5Villa d’Este, Lake Como

The enchanting Villa d’Este has been welcoming guests into its jaw-dropping 16th-century estate since 1873. Located in Cernobbio on the southwestern shore of Lake Como, the hotel features elegant Renaissance architecture and offers a total of 152 rooms within its Cardinal Building and Queen’s Pavilion.

Surrounded by a lush 10-hectare private park, Villa d’Este is immersed in beautiful natural scenery and boasts four 19th-century villas available to rent out during your visit to Lake Como. During your stay, you can indulge in a pamper session at the hotel’s spa or dine at Il Platano, Villa d’Este’s lakeside restaurant serving up simple and refined cuisine.