE TOWER SUITE
For something simply sensational book the perfectly private, intensely intimate tower suite. The fifth floor suite is soaked in sunlight and fresh air from the private balcony and lake-view solarium. With a whirlpool bath and sumptuous living area, the tower represents the height of indulgence – wonderful for a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon.

APARTMENTS
The privacy of your own home: the convenience of a hotel. Our apartments are ideal for those wanting to stay a little longer, or seeking extra privacy.

Through a private entrance, find yourself in your own domain with kitchen, dining area, bathroom and spacious living accommodation. Our apartments offer you the freedom to do your own thing, alongside the feel-good option of full service.

LA TERRAZZA RESTAURANT
A bright room; a table with a view of the lake; an expert chef and sommelier on hand to advise on seasonal food and sensational wines. The tang of local cheeses, fresh lake fish or succulent seafood, replaced on the tongue by the full aromatic flavours of herb crusted lamb rack or spaghettoni from Gragnano with carbonara sauce.

This is not just fabulous food. It is a love letter to the landscape, to the lake and lush pastures you see before you that produced its fresh ingredients. And then there is dessert.

THE TERRACE
Each morning, smartly presented waiters swiftly yet silently prepare the terrace’s tables for lunch, and again in the afternoon, for dinner.

This daily ritual means you may experience mesmerising Mediterranean specialities while enjoying the cool breeze from the same mountains, slopes and waters that, just days or hours earlier, surrendered their bounty for your meal.

THE VERANDA
Floor-to-ceiling windows let the light and the landscape into our restaurant, enhancing the exquisite presentation of pure, fresh ingredients on every plate.

Local delicacies are prepared, according to the season, with the passion of a family cook and the precision of a master-chef. A selection of world class Italian wines complement each course, under the expert care of our maître d’ and sommelier.

THE BREAKFAST
As the sun breaks the bonds of night, and emerges from behind the mountain, daylight deluges our dining room and breakfast is served.

Homemade cakes, fruits, pastries and a selection of cheeses compete to attract the eye and whet the appetite. Meanwhile the finest teas, coffees and juices cajole the somnolent guest into wakefulness.

THE LOUNGE BAR
Looking for an informal spot to take afternoon tea, with home-made patisseries of course; to sip an aperitif before dinner; or savour a late-night digestif?

You may choose from the warm welcome of the indoor lounge area, or, on a clement night, the clear starlit skies of our outdoor seating. Whatever you decide, pick your spot, share your wish, and we will be pleased to oblige.

THE SPA
On entering our Spa, exhale anxieties and breathe in bliss! Discover a deep sense of ease that quiets the mind, relaxes the muscles, and enlivens every pore through expert treatments.

Help yourself to a hydromassage with lake view, multisensory showers, or the warmth of a Turkish Bath or Sauna, then relax with an Alpine view in our cocooning comfort zone. You had forgotten you could feel this good.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
Surrender to the soothing sensation of warm cyan waters as you slip into our heated outdoor swimming pool.

Float away on a fantasy beneath cloudless blue skies as you swim in the midst of the lush green landscape; or stop to take a soak in the spacious Jacuzzi, that seems to slice into the sloping grounds against the backdrop of the hotel’s flower-festooned balconies. Here, among the bubbles, you can bask in unbeatable views of the lake.

THE TREATMENTS
Place yourself in our hands. Let our highly trained Spa staff emancipate you from the everyday with a full range of beauty, body and massage treatments, using pure organic products and expertly chosen essential oils. Sit a while, skin tingling, soul singing, in the Spa’s serene comfort zone before re-entering the world revived, and renewed, and radiant.

THE SAUNA
Feel your sinews soften, and your skin breathe in the warmth of a traditional wooden sauna. Afterwards, feel cleansed and revived with an exhilarating multisensory shower. Close your eyes and imagine yourself soaked in a tropical rainstorm, mired in cooling mountain mists, or massaged by a wild waterfall as jets reach you from every angle.

