Tim stayed in the main villa, where his room came with a living area, minibar, Italian coffee machine, complimentary snacks, a concealed TV and a spacious marble bathroom. “Now, yes, it is pretty small, but wait till I tell you the price,” he said while giving viewers a room tour.
The room cost him €5,000 (around ₹5.4 lakh) for one night. Despite spotting a few minor imperfections, Tim was impressed by the interiors and views. “The views are insane,” he said.
Tim also booked a private two-hour boat tour of Lake Como, which cost €900 (around ₹97,000). “I couldn’t come all the way to Lake Como without actually going on Lake Como,” he said.
Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant cost around €167 ( ₹18,000). Tim tried watermelon with fried cheese and later had pasta with caviar and lemon butter sauce. “I’ve never had caviar on pasta before,” he said, before praising the combination. He also pointed out that bottled water cost €12 (around ₹1,300) at the restaurant, despite the same water being complimentary in his room.
During his stay, Tim explored the property’s historic underground tunnels, originally built to transport goods from the lake to the villa. The tunnels now lead towards a subterranean pool and spa featuring facilities including a sauna, steam room and ice bath.
Despite the eye-watering costs, Tim said the property largely lived up to its reputation. “It is like being in a movie and it’s everything that you can imagine Lake Como would be,” he said.
Including the room, boat ride, dinner and other expenses, Tim estimated that his one-night experience came to around €6,000 ( ₹6.5 lakh).
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Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More
