Villa d’ Este
The Villa d’Este was built in 1568 as a summer residence for a wealthy Italian cardinal and has since played host to everyone from Elizabeth Taylor, Alfred Hitchcock, Lady Gaga and, of course, Como’s most famous resident, George Clooney, who uses the hotel as his “local.” Set among 25 acres of magnificent gardens, the Villa d’Este is so treasured in Italy that it was declared a world heritage site. With 152 renaissance-style rooms, each suite is uniquely and elegantly designed and the hotel staff are impeccable and ready to cater to your every whim. Don’t miss the mosaic garden and the hotel pool which sits on a platform in the lake.
