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We spent two nights at Hotel Belvedere Bellagio in early October — myself, my wife, and our daughter — and our experience was nothing short of memorable.||From the very beginning, the communications with the Concierge were excellent: helpful, professional, and always prompt. They assisted us with arranging private round-trip transfers from Milan Lambrate (where we arrived by Nightjet from Vienna) to the hotel, and later to Milan Centrale. Both transfers were smooth, and we were fortunate to have the same excellent driver, Davide, on both journeys. They also secured for us a Venetian motor boat tour, led by a young and charismatic captain who proved to be a terrific guide to the famous lakeside villas, as well as a dinner reservation at Albori.||Our arrival was on a rainy, cold Saturday morning, yet the warmth of the hotel staff immediately offset the weather. The receptionist welcomed us into the library to wait comfortably until our room was ready, and provided refreshments and hot cappuccino — a gesture that felt both considerate and personal.||Suite 127, “Lucia,” exceeded expectations. It was spacious, spotless, and well equipped. A handwritten welcome note on the dining table was a thoughtful touch. With three of us traveling together, being able to choose our own rooms within the suite felt both homey and dignified. The toiletries (Ortigia by La Bottega) had a subtle fragrance I greatly appreciated. On the second morning, as the sun streamed through the balcony doors, the room felt almost ethereal.||The Concierge’s foresight also deserves mention: because of the weather, they suggested moving our boat tour to the next afternoon at 4:30pm. That decision was perfect — the day was sunny, the timing allowed us to enjoy dinner without hurry, and the lake shone under golden light, touched by a charming breeze, a clear and special aquatic flavor, the verdant hills rising around us, and in the distance the somewhat remote Alps with snowy tops.||Dining was another highlight. On our first evening, we ate at Albori inside the property. We each chose different dishes: the tagliolini was creamy yet light, the quaglia tender and well flavored — all truly impressive Sardinian cuisine. Breakfast, too, was delightful: a generous continental spread, highlighted by a colorful and tasty assortment of fresh fruit.||Hotel Belvedere combines attentive professionalism with a warm, homelike atmosphere. The staff’s thoughtful gestures, the quality of the suite, and the beauty of the setting all contributed to a stay that felt both comfortable and distinguished. We left with gratitude — and with the wish to return one day.