Villa d'Este

The Christmas Decoration are the most spectacularI have ever seen. ...Afternoon Tea or delicious Hot Chocolate and mouth watering cookies and cakes. .. In "The Chocolate House" ovrer looking Lake Como ...is a must. Wonderful atmosphere in "The Green House" 💚 a light meal, a glass or 2 and relax with friend on a Cosy sofa, surrounded by the spirit of Christmas.

Magical! Beautiful hotel, decorations, views and gardens; Wonderful breakfast selection, room and staff. Great chef in Veranda Restaurant able to create a dish not necessarily listed on menu. Excellent pianist as well. Lovely Cioccolateria. Would maybe skip private boat tour and take a hop-on, hop-off option if possible to see more if time permits. Thanks for birthday champagne and pastries!

Stayed via Amex Centurion FHR, and to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. No upgrades since fully booked. No worries. Check in took too long, but the front desk was helpful. Had requested flowers in the room, not there. No worries as the bubbles were there... The good....Veranda staff and service, cuisine and the giant wine list are all brilliant, perhaps the only reason to visit. The bad...Lake Terrace bar under-staffed. Had to finally chase down the lone person serving many tables for a simple digestif. The ugly...Other than the bedsheets, the room was horrible. Old and falling apart. Dead mattress. Dead carpet. Air-conditioning not designed to handle July heat. And the bathroom was simply awful. Fixtures at par with a Motel 6. A plastic rotary shower mixer handle? Impossible to set water temperature in the slippy bathtub. Such oversight at such an "exclusive" hotel? Seasonal hotel does not mean you do not use the off-season to upgrade. So many jewels in Italy are falling apart. Sadly this is no exception. Passalaqua, GH Tremezzo, MO, and Il Sereno are all far better options.

A really magnificent resort that rivals the best in the world. The grounds alone would be worth a visit, but the service, cuisine, and ambiance make it truly unique. I was super happy with la colazione italiana - overwhelming choices and a coffee that will make you weep. The gym is pretty nice for an exceptional Italian hotel (which often aren’t very significantly appointed). The floating pool was another huge plus with the lake literally surrounding (and underneath) it. Service at the level you’d expect at a five star like this one - would recommend.

One of the most majestic hotels I've been to. From the splendour of its grounds to the level of service at its restaurants everything conveys glamour and opulence. A must see property well worth a tour if not a stay. We had dinner at the Grill and it was a magnificent culinary experience not only in terms of food but also the level of service.