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Times
16 hours ago
- Times
Il Sereno review: a uniquely modern hotel on the banks of Lake Como
When it opened in 2016 in the small town of Torno, this thoroughly modern hotel ruffled the feathers of Como's grande-dame properties with its unashamedly sharp-edged aesthetic, crafted by celebrated designer Patricia Urquiola. The 40 lake-view suites are pared back with panache, the food is Michelin-starred and the spa is in a converted boathouse full of character. You really are on the lake here — its gently lapping water is only inches away as you swim in the photogenic outdoor pool, and there's even a tiny natural beach beneath the terrace. For extra wow factor, the hotel has Riva boats for stylish outings. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue Score 9/10Urquiola is one of her generation's pre-eminent designers. Her work is displayed in the permanent collection of MoMa in New York and the Fonds National d'Art Contemporain in Paris. As she is based in Milan, about an hour's drive away, Il Sereno feels like her weekend residence — and the attention to detail reflects that. The use of local book-matched marble is stunning, accessorised by Venetian terrazzo floors and walnut fixtures that add depth and warmth. For glamour, she's added watery blue, bronze and tangerine tones to the day beds from B&B Italia, husk armchairs by Moroso, custom lighting by Flos and covetable hand-knotted Warli rugs by Paolo Zani. Bathrooms are calming cocoons, many with deep tubs as well as rainforest showers. All are stocked with pampering black amber amenities by the A-list-approved Ex Voto Paris. There are also generous touches such as a complimentary panettone and minibars. In short, the rooms are so classy that you barely notice the dreamy views over the lake through the walls of windows. Score 9/10 The Naples-born executive chef Raffaele Lenzi was running his own pastry shop at 14 and went on to work in world-class kitchens such as the then two-Michelin-starred Arquade at the Hotel Villa del Quar in Verona. He has been presiding over Ristorante Il Sereno Al Lago since 2016 and everything about this dining experience is theatrical. You approach via an extraordinary 'floating' sculptural staircase with walnut treads lashed together by copper-coloured metal rods, and sit beneath the building's ancient stone arches, the lake almost within touching distance. Like the design, dinner takes its culinary cues from the past but adds a 21st-century dynamism. Tasting menus showcase Lombardian produce and you should expect the unexpected. Apologies for spoiling the surprises, but this might include a moreish hummus of fermented borlotti beans, perfectly cooked cauliflower with carbonara sauce, delicately piquant rainbow trout with sweet-and-sour melon and horseradish, and unforgettable veal osso buco. Breakfast embraces healthy granolas and fruit but can't resist Italian sugar hits of custard-filled doughnuts and panettone. • More of the best hotels in Lake Como• Best villas in Lake Como Score 9/10The sleek 18m infinity pool runs lengthwise to the lake and is fitted with underwater music and mood lighting. It has a smart sun deck lined with pea-green loungers. To its side is a mini sandy beach with direct access into the lake should you prefer to swim there. There are also paddleboards, kayaks and a rowing boat to take onto the water. The small spa is in a characterful old boat house and somehow squeezes in a hot tub, sauna, steam room, fitness centre and three treatment rooms where excellent therapists work their magic with products from the Swiss luxury skincare brand Valmont. The hotel also has its own private dock, three self-drive Riva boats and a Urquiola-designed Vaporina del Lago water limousine for aquatic explorations in style. Score 8/10Torno is on your doorstep and is a pretty little town with atmospheric cafés, quaint churches and precious few tourists. If you hanker after hordes of holidaymakers, fashionable Como town is about a 15-minute drive away, where you'll find designer stores and fancy restaurants. Torno has a pier and ferry services and is about a ten-minute walk from the hotel for trips further afield. Price B&B doubles from £765Restaurant three course menus from £112Family-friendly YAccessible Y Susan d'Arcy was a guest of Il Sereno ( • Lake Como v Lake Garda: which one should you visit?• Best villas in Lake Garda
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as new CEO while tariff fears rumble on
Stellantis on Monday named North American chief operating officer Antonio Filosa as the company's new CEO. Filosa, who is 51, will assume his new powers on 23 June, although a shareholder meeting is required to formally appoint him. Stellantis said that this meeting would be 'called in the coming days'. As President Donald Trump's tariff policies continue to threaten multinational carmakers, the Italian COO is tasked with turning Stellantis' fortunes around in the face of market headwinds. 'The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry, the depth and span of his experience around the world, his unrivalled knowledge of the Company and his recognised leadership qualities,' Stellantis said on Monday. Related Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares Stellantis CEO Tavares quits: Why his EV bet sparked his departure Filosa's predecessor, Carlos Tavares, resigned suddenly in December 2024 after Stellantis issued a profit warning in September. Sales in North America were particularly lacklustre, leaving dealers with a backlog of unsold vehicles. Tavares also clashed with Stellantis' board over his electrification strategy. The CEO was keen to push for 100% battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe by 2030, while the board wanted to slow the pace of the transformation. In the wake of Tavares' departure, Filosa was promoted to lead Stellantis' North America operations. Having fought off external and internal candidates, the Naples-born COO will now take charge of Stellantis' 14 brands, including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Citroën and Jeep. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Euronews
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Euronews
Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO as tariff fears rumble on
