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Villa d'Este
Via Regina 40
Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy
Style: Traditional Elegance
Atmosphere: Secluded
152 Rooms
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Villa D’Este is one of the world’s most famous grand hotels, and deservedly so. This authentic neo-classical villa (built in 1568) has been a hotel for almost as long as the modern unified Republic of Italy has existed—the first guest checked in in 1873—and the transition from aristocratic residence to opulent grand hotel was a natural one; even today the guestbook reads like a who’s who of the upper crust, from authentic royalty to Hollywood aristocrats-of-the-moment.
The location on the shores of Lake Como is one of the most desirable in the world, secluded and picturesque, the only drawback perhaps being the proximity to the foot of the Alps, and the resulting cold winter which closes the hotel from mid November to the end of February. The hotel is reachable by an easy drive from Milan, and an even easier one from the Como train station or by boat.
Inside, it’s the royal treatment all the way: the service is possibly the gold standard for grand hotels, and the interiors are opulent in an effortless rather than a showy way. No modern decorator’s touch is required—what was good enough for Tsarina Maria Fedorovna, the villa’s last private resident, is certainly good enough for the Madonnas of the world.
The rooms are as splendid as any anywhere, whether in the Cardinal Building or the Queen’s Pavilion; all are decorated in period furniture and no expense has been spared. The views of the lake are of course the most sought after, especially from those rooms fortunate enough to come with balconies. But then again, the garden views are quite amazing as well.
And the facilities are first-class to match, from the famous outdoor pool floating in Lake Como (must be seen to be appreciated) to the spa, which is the one concession to modern design, in a sort of Northern Italian Zen style one may recognize from Milan’s finer spaces. The formal Italian restaurant is impressive, with, again, frighteningly superior service, and there is The Grill Restaurant as well, for a less buttoned-up option. This is the sort of place dedicated travelers must make an effort to see—though off the traditional Italian holiday path, it’s worth begging, borrowing or stealing a ticket to the Lake District just for Villa D’Este.
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Villa d'Este is a 60 minute drive from Milan Malpensa Airport or a 15 minute drive from Como Ferrovie dello Stato Railway Station. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange airport, railway, or helicopter transfers.
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3 verified guest reviews for Villa d'Este
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michpossible
Stayed October 2009
Overall rating: Good
michpossible has 1 recommendation for Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy on Tablet Guides
I Liked
location & atmosphere
What the hotel could do better
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
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sannesley
Stayed May 2009
Overall rating: Excellent
sannesley has 1 recommendation for Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy on Tablet Guides
I Liked
The location, the interior (light and airy, unlike some buildings of this era), the grounds, the ambience, the staff, the view.
What the hotel could do better
THE PRICE!!!!! My return journey (in the equivalent of a white van), which took 45 mins each way, cost 680euros! A small tonic water 9.50e! 2 cups of tea and 2 beers - 36e! Honestly, I am not one to go on about this and believe that if one is staying in such a superb hotel then 'get on with it', however I am not sure I could return because of the prices.
The breakfast which is widely promoted in their literature was good but not compared to other top hotels I (and presumably the rest of their clientele) have visited. On Sunday we were pretty sure that the fruit had been recycled from the previous day! The service in this restaurant is good but not excellent, i.e. only limited cutlery is provided and not replaced and one ends up searching for replacement knives, from other tables. Waiters are not conscious of the elderly struggling to their tables from the buffet and do not offer to carry plates as in other similiar establishments.
The walks through the grounds are well signposted but repairs are being made 'on the cheap' and the viewing seats which were obviously erected hundreds of years ago are being allowed to be obscured by very ordinary vegetation.
Perhaps they feel they can get away with less attention to these walks that only the few do, however it is apparently a national heritage site and should be treated accordingly.
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jgreen605061
Stayed August 2008
Overall rating: Excellent
jgreen605061 has 1 recommendation for Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy on Tablet Guides
I Liked
Location, history of the hotel & great service.
What the hotel could do better
Despite being an obviously premium retreat, it was still somewhat on the pricey side in comparison with similar venues / 5 Star locations.
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