Villa D'Este, Lake Como, Italy

HOTEL STYLE: Traditional Luxury
HOTEL RATING: 5-Stars
HOTEL DESCRIPTION:
Villa d'Este, a former 16th century princely residence, surrounded by a 25 acre park, is more than just a hotel. The luxury and magnificence of a bygone era is maintained intact. We simply added all the up-to-date facilities. Upon emerging from the revolving doors you feel the cares of the modern world slip away and the warm greetings of the staff make you feel at home.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Villa d'Este totals 152 rooms.
The main house built in 1568 and known as the Cardinal's building counts 125 rooms while the trompe l'oeil masterpiece known as the Queen's Pavilion, inaugurated in 1860 has 27 rooms.
In 1873 the two Villas combined into one property became Villa d'Este.
Every air conditioned room is different both in size and décor. Period furniture. Oil paintings. Como silk covers sofas and chairs. Drapes are silk brocade. Linen sheets. Walk-in closets. Some rooms have balconies or terraces.
•Double Bedroom
•Junior Suite
•Suite
AMENITIES & FACILITIES:
Conference & Banqueting:
The perfect setting for high-level events to be conducted in a discreet yet inspiring environment. Four reception rooms accommodating up to 400 people and nine meeting rooms accommodating up to 250 people. All the standard equipments and the most modern and sophisticated technical materials are available.
Golf Club Villa d'Este:
A beautiful 18-hole park land course designed by Peter Gannon which winds its way through chestnut, ash and pine trees sheltering golfers even from the intense August heat. Villa d'Este is considered one of the most challenging and difficult par 69's in Europe, even though it is the site of several amateur competitions each year. The club house overlooks several holes and a spacious view of the Montorfano lake.
Distance in miles from Villa d'Este: 7
Open: from March to December
Closed on: Tuesday
Course: 18 holes, 6331 yards, par 69, SSS 71
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SPA INFORMATION:
Relaxation…an important part on any Beauty Center experience, is a special treat at Villa d'Este.
Our Beauty Center is designed to make artful use of the blend of light, color and water to create the proper environment for serenity and relaxation based on Zen philosophy.
It is the perfect oasis to replenish mind, body and soul.
The Villa d'Este Beauty Center is located on the first floor of the Cardinal building and is connected to the Sporting Club by an underground passage.
DINING EXPERIENCES:
The Veranda
Overlooks the Lake and the gardens. It is formal and elegant (jacket and ties required in the evening). Glassed-in, windows electrically controlled disappear into the ground.
In the Summer tables are also set up on the terrace.
The menu is traditional Italian haute cuisine. Excellent wine list.
Breakfast: 7,00 am to 10,30 am. Lunch: 12,15 pm to 2,15 pm. Dinner: 7,30 pm to 9,45 pm.
The Grill
Is informal but the ambience is cozy and chic. The menu lists an interesting variety of regional dishes with a choice of the best Italian wines. In the Summer, meals are served in the garden under the century-old plane trees.
From 7,30 pm to midnight. Closed on Monday
Non Solo Pasta
The atmosphere is informal and it’s particularly suitable for families.
The Chef prepares every evening a selection of pasta dishes as well as a delicious buffet.
The Restaurant is open for dinner only, from 7.00pm till 10.30pm and it’s closed on Sundays.
Due to limited seating, reservation is recommended by contacting the Concierge on extension 747 or, after 7.00pm, the Maître on extension 722.
Sundeck
Overlooking the sundeck and the floating swimming pool, the bar is open from 12,00 pm to 6,00 pm. Light lunches and snacks, salads, sandwiches and a pasta dish of the day.
Bar Canova
Open all day. Drinks and light snacks available.
Pianist from 7,30 pm to 8,45 pm and again from 12,00 pm to 2,30 pm.
Terrace Bar
On the lake front. Drinks and snacks served under the chestnut trees in the midst of the jasmine scent.
Disco and Night Club
Open on Friday and Saturday from 10,00 pm to 1,00 am. During the summer months, weather permitting, the band will play on the lake front terrace under the stars. Jacket is required.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Villa D'este
Via per Cantù
22030 Montorfano (Como)



















