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Villa d’Este

Cernobbio · Lake Como · Italy

The Cardinal’s Building of Villa d’Este across its gardens, beside a mosaic grotto, with the lake and mountains behind
The Cardinal’s Building of Villa d’Este across its gardens, beside a mosaic grotto, with the lake and mountains behind
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Villa d’Este on the shore at Cernobbio from the air, with its gardens, landing stage and pool on the lake
Villa d’Este on the shore at Cernobbio from the air, with its gardens, landing stage and pool on the lake
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A room at Villa d’Este with a draped canopy over the bed and tall windows onto the garden
A room at Villa d’Este with a draped canopy over the bed and tall windows onto the garden
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A sitting room in one of Villa d’Este’s villas: blue velvet sofas, a striped rug and doors open onto a garden terrace
A sitting room in one of Villa d’Este’s villas: blue velvet sofas, a striped rug and doors open onto a garden terrace
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La Veranda at Villa d’Este: tables laid under a striped awning on a blue carpet, with the lake and a plane tree beyond
La Veranda at Villa d’Este: tables laid under a striped awning on a blue carpet, with the lake and a plane tree beyond
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Villa d’Este on the shore at Cernobbio, seen from the lake
Villa d’Este on the shore at Cernobbio, seen from the lake
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Villa d’Este and its park at Cernobbio from above, with the hotel’s pool on the lake
Villa d’Este and its park at Cernobbio from above, with the hotel’s pool on the lake
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The 16th-century villa at Cernobbio that has been the stage for society since 1873: 151 rooms, four villas in the park and La Veranda on the water.

Villa d’Este, at Via Regina 40, Cernobbio, was built as a noble residence in the 16th century; since 1873, in the hotel’s words, it has been “the stage for world-renowned events”. Its 151 rooms are in the Cardinal’s Building and the Queen’s Pavilion, with four villas in the park. La Veranda is in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide; the Grill, Il Platano and Bar Canova complete the house, with a spa, fitness and the Sporting Club.

  • 151 rooms and 4 villas
  • La Veranda (MICHELIN Guide)
  • Spa and Sporting Club

Inside the hotel

  • La Veranda at Villa d’Este
  • Bar Canova at Villa d’Este
  • Villa d’Este Spa and Sporting Club

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