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c/o Villa Erba
Largo Luchino Visconti, 4
22012 Cernobbio (COMO)
Italy

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

© Villa d'Este

Lombardia

Villa d'Este

Cernobbio, Como

Giardino storico
Coffee house & Restaurant
Overnight stay
Parking
Partially wheelchair accessible
Pet Friendly
Ville di Delizia
Wi-Fi Area

History

Situated on the banks of Lake Como, one of the world's most romantic lakes, Villa d'Este is surrounded by a marvelous private park covering ten hectares.
Built in 1568 as the summer residence of Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and designed by the architect Pellegrino Pellegrini known as Tibaldi, the villa remained in the hands of the family for over two centuries.
Subsequently, it became the property of various illustrious owners until 1873 when it was transformed into a luxury hotel and became a favored destination of the great European aristocracy and an essential stop-over on the Grand Tour.

Nowadays Villa d'Este is a destination rather than a Hotel, a charming place, famous worldwide. The 151 rooms, divided between the Cardinal Building and the Queen's Pavilion, are all different but all have period furnishings of undoubted renaissance taste, equipped with every modern comfort. The four private villas within the park offer all the services of the hotel together with the privacy and exclusiveness of a private home.
The park and villa have been classified as a National Monument since 1913.
The famous Nymphaeum, dating back to 1568, is decorated with polychrome pebble mosaics, which have the spectacular grandiosity of Roman baroque. This serves as the entrance and base to the double water chain which runs along the avenue to the statue of Hercules and Lichas.
In 1815 Princess Caroline of Brunswick, the owner of the villa at that time, added typically English elements to the park: little paths, avenues and bridges as well as the neoclassical [Temple of Telemachus. Countess Peluso made an important landscape intervention in the upper garden, east of the Cypress Avenue, a complex of walls and mock fortresses, still existent. The lower garden consists of vast lawns bordered by clipped boxwoods, while near the Queen's Pavilion and the Mosaic monumental plane trees flourish. The avenue alongside the water chain is edged with ancient cypresses, topiary designed bay trees and magnolias.

In 2004 the “Chef's Garden” was inaugurated, following the design of the ancient “jardin potager”. The botanical garden, on the panoramic slope between Hercules' Avenue and Telemachus' Temple, is the realm of the Chef, who chooses aromatic herbs and fresh vegetables there for his delicious recipes every day. Hotel guests who participate in his cookery lessons have the privilege of accompanying him.

How to reach

By car
Highway A9 Como-Chiasso and exit Como Lake (the last exit before the Swiss border). After exit, follow the directions to Cernobbio. Then drive through it until you find the Villa d'Este entrance on your right.

By train
Como San Giovanni is a major railway station, connecting Northern and Southern European rail lines. There are hourly connections to Milan train station.

By plane
Distance from Milan Linate Airport: 83 km
Distance from Milan Malpensa Airport: 67 km
Distance from Lugano Agno Airport: 34 km

Hospitality

Built in 1568 as the summer residence of the Cardinal of Como Tolomeo Gallio, it was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1873, becoming the favourite destination of the European aristocracy.

Today Villa d'Este, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is one of Italy's most iconic hotels, located in a privileged position on Lake Como, within a beautiful 10-hectare park. The 151 rooms, divided between the Cardinal's Building and the Queen's Pavilion, all different from each other, are elegantly furnished with period furniture, paintings and prints, silks, precious velvets and luxurious marble bathrooms. From the rooms and suites one can admire magnificent views of Lake Como and the gardens surrounding the hotel. In the centuries-old park of Villa d'Este there are also four splendid villas that can be rented by guests who wish to enjoy all the services of the hotel combined with the privacy and exclusivity of a private residence.
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Restaurants e Bar

A unique culinary Experience on Lake Como.

La Veranda, Grill, Platano, Sundeck, Canova Bar: Villa d'Este restaurants and bars are ready to provide unforgettable experiences set amidst refined surroundings. With cuisine tailored for every moment of the day, rest assured of consistently high-quality dining experiences.

Executive Chef: Michele Zambanini
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Villa d'EsteCernobbio, Como (Lombardia)
20
April
2025
ONLY DATE
20 April 2025
Easter on Lake Como
Villa d'EsteCernobbio, Como (Lombardia)
4
May
2025
ONLY DATE
4 May 2025
One Lake One Car
Villa d'EsteCernobbio, Como (Lombardia)
23
May
2025
ENDS
25 May 2025
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Information
Opening hours
Season 2025
From 18 March to 7 January 2026

For further information please contact info@villadeste.it

Next events
Easter on Lake Como, 20 Aprile
Villa d'Este Style, One Lake, One Car, 4 May
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, 23 - 25 May
Contact us
Via Regina, 40
22012 Cernobbio (CO)

T. +39 031 3481

www.villadeste.com
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