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If you prefer modern interiors to ornate palaces, choose this Lake Como hotel for Patricia Urquiola's design and natural materials.

What makes it special

Take a self-driven Jetto boat onto Lake Como to explore at your own pace, with space for up to four people.

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Choose a Corner Suite for wide lake and mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a furnished terrace for time outdoors.

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Request a picnic prepared by the hotel's chef before your boat outing, so you can take snacks with you onto the lake.

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Il Sereno Lago di Como

Il Sereno Lago di Como is a 40-suite modern lakeside hotel in Torno, set at Via Torrazza 10 on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, it brings a contemporary architectural language to a setting shaped by historic villas and villages. Floor-to-ceiling windows, furnished outdoor spaces and local stone give the building its character. The appeal is specific: a design-focused base directly beside the lake, with Como close enough for a separate city outing.

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Rooms

  • 40 40

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Romantic Romantic

Rooms & Suites at Il Sereno Lago di Como

Piccoletta Suite
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Piccoletta Suite

450 sqft
From 1’675 USD

Walnut panels surround the main room, with stone, bronze and glass forming the rest of the material palette. Fabrics designed by Patricia Urquiola add colour...

Lario Suite
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Lario Suite

538–678 sqft
From 1’983 USD

Stone, walnut, bronze and glass come together in Patricia Urquiola’s design. The fabrics were created specifically for Il Sereno. A sofa, large reading chair and...

Alcova Suite
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Alcova Suite

646–753 sqft
From 2’352 USD

A recessed alcove creates a distinct sitting area beside the main bedroom. Its Molteni Night and Day sofa is joined by a reading lamp, while...

Lake Garden View Suite
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Lake Garden View Suite

860 sqft
From 2’722 USD

Sliding glass doors connect the bedroom with a paved outdoor dining area and lawn. A table and woven chairs stand beside planting and timber screens,...

Grand Lago Suite
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Grand Lago Suite

700–914 sqft
From 3’215 USD

A sofa and large reading chair share the main room with a desk and full-length mirror. The furnishings use fabrics created for Il Sereno by...

Corner Suite
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Corner Suite

900 sqft
From 4’077 USD

Natural patterns and earthy colours run through Patricia Urquiola’s design. A curved sofa, reading chair and work table share the main room with the sleeping...

Darsena Suite
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Darsena Suite

1,330 sqft
From 5’309 USD

A separate living room and dining area sit beside the main bedroom. The dining table has four chairs, while a sofa and low tables furnish...

2 Bedroom Family Grand Lago Suite
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2 Bedroom Family Grand Lago Suite

1,496–1,604 sqft
From 6’221 USD

An internal door links two Grand Lago suites, with a bedroom on either side. Each keeps its own sitting area and work table, as well...

Sereno Penthouse Suite
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Sereno Penthouse Suite

2,000 sqft
From 8’390 USD

A broad furnished terrace runs beside the bedroom and living spaces on the top floor. Glass walls face the lake and mountains, with lounge seating...

Darsena Lago Suite
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Darsena Lago Suite

2,153 sqft
From 8’759 USD

More than 500 vinyl records form the centrepiece of this lakefront suite. The lounge has horn speakers, tube amplifiers, a turntable and vintage reel-to-reel equipment....

Signature Penthouse Suite
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Signature Penthouse Suite

1,500 sqft
From 8’759 USD

Patricia Urquiola’s top-floor design draws on post-war Italian glamour and modernism. Canaletto walnut lines the ceilings, with Verde Alpi stone on the walls. Ceppo di...

Urquiola's design draws on the rationalist architecture of Giuseppe Terragni, using clear forms rather than reproducing a period villa. Ceppo Lombardo stone appears on the facade and in parts of the interior, while Pietra di Fossena is used for paving. The building incorporates an older darsena, or boathouse, so its modern appearance does not erase the site's earlier purpose. Wood and fabrics soften the stone and glass, with furniture and textiles designed by Urquiola.

Botanist Patrick Blanc contributed a different kind of structure. His vertical gardens include Miroir Vert du Lac and Canyon, alongside the sculptural planting of Racines Echasses du Patio. These are part of the architecture, not just flower beds around it. For guests interested in design, the planting is worth noticing alongside Urquiola's stonework and furniture: it brings living surfaces into a building defined by precise lines.

The hotel is all-suite, with 40 lake-facing accommodations. Grand Suite Lago pairs an indoor living area with a furnished terrace, a sofa, a reading chair and a desk. King and twin configurations are available. Its stated area of 65 to 85 square meters includes the terrace, an important distinction when comparing indoor space. The layout suits a couple or two companions who want a place to sit outside as well as a comfortable room for time between outings.

Family Grand Suite Lago connects two of these suites through internal doors. This gives parents and children separate sleeping spaces while keeping the rooms linked, and preserves the terraces and living areas of the individual units. It is a practical arrangement for a family that expects to spend time at the hotel as well as exploring. Room service is available around the clock.

