Hotels On Lake Como
Villa D’Este Hotel Lake Como
Located in Cernobbio, on the shores of one of the most romantic lakes in the world and just north of Milan, Villa d'Este was built in 1568 as the summer residence of Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. The property comprises 25 acres of gardens, whose statues and landscape have been photographed for centuries. The property comprises 25 hectares of gardens, whose statues and landscape have been photographed for centuries.
The favourite playground of an Empress, an English queen and aristocrats, it was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1873.The favourite playground of an empress, an English queen and aristocrats, it was transformed into a luxury hotel, the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, in 1873.
Continously renovated and updated, without sacrificing any of its old-world charm, Villa d'Este on Lake Como today offers 152 rooms, all with a different decor but with the same superior standards of hospitality you would expect from one of Europe’s truly legendary resorts.
The design of the gardens dates back to the Renaissance period. The two most important landmarks are the 500 year old plane tree and the 16th century Mosaic. In addition to the hedges and bamboo bushes there are azaleas, camellias, oleanders, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, roses and jasmine bushes. The trees range from chestnut, magnolia, oleafragrans, wisteria, palm, cypress, pine, ilex, privet and many others.
Villa D'Este offers refined and welcoming rooms and suites with a classic décor. The 152 rooms are located throughout the sixteenth century Villa del Cardinale and inside the Queen’s Pavilion, a charming structure dating back to 1860.
All the rooms are divided into doubles, junior suites and suites. Furnished with period furniture with an unmistakable Renaissance style and fitted with every modern comfort such as air conditioning, a safe, satellite TV, radio, telephone, internet connection and minibar.
The bathrooms are in precious Italian marble.
Guests of Villa D'Este Lake Como can choose from a wide array of dining options.
The formal and elegant ‘La Veranda’ Restaurant serves Italian gourmet fare and the finest Italian wines in an elegant and refined ambience.
The ‘Grill’, which is transferred into the outdoor gardens in summer, offers a variety of dishes linked to the local tradition.
At the Pool Bar, families with children will find a wide selection of first course dishes and a generous buffet.
The exclusive Bar Canova offers snacks and drinks to be enjoyed at leisure, accompanied by the piano bar.
For sports enthusiasts, Hotel Villa D'Este offers various options: an outdoor swimming pool for children, an indoor swimming pool, 8 tennis courts, gym, fitness centre, Turkish bath, sauna, squash and most importantly seven 18-hole golf courses nearby, such as the Villa D'Este Golf Club, one of the most important golf courses in Italy, designed by Peter Gannon.
Villa d'Este is also the perfect location for important meetings. The GrandHotel also rents luxury villas inside the park for a more exclusive clientele. Many foreign clients fall in love with Lake Como and decide to look for villas for sale to fulfil their dream of owning a property in one of the most magical places in Italy.
The conference centre has an impressive eight meeting rooms fitted with the most technologically advanced equipment, for events, meetings and high profile conferences against an extremely charming backdrop: Lake Como.
The hotel also has a renowned beauty centre and a botanical garden used exclusively by the chef.
Services:
• Babysitting service upon request
• In-room safe
• Private parking and garage
• High-speed internet connection in all of the rooms
• Laundry and dry cleaning service
• Gift Shop, jewellery shop, beauty salon and hair dresser
• Heliport
• Room service
• Car rental (and private transfers)
• Boat rental, with or without skipper
• Hotel and restaurant reservations
• Postal shipments
• Air and train tickets and reservations
• Newspapers and magazines
Location:
Situated on the shores of Lake Como, in the lovely town of Cernobbio, approximately 60 minutes from Milan and 30 minutes from Lugano (Switzerland)
