What concerning the spa?
Small however completely shaped. Located on the bottom ground, the heated pool shouldn’t be one for swimming lengths, extra flopping about in pre or put up therapy. Entry to the spa is barely complimentary to friends in case you are staying in one of many suites, in any other case it’s 39 Euros a head, however free to make use of in case you e book a therapy and I had an excellent therapeutic massage. There may be additionally a 24 hour gymnasium and a private coach accessible, plus in summer season months, complimentary al fresco yoga lessons for friends up by the pool.
Food and drinks.
There’s loads of choices to select from, but it surely’s the fabulous and full of life Terrazza 241 on the – sure, you guessed it – rooftop of the lodge the place it’s at. A preferred spot not just for lodge friends, but additionally locals who typically come to the bar and restaurant for the reside music and DJ units which happen day by day between 6.30pm and 10pm. The meals is sweet normal Italian with a selected give attention to sirloin and beef tartare (that are on present hanging in specifically temperature managed fridges.) Though for the non-carnivores there are some nice vegetarian dishes together with salads and risotto. Drinks-wise, we significantly loved the ‘Sense, Sip and Repeat’ cocktail expertise – a novel affair created with the native perfumery, Acqu del Lario. Theatrically introduced in stunning lacquered bins and with a flourish from one’s waiter, friends are inspired to decide on their tipple based mostly upon their favorite perfume – all laid out for you in fragrance bottles. The choice contains 4 smoked cocktails created with completely different smoking methods; 4 coffee-based cocktails excellent for an after-dinner aperitif and 4 mocktails for the sober curious. My favorite was Nova, based mostly on the Ventone perfume and mixing mountain pine gin with lime, bergamot, lime and inexperienced tea.
Subsequent to Terrazza 241, friends can get pleasure from drinks and poolside snacks from their solar lounger resembling fruit platters and sandwiches till 6pm.
On the bottom ground, Silk restaurant is the place you will see that breakfast – and different eating choices in fact too – however the breakfast buffet is especially good with a big choice to select from and in addition, for the dietary challenged – glorious gluten and dairy free choices. In the summertime, pizzas, pastas and gelato is served out of a Piaggio Ape van within the gardens of Taffeta, the ground-floor bar.
What’s there to do close by?
Located to the north west of historic Como city and conveniently situated for San Giovanni Railway Station – with direct trains to Milan and Milan Milpasse airport (it’s a few 40 minute cab) – the Hilton is put aside from the hustle and bustle of the city. However, it’s a mere 15-20 minute stroll to the city centre, a beautiful stroll alongside the Passeggiata di By way of Olma. Como itself has a plethora of bars and eating places, a historic cathedral and loads of market squares for purchasing alternatives.