Darsena Listening Suite has a more specialized purpose. Its 200-square-meter layout includes a dining room, two bathrooms and a furnished lakeside terrace, but the distinguishing feature is the audio system. Horn speakers, tube amplification, a turntable and a reel-to-reel deck accompany a library of more than 500 records. It suits travelers for whom listening to music is an activity in itself. This suite accommodates a maximum of two adults, with no children or dogs allowed.

For mobility needs, Piccoletta is the category with an adapted bedroom and bathroom. It has a king bed and measures 40 square meters, excluding its small garden. Specific bathroom fixtures and routes to the pool, restaurant and boats need to be established individually before booking.

Il Sereno Al Lago is the hotel's signature restaurant and holds a Michelin star. Executive Chef Raffaele Lenzi gives vegetables and seasonal ingredients a prominent role within cooking rooted in Italian traditions. Lunch has a more straightforward regional focus, while dinner is the occasion for tasting menus. The restaurant also welcomes outside diners arriving by road or boat. Guests staying at the hotel can have food served on the terraces and beside the pool, keeping a casual lunch distinct from a longer restaurant meal.

The Lobby Bar serves cocktails and alcohol-free drinks, including combinations of herbs and flowers. Wine tastings provide another way to spend part of an afternoon indoors. These alternatives give a multi-night stay some variety without making every evening a tasting-menu occasion.

Al Tramonto has just five outdoor tables beyond the hotel terrace. Raffaele Lenzi's menu revisits Italian classics, with the setting oriented toward sunset. It is available by reservation and only when the weather is suitable. This is a small outdoor dining venue rather than another large restaurant, and its limited size makes it particularly relevant for a dinner planned around the view.

The 60-foot freshwater infinity pool is one of the hotel's defining features. Heated and suspended over the lake, it has a large sundeck beside it. The hotel also has a private beach and dock.

The boats have a local connection beyond their appearance. They were commissioned from Cantiere Ernesto Riva, and the choices include a self-drive Jetto for up to four guests or the larger Vaporina del Lago, with interiors by Urquiola. The Jetto suits an outing managed at your own pace; the Vaporina brings the hotel's design into a boat journey. The private dock allows departures from the property, including transfers and visits to other places around the lake. A picnic prepared by the kitchen can be arranged for a boat outing, giving a longer excursion a meal without a restaurant stop.

The spa occupies the original century-old boathouse, where Urquiola has adapted the historic structure for treatments and relaxation. Massages and Valmont face and body treatments sit alongside a sauna and steam room finished with Italian tiles. An outdoor relaxation area extends the space beyond the treatment rooms. The gym is one level below the spa and remains accessible 24 hours a day, with treadmills, a rowing machine, a bicycle, elliptical machines and weights. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the gym.

Torno gives a stay some local substance beyond the hotel. Piazza Casartelli and the Church of Santa Tecla form one stop in the village, while San Giovanni and the park of Villa Zita provide others. Walkers can explore sections of the old Strada Regia route for a different perspective on the shore. Villa Zita's park has fountains, small chapels and viewpoints over the village, lake and surrounding mountains.

Como is roughly six kilometers away. Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 55 minutes by car in favorable traffic, and private transfers can be arranged. Milan Linate is another arrival option, around 80 kilometers from the property. From Milan Central, trains reach Como in about 45 minutes, followed by a road transfer to Torno. A boat transfer from Como takes approximately 10 minutes. Il Sereno operates seasonally, so flight and onward travel plans should follow confirmed hotel dates.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The heated freshwater infinity pool offers a place to swim beside Lake Como without having to enter the lake itself.

The spa occupies a former boathouse and includes a sauna and steam room, giving guests a waterside setting for a relaxing break.

Il Sereno al Lago serves regional dishes at lunch, offering a relaxed way to explore local cooking beside the lake.

Location of II Sereno Lago di Como

Via Torrazza 10, 22020 Torno CO, Italy

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Weather at Il Sereno Lago di Como

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What to Know About Il Sereno Lago di Como

Is Il Sereno Lago di Como a good Lake Como hotel?

Yes. Il Sereno Lago di Como is a strong choice for travelers who want modern luxury directly on the lake. It suits guests who value suite-only accommodation, design, privacy, fine dining, boat days, spa time, and lake views.

Where is Il Sereno Lago di Como located?

Il Sereno Lago di Como is in Torno, on the eastern shore of Lake Como. The location works well for Como town, boat trips, lakeside villages, Villa Pliniana, Bellagio, and relaxed scenic drives.

What makes Il Sereno Lago di Como special?

The hotel brings a rare contemporary design language to one of Italy's most classic lake destinations. Patricia Urquiola's architecture, the lakefront setting, private terraces, restaurant, spa, and pool create a very polished stay.

How many suites does Il Sereno Lago di Como have?

Il Sereno Lago di Como has 40 suites. The all-suite layout gives guests generous space, lake views, privacy, and a more residential feeling than a standard hotel room.

What are the suites like at Il Sereno Lago di Como?

Suites are spacious, modern, and calm, with custom furnishings, natural materials, and floor-to-ceiling lake views. Many categories include private terraces, elegant living areas, refined bathrooms, and a strong connection to the water.

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