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Lake Como · Cernobbio

Villa d'Este

Photos courtesy of Villa d'Este

The grande dame since 1873, with the floating pool on the lake.

  • 151rooms and private villas

Villa d'Este was built in the 16th century as a noble residence in Cernobbio, on the shore of Lake Como, and has been a hotel since 1873. It has 151 rooms in two buildings, the Cardinal's Building and the Queen's Pavilion, set in a large park.

The hotel also has private villas. Villa Cima was built in 1815 for Caroline of Brunswick, Princess of Wales, and stands right on the shore with four bedrooms. Villa Garrovo, restored in 2015, has six bedrooms and a private gym, and Villa Malakoff sits high in the park above Cernobbio.

The Cardinal Suite is named for Tolomeo Gallio, the cardinal who built the villa, and is dressed in gold and deep red.

The pool floats on the lake itself. Villa d'Este was awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in 2026.

Why we chose it

  • 01A 16th century villa, a hotel since 1873
  • 02A pool that floats on the lake
  • 03Private villas in the park
  • 04Two MICHELIN Keys in 2026

Features

  • Lake view
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Villa
  • Gym

At a glance

Destination
Lake Como, Italy
Area
Cernobbio
Brand
Villa d'Este Hotels (independent)
Experience
Lake, Private villa, Heritage
Indicative rate
From €1,150 a night
Rate checked
18 Oct 2026, from the hotel's official rates
Rooms
151 rooms and private villas
Hotel since
1873
Official website
villadeste.com

Suites and villas

The rooms worth asking for.

Villa Cima, Villa d'Este 3 photos

01

Villa Cima

  • 650 sqm / 6,997 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 10 guests
  • Lake, directly on the shore

Built in 1815 for Caroline of Brunswick, Princess of Wales, and set right on the water. Four bedrooms with balconies or terraces, a formal dining room and a full kitchen over three floors.

  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Walk-in closets
  • Marble bathrooms
Villa Malakoff, Villa d'Este 3 photos

04

Villa Malakoff

  • 300 sqm / 3,229 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Cernobbio, garden and lake

An 1860 villa high in the park looking over Cernobbio, with four double bedrooms, a full kitchen and a terrace off the living room.

  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Walk-in wardrobes
  • Marble bathrooms

Room details and photos from the hotel's official website. Sizes are as published by the hotel; we confirm everything when you enquire.

Gallery

A closer look.

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Photos courtesy of Villa d'Este, from the official website.

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