THE TURKISH BATH
Enter the Spa’s inner sanctum, the Turkish Bath. Let the ritual of cleansing through heat purify your mind and polish your skin. Relax in rooms mosaicked with tiles from world-renowned manufacturer Bisazza, and discover the gentle joys of colour therapy offered within. This is the ultimate indulgence in a style that is second to none.

THE FITNESS
Raise your heart-rate and fill your lungs as you work out in our compact gym fitted with Technogym equipment. Push yourself past expectations to prime performance as the Alpine view inspires you. Then feel the fantastic flush of wellbeing on achieving a personal goal. Warm-down, stretch and shower in style – and emerge buzzing with boosted energy.

THE GARDENS
The Belvedere Hotel’s private garden is a rarity in Bellagio. Beyond sun-splashed terraces, and immaculate lawns, further foray into the tiered grounds will reward guests with a choice of secluded spots shaded by olive trees in which to sit and relish the views, either alone or with a loved one.

THE LIBRARY
Picture yourself, your mind lost in a book, your body supported by a soft armchair. Light pours into the airy room as, in a lull in the narrative, you look up to appreciate the view outside the full-length windows.

An attentive staff member serves you tea, and delicate home-made pastries or a chilled drink. Our library is an enchanted place in which to while away an hour or two.

EVENTS 
We have the location, the space, and the experience to fulfil your function and event requirements. Hotel Belvedere offers facilities for up to 80 people, fully-equipped conference and exhibition spaces, and a peaceful location that ensures an atmosphere of full attention from your attendees.

Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can be commandeered to set an appropriate scene for any gathering.

WEDDINGS ON COMO LAKE
This is your day. Every detail, from the table settings to the champagne, is just as you dreamed. Silently smiling staff serve impeccably presented food as you relax knowing that everything is taken care of.

The rest of the world does not intrude. Only your loved ones exist, in this intimate, magical moment, the joy of which is reflected in the soaring skies, steadfast mountains, and serene lakes views beyond.

MEETINGS
Perfection is the fruit of experience. The best facilities, expert staff and a stunningly beautiful setting make Hotel Belvedere the perfect choice in Bellagio for your corporate and private events. We take care of everything to ensure your aims are achieved.

Versatile and adaptable, our ground floor meeting rooms can be set up for meetings and special activities. All this is complemented by a refined catering and banqueting service featuring our Chef’s synthesis of Italian and international cuisine.

BELLAGIO
The town of Bellagio shines at the centre of Lake Como, against the backdrop of the Alps. Slip down centuries-old stairways and lose yourself in alleyways lined with inviting shops and captivating cafes.

Emerge to promenade along the glittering waterfront. From the comfort of Bellagio it is easy to hop on a ferry and explore the traditional towns that punctuate the perfect, pure waters of the lake.

COMO LAKE
For centuries, Europe’s elite has congregated at Lake Como to revive their spirits and thrill their senses. Beneath infinite skies, where monolithic mountains meet crystalline waters, Lake Como’s traditional towns, neoclassical villas, and elegant gardens continue to inspire visitors to this day.

THE BORGO
Simply the prettiest resort on the most romantic lake in Italy: Bellagio sits atop the peninsula that separates Lake Como’s southern arms.

The town offers steep stone streets, a traffic-free waterfront, arcaded shops and charming pale pastel buildings. Frequent ferries make it an ideal starting point for day trips to historic villas, grand gardens, and outlying villages.

VILLA MELZI 
Villa Melzi is a neoclassical masterpiece. Take a moment of silence in the serene symmetry of the villa’s lakeside terrace, or revel in the garden’s year-round botanical bounty. Springtime explodes with an extraordinary outpouring of azaleas, while even in winter intricate foliage and architectural planting enchant the eye.

PESCALLO BAY
Steep stone steps wend their way down from Bellagio to Pescallo. This historic hamlet serves up scenic squares, an attractive marina, ivy strewn buildings, and an elegant little church to delight the visitor. But this is no forgotten fishing village. For more than half a century, the nearby Rockefeller Foundation has hosted and inspired the globe’s greatest thinkers.

Rooms: 63

Price: from 412 EUR per night

Source: www.belvederebellagio.com