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Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy


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Address: Via Regina 40, Lake Como, Cernobbio 22012, Italy

Rates from: EUR 395  

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Who stays here

The hotel is known as “Hollywood on Lake Como” – and with good reason. Through its 500 year history, it has seen the likes of Lord Byron, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, and Mark Twain. In more recent years, Elizabeth Taylor, Mel Gibson, and Sharon Stone have also made an appearance.

Come for

  • Arriving by boat - old-fashioned glamour
  • Sylvan setting
  • The "floating" pool over Lake Como
  • Award-winning gardens built in the 1550s

Not suitable for

  • Those who shy away from grand-dame opulence
  • Clausterphobes - upgrade to a suite for spacious accomodation

Awards

“Top 5 Hotel Spas Europe”, Travel + Leisure 07; “No. 1 Spa Hotel in Europe”, Travel + Leisure 06; Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 05; “The Greatest Hotels of the World”, Travel + Leisure 04; “Top 10 in Italy”, Conde Nast Traveller Italia

Children

Babysitting services available.

Eating in

Veranda is the option for traditional Italian cuisine in a formal setting (jackets and ties required in the evening). Non Solo Pasta has a more casual ambiance, and is the best option for families. On a warm day, sit on the lakeside terrace and enjoy beautiful views over Lake Como. Room service is always an option.

Press Quotes

"Built in the 16th century as the Cardinal of Como's residence, and transformed into a hotel in 1873, it is set in beautifully landscaped grounds, and is still the epitome of gracious living, with silk furnishings, frescoed ceilings and marble columns." Independent 07

"Old-world hospitality set in four hectares of pampered gardens at this legendary grand dame of the Italian Lake hotels."


Getting there

Nearest major airport:

Milan, Italy (MXP-Malpensa)



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