The magnificent Villa d'Este, formerly a grand Renaissance-style palazzo is now a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, offering a wonderful fusion of flawless service and cuisine, architectural grandeur and sumptuous accommodation.
The 152 classically styled rooms, Junior Suites and Suites are located in the original Cardinal Building or the more intimate Queen's Pavilion, with varied garden or lake views. Every room has its own personality, based on period furniture, fine paintings adorning the walls, Como silk covered sofas and chairs, curtains in silk brocade and the finest linen sheets on the super-comfortable beds.
The public areas of the hotel are astonishing, with grand architectural details at every turn and old world charm in abundance. It is hardly surprising to find that this hotel was once the favourite playground of European royalty.
For those seeking ultimate privacy, there are four 19th-century villas on the property: Villa Cima on the lake shore, Villa Malakoff, Villa Garrovo and the Mosaic House in the park, all offering the services of the Hotel combined with the privacy and exclusivity of a private villa.
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