Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como sits on the quieter eastern shore of the lake at Blevio, spread across nine buildings within a centuries-old botanical park. There are 75 rooms, suites and private villas, in a light, summery style with earthy tones, giving privacy and space. Dining runs from the lakefront fine-dining L’ARIA to the all-day CO.MO Bar & Bistrot, the poolside NAMI Cafe and a pool bar, with private in-villa dinners. The award-winning spa has six treatment rooms, couples’ suites, a zen garden and a lake-view thermal area, and there is an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The signature feature is a floating outdoor pool on the lake, and a sports and adventure team arranges kayaking, windsurfing, e-bike outings and scenic boat journeys. It suits couples and families who want a scenic, garden-and-water Lake Como base with a strong spa and lakefront dining.