Elegant Lakeside Escape
Set near the lakefront with stunning views from the rooftop infinity pool, David and Kate Poynton enjoyed a relaxed winter stay at Hilton Lake Como
Lake Como has been on our must do list for some time now, so we were very excited about our stay at Hilton Lake Como.
We arrived on a crisp January afternoon and were instantly impressed by the immaculate reception area, located in an old silk factory. Our check-in was smooth, informative and professional. We were allocated a loft suite which was fantastic to say the least! The standout feature of this room was the full glass ceiling, which gave a unique view of the surrounding mountains of Lake Como; a view that you could not take your eyes from. And as this was a loft suite split over two floors, the bed was perfectly positioned on the upper floor so that in the morning you could open the electric blinds and stare out straight over the Lake. The rest of our room was modern, stylish and well laid out with a spacious lounge area, walk-in wardrobe and a large bathroom.
That night we had the pleasure of dining in Satin Restaurant located in the hotel. We indulged in an excellent three course meal. For starters, we had a deliciously creamy burrata with black truffle perlage, and the scallops which were cooked to perfection and complemented by a chorizo crumble and violette potato crisp. For mains, we enjoyed lobster spaghettoni, which was delightfully indulgent, and as you would expect in Italy the pasta was perfectly al dente. I (David) opted for deer as my main course, which was cooked pink, just the way I like it. The deer was light, tender and in true Italian fashion included black truffle, which really enhanced the dish. This, of course, was all the better for having some top notch local Italian wine to wash down with. Our sweet tooth was then satisfied by a lovely and rich tiramisù and the Valrhona dark chocolate fondant heart. To put the cherry on top to this wonderful meal, we treated ourselves to a glass of dessert wine (the Moscato).
By this point we were feeling very comfortable in this hotel and relaxed further in the hotel lounge area. The lounge is located in the centre of the hotel and smartly connects the original silk factory with newly built parts of the hotel. The lounge which is encased in glass walls and ceiling offers an expansive feel while still feeling cozy. I was also impressed by the diffusers as this aroma added to our relaxation. Before turning in for the night to see if we could do some star gazing through our glass ceiling loft suite we enjoyed a few more drinks in the lounge area and was impressed by the table service we received.
After a good night’s sleep we were ready for breakfast, which was again located in the smartly designed Satin Restaurant. Breakfast was buffet style and had an excellent continental selection, along with a well stocked hot selection. I was impressed by their scrambled eggs as you could choose between how you like them cooked - soft and creamy or hard scrambled eggs. And if you’d prefer, omelette’s were on offer to order, as well as a few other à la carte options
After breakfast we headed to the rooftop to explore the roof terrace where the infinity pool was located. Again, it was a crisp winters day with perfect blue skies and a dusting of snow on the mountain tops. Normally in these conditions a dip in the pool would be out of the question; however this infinity pool was heated to a very pleasant 30C. Sometime passed enjoying this unique experience and admiring the views, before heading down to the eForea Spa for a silk touch massage which was by far the most relaxing experience ever. In keeping with celebrating Como’s rich history of silk making excellence, this massage is a signature treatment that was pure relaxation from start to finish, with aromatic oils selected for you by your therapist and a tailored massage to suit your needs. Using silk stretching, it is perfect for melting away stress and tension, leaving you feeling rejuvenated, balanced and soothed. The eForea Spa itself was also incredibly calming from the moment you walked in creating the perfect environment for sumptuous relaxation.
After such a sublime massage we continued to enjoy the wellness centre which included an indoor pool with hydro jets, a sauna, steam room and a relaxation area.
After the most relaxing morning, we decided to head into Como to do some exploring. Hilton Lake Como is located only a 10-15 minute stroll away from the iconic town. A walk by the lake discovering some local bars and restaurants while taking in the atmosphere and views is a must. In the evening we headed back to the hotel and went down to the Taffeta bar. The bar flows directly from reception and is elegant in design. We were made two excellent Smoked Negronis and the hospitality and service was second to none. The team on the bar were also very helpful and friendly and were even kind enough to offer some suggestions on where to go on our onward trip to Milan.
The next morning we headed down for breakfast to get fuelled up for our onward journey. Our stay at Hilton Lake Como was coming to an end. We checked out and the concierge arranged for an executive Maserati car to take us to the train station. Our stay at Hilton Lake Como beat our expectations; the food, service, hotel room, eForea Spa and overall ambience were sensational and we left completely relaxed. Lake Como is a special place, and when staying in Lake Como a special hotel is deserved. Hilton Lake Como is certainly the place to stay.
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