Lakeside modernist showcase
Glass, stone, and bronze loggias bring Italian rationalism to a shoreline long dominated by neoclassical villas.
“Il Sereno is a knockout hotel with no bad angles and great service.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Suspended walnut staircases and regional stone loggias framing unobstructed lake vistas.
Remarkable
Custom wooden Riva boat transfers and thoughtful service across forty lakefront suites.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
Il Sereno is a modern marvel both inside and out. A boxy glass-encased structure built of stone, wood, bronze, and copper, the hotel rises up several stories from the water’s edge…
“Dominating the airy, residential-style lobby is a staircase surrounded by elegant mesh copper walls, with each wood step appearing to be suspended in midair.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Quiet Torno village sits just down the road, and the private dock provides wooden motorboats to cruise the lake.
The rooms
Every suite faces the water with floor-to-ceiling glass, walnut millwork, and a furnished private terrace.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 18-meter heated freshwater infinity pool reaches over the lake, complete with an underwater sound system.
The spa and gym
The spa uses Valmont products under vaulted stone boathouse arches, and the gym is open around the clock.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Michelin-starred Il Sereno Al Lago serves regional Lombardian dishes along the waterfront, alongside botanical cocktails at the bar.
The ‘absolutely clean’ architecture is a series of loggias topped by a flat garden roof, inspired by the modernist Casa del Fascio.
How it began
The hotel rose above a nineteenth-century stone boathouse, becoming the first new waterfront build on the lake in decades.
“the grounds, a mix of contemporary design and understated elegance, also feature a private beach, infinity pool and gardens by botanist Patrick Blanc”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.