View image 1: Pale yellow Renaissance palazzo with sloped roof overlooking manicured gardens and lake- View image 2: Grand marble staircase with sweeping balustrades in a columned neoclassical hallway
- View image 3: Suite bedroom with red velvet seating, gold bed frame, frescoed ceiling, and arched window
- View image 4: Marble bathroom with vessel sink, glass walk-in shower, and neutral stone finishes
- View image 5: Cream colonnade with flowering plants and lake view through open glass doors
- View image 6: Pink palazzo building on hillside with manicured boxwood hedges and stone statuary
A 16th-century villa set in a 25-acre Renaissance estate on Lake Como, renowned for its floating pool.
Villa d’Este has stood on the southwestern shore of Lake Como since the 16th century, its manicured gardens and historic architecture having welcomed royalty and celebrities across the generations. The 151 rooms and suites divide between two historic wings, the Cardinal Building and the Queen’s Pavilion, plus four standalone villas attended by dedicated butlers; many have direct lake views or private balconies, with frescoes, silk brocades, and marble bathrooms within.
Five dining venues run from Lombard cuisine at the lakeside Veranda to al fresco meals at the Grill and Mediterranean dishes at Il Platano, with cocktails at the historic Canova Bar. Days revolve around the renowned floating pool, tennis courts, water sports on the lake, and the spa.
Photo Gallery
Rooms and Suites
- View image 1: Suite with red velvet armchair, gold bed frame, tall arched window, and frescoed ceiling
- View image 2: Marble bathroom with dual sinks, frameless glass shower enclosure, and polished stone surfaces
- View image 3: Outdoor terrace with lounge seating and lake views beneath a pergola structure
- View image 4: Suite living room with blue sofa, glass coffee table, fireplace, and views of the lake
- View image 5: Sitting area with red armchair, decorative pillows, framed artwork, and large windows
- View image 6: Waterfront terrace with coral cushioned chairs and panoramic lake and mountain views
- View image 7: Covered terrace with cream lounge seating overlooking the lake from a hillside vantage
- View image 8: Terrace with coral lounge chairs on a wooden boathouse overlooking the lake at sunset
- View image 9: Shaded terrace with stone dining table and mountain and water views
Dining
- View image 1: Outdoor dining pavilion with set tables overlooking the lake at dusk
- View image 2: Formal dining room with white linens, striped chairs, and views of formal gardens
- View image 3: Evening outdoor terrace dining overlooking the illuminated lake
- View image 4: Waterfront dining pavilion at dusk with small wooden boats moored below
Amenities
- View image 1: Terraced garden area with lounging space among manicured green lawns and plants
- View image 2: Floating pool platform extending into the lake with mountain backdrop
- View image 3: Fitness center with exercise equipment and bright natural lighting
- View image 4: Spa treatment room with calming blue-green aesthetic and single massage bed
- View image 5: Moored wooden boats on the lake near the palazzo waterfront
- View image 6: Lakeside view of the palazzo and surrounding hills during golden hour
Property
- View image 1: Ornate stone gateway with lake and mountain views beyond
- View image 2: Grand staircase in a neoclassical interior with arched ceiling
- View image 3: Sunset view of the illuminated palazzo on the hillside above the lake
- View image 4: Palazzo with floating pool platform moored in the lake
- View image 5: Floating blue pool platform anchored in the lake water
- View image 6: Waterfront view of the palazzo with surrounding lake and forested hillside
Property Details
Pet-friendly
This property welcomes well-behaved pets (additional charges may apply).
Restaurant and cocktail bar
Five dining venues serve Lombard to Japanese fare, plus cocktails at historic Canova Bar.
Fine Hotels + Resorts® program
American Express Platinum Card members receive room upgrades, food and drink credits, and more.
Spa and fitness center
Relax in the sauna, move in the state-of-the-art gym, and recover with one of several treatment options.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available on the property, and may be subject to a daily fee.
Bookable activities
Tennis, spa, lake sports, Ferrari tours, wine tastings, and villa cruises are available.