Stellantis on Monday named North American chief operating officer Antonio Filosa as the company's new CEO. Filosa, who is 51, will assume his new powers on 23 June, although a shareholder meeting is required to formally appoint him. Stellantis said that this meeting would be 'called in the coming days'. As President Donald Trump's tariff policies continue to threaten multinational carmakers, the Italian COO is tasked with turning Stellantis' fortunes around in the face of market headwinds. 'The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry, the depth and span of his experience around the world, his unrivalled knowledge of the Company and his recognised leadership qualities,' Stellantis said on Monday. Filosa's predecessor, Carlos Tavares, resigned suddenly in December 2024 after Stellantis issued a profit warning in September. Sales in North America were particularly lacklustre, leaving dealers with a backlog of unsold vehicles. Tavares also clashed with Stellantis' board over his electrification strategy. The CEO was keen to push for 100% battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe by 2030, while the board wanted to slow the pace of the transformation. In the wake of Tavares' departure, Filosa was promoted to lead Stellantis' North America operations. Having fought off external and internal candidates, the Naples-born COO will now take charge of Stellantis' 14 brands, including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Citroën and Jeep. The challenges reflect broader ones faced by a Chinese economy hobbled by a prolonged real estate crisis that has hurt consumer spending. Beijing also faces growing pushback from Europe and the United States over surging exports. 'The picture has deteriorated across many key metrics,' the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said in the introduction to its Business Confidence Survey 2025. The same forces that are driving up Chinese exports are depressing the business outlook in the Chinese market. Chinese companies, often enticed by government subsidies, have invested so much in targeted industries such as electric vehicles that factory capacity far outpaces demand. The overcapacity has resulted in fierce price wars that cut into profits and a parallel push by companies into overseas markets. In Europe, that has created fears that growing imports from China could undermine its own factories and the workers they employ. The EU slapped tariffs on Chinese EVs last year, saying China had unfairly subsidised electric vehicle production. 'I think there's a clear perception that the benefits of the bilateral trade and investment relationship are not being distributed in an equitable manner,' Jens Eskelund, the president of the EU Chamber in China, told reporters earlier this week. He applauded efforts by China to boost consumer spending but said the government must also take steps to ensure that supply growth doesn't outpace that in demand. The survey results show that the downward pressure on profits increased over the past year and that a fall in business confidence has yet to bottom out, Eskelund said. About 500 member companies responded to the survey between mid-January to mid-February. 'It is just very difficult for everyone right now in an environment of declining margins,' he said.
Euronews
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Euronews
Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as new CEO as tariff fears rumble on
Stellantis on Monday named North American chief operating officer Antonio Filosa as the company's new CEO. Filosa, who is 51, will assume his new powers on 23 June, although a shareholder meeting is required to formally appoint him. Stellantis said that this meeting would be 'called in the coming days'. As President Donald Trump's tariff policies continue to threaten multinational carmakers, the Italian COO is tasked with turning Stellantis' fortunes around in the face of market headwinds. 'The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry, the depth and span of his experience around the world, his unrivalled knowledge of the Company and his recognised leadership qualities,' Stellantis said on Monday. Filosa's predecessor, Carlos Tavares, resigned suddenly in December 2024 after Stellantis issued a profit warning in September. Sales in North America were particularly lacklustre, leaving dealers with a backlog of unsold vehicles. Tavares also clashed with Stellantis' board over his electrification strategy. The CEO was keen to push for 100% battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe by 2030, while the board wanted to slow the pace of the transformation. In the wake of Tavares' departure, Filosa was promoted to lead Stellantis' North America operations. Having fought off external and internal candidates, the Naples-born COO will now take charge of Stellantis' 14 brands, including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Citroën and Jeep.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Marco Carola asks $6.33M for fully furnished Miami home
Techno titan Marco Carola, the globe-trotting DJ and producer, is listing his splashy Florida skypad for $6.33 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. The unit is in Miami's sleek, 66-story Aston Martin tower, which bills itself as the tallest residential-only building south of New York City. Carola's floor-through residence, at 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way, is on the 31st floor and comes with a 300-square-foot terrace. The 'global ambassador of techno' — set to perform in Ibiza this weekend — bought it for an undisclosed price in pre-construction, listing broker Carlo Dipasquale, of Compass, told Gimme Shelter. 7 Marco Carola. WireImage 7 The downtown Miami skypad comes fully furnished. Miami Real Estate Photographers 7 The residence looks out to lovely warm-weather views. Miami Real Estate Photographers 7 The open kitchen and dining area, with art that is included in the sale. Miami Real Estate Photographers Carola, we hear, loves Miami and is not looking to leave. Instead, friends say, he's scouring South Beach, looking for a bigger residence. 'He is Italian, and wants to be on the beach,' said Dipasquale, adding that the jet-setting DJ is always traveling from Bali and Tokyo to Rio, among other destinations. 'He is always working and listening to music as soon as he arrives in a new place, and then he plays all night. When he has one or two hours off [in Miami], he just wants to go to the beach,' Dipasquale said, adding that the Naples-born DJ 'lives all over the world,' and also has a home in Milan, and an investment property at the Setai in Miami. 7 The massive tower comes with an infinity pool on the 55th floor. Aston Martin Residences At 3,536 square feet, the luxury apartment features four bedrooms, 5.5 baths — and comes furnished by the high-end Italian designer Minotti. All furnishings and artwork are included in the sale price, Dipasquale said. Details in the massive luxury condo include a grand kitchen and an open living/dining area — along with views from the city skyline to Biscayne Bay and Coconut Grove. The sail-shaped tower delivers 391 units and an infinity pool on the 55th floor. 7 The floor-through apartment has a home office area. Miami Real Estate Photographers 7 The chic outdoor space boasts water views. Miami Real Estate Photographers Additional building amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, a gym and a barbecue area, along with a putting green, parking and valet services. It also comes with access to a private a super-yacht marina. 'This building is a true architectural icon along the South Florida skyline that set a new standard for luxury living on one of the last parcels of Miami's waterfront,' Dipasquale said.
