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Villa d’Este is located in Cernobbio, on the shores of one of the most romantic lakes in the world and surrounded by a panorama of rare beauty. More than a hotel, a destination. More than an historical palace, a tradition. More than a place, a legend. Everything at Villa d’Este recalls the art of living: the beauty and elegance of the location are the perfect backdrop for exceptional service, thanks to the staff’s care and attention to detail that will satisfy even the most demanding guests. Enjoy the “dolce vita” on the foothills of the Italian Alps close to Como – the Italian capital of the silk industry and just 30 minutes from Milan. Many celebrities and stars have stayed at Villa d’Este over the years: Alfred Hitchcock, Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, Nick Hilton, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, the Duke and Dukess of Windsor, Bruce Springsteen, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Al Pacino… just to mention a few. A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Villa d’Este is the flagship of the homonymous hospitality group and is owned by an eminent family of Italian enterpreneurs who also own a luxury resort in Florence, Villa La Massa. In 2022 Villa d’Este celebrated its 150th Season with many exclusive events and was exceptionaly opened until January 2023.

Built in the 13th century as an enchanting country house for an aristocratic Florentine family, Villa La Massa was owned by eminent European aristocrats until 1948, before it was transformed into a luxury hotel. After a complete renovation, it reopened and its hundred-year-old history lives on, with every nook telling us tales of Renaissance splendor and the lifestyle of Florentine aristocrats. A member of The Leading Hotels of The World, Villa La Massa has been part of Villa d’Este Hotels since 1998. Majestically sitting on the banks of the Arno River, in the heart of Chianti wine region, Villa La Massa is just a few kilometers (15 minutes by car) from Florence’s city center. This architectural gem is a world away from the bustle of the city, an oasis of peace and serenity immersed in a 25-acre park. The Tuscan countryside extends all around as far as the eye can see: olive trees, vineyards and cypresses fill the landscape with their unique colors and scents. The calm running waters of the Arno River, the charming melody of the birdsong, the fragrances from the olive groves, lemon trees and endless vineyards make the experience at Villa La Massa truly magical.

The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a 150-year-old family-owned gem, stands as one of Italy’s most Luxurious hotels on Lake Como and is the only 5-star property in the vibrant historic village of Bellagio. Voted the 2nd best hotel in Italy for 2024 by Travel + Leisure, this iconic hotel embodies heritage, nostalgia, and culture. It has hosted illustrious guests like Churchill, JFK, Franz Liszt (whose piano remains there), Mary Shelley, Sophia Loren, Mario Testino, and Jurgen Teller, who captured his latest photography exhibit entirely on location at the hotel. Boasting an unparalleled lakeside location, the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni offers 94 exquisitely designed rooms and suites, adorned with Italian marble, antique Murano glass chandeliers, gilded details, and original frescoes, all of which reflect its storied past. Surrounded by lush gardens, the Grand Hotel revels in breathtaking views of Lake Como and the majestic mountains beyond. The Grand Hotel is also home to one of the largest spa complexes on the lake, with a state-of-the-art wellness center, an Etruscan Hammam, treatment cabins, saunas, steam baths, two indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a private sandy beach, tennis courts, and a fitness center. Open seasonally from March 21 to November 9, 2015.