Experts' Choice Award Villa D'Este
What the experts agree on
Villa D'Este pairs a storied 16th-century Renaissance palazzo with genuine old-world grandeur—chandeliers, marble, and 25 lakefront acres—drawing a celebrity, jet-set crowd despite its princely price.
“Regal 16th-century lakefront estate is the most prestigious of the lake's hotels, with a jet-set atmosphere.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "One of the grandest hotels in Italy has long wlecomed Europe's rich and famous, housing them in guest rooms still furnished in the Empire style." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic, old-world elegance on 25 pristine park acres overlooking Lake Como." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of the world’s most celebrated hotels, Villa d’Este is grand and elegant, with splendid interiors embellished with works of art and glittering chandeliers." Full review
Frommer's "Set in an ornate Renaissance palazzo dating from 1568, the Villa d’Este is quintessential Lake Como, overlooking the water amid verdant parklands" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 16th-century palace is beyond luxury: rich brocades drape beside marble bathrooms; balconies are bigger than some hotel rooms...staff are remarkably down-to-earth given the princely price tag." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With 152 rooms and suites set in a waterfront Renaissance palace, this Cernobbio classic has hosted celebrities from Frank Sinatra to Jennifer Aniston"
Michelin Guide "Villa D’Este is one of the world’s most famous grand hotels, and deservedly so. This authentic neoclassical villa (built in 1568) has been a hotel for almost as long as the modern,..." Full review
National Geographic "Built in 1568 as a residence by a cardinal born in Cernobbio, the Renaissance-style Villa d'Este in the town of Como has played a leading role in local doings under a succession of..."
National Geographic "Before us, baronial buildings and pavilions—including the sumptuous main residence, built for a 16th-century cardinal—have arranged themselves along the lakefront, punctuated by gardens..."
Condé Nast Traveler "The 16th-century Villa d'Este, one of the lake's so-called five-star 'Grand Dames,' is a destination in and of itself. Swing by to sip an eritivo on the terrace or stroll the magnificent..."
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