Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como

On Lake Como’s secluded eastern shore, Mandarin Oriental spreads 75 accommodations across nine historic and contemporary villas set in terraced botanical gardens. Villa Roccabruna, a neoclassical mansion from the early 1800s, is the focal point, with salons under frescoed ceilings, while interiors pair preserved details like coffered ceilings and inlaid parquet with modern Italian and Asian design.

The spa is the largest on the lake, with signature Mandarin Oriental treatments, an indoor pool, and saunas, and a 40-meter floating infinity pool extends onto the water beside a pool bar. At L’Aria, Italian cuisine is fused with Japanese techniques; more relaxed meals are served at the lakeside venues, along with private dinners.