Put this hotel down as a must visit location. Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy. Why you might ask? Well according to the readers of Forbes Traveler this hotel is the finest in the world.
It has everything,” says one Forbes Traveler 400 board member of Villa d’Este, the World’s Best Hotel. “Location, views, architecture, beauty, service, decor, history, easy accessibility, a spa, sightseeing and weather.”
Villa d’Este is a former princely residence dating back to the 16th century. It is surrounded by a 25 acre park. When staying at the villa you get to enjoy the magnificence of a bygone era. The luxury and elegance has been transported into the modern era and gives you everything you would expect in a luxury hotel.
On their website it says “Upon emerging from the revolving doors you feel the cares of the modern world slip away and the warm greetings of the staff make you feel at home.”
In the past the villa was owned by a ballerina and a Napoleonic General, a Queen without a crown, a Russian Empress and minor aristocracy. It was transformed into a hotel in 1873.
If you enjoy art then you will delighted with what you see within the Villa d’Este. The hotel is decorated with fine arts to give it a palatial atmosphere. Some art works to look out for include the Adam and Eve Carrara marble statues by Marco Antonio Prestinari in the Canova Bar.
You will feel like royalty strolling through the magnificent gardens of Villa d’Este. You will enjoy the blend of two styles, the Italian and the Picturesque. The garden alone attracts many visitors to this region.
Villa d’Este has won so many awards the list is too long to include here. Just to name a few it won the Conde Nast Traveller Best Resort in Europe award in 2004 and the No. 1 spa hotel in Europe from Travel and Leisure magazine in 2006.
Villa d’Este totals 152 rooms and feature period furniture and oil paintings.
Rooms at the Villa d’Este are not cheap but you are experiencing the heights of luxury. To give you some idea of the cost some rooms available in September 2009 are the Double Superior from 690 Euros, Double Executive for 790 Euros, Corner Room 980 Euros or a Junior Suite for 1160 Euros.
So to experience true luxury this is the place. If it is out of the question but you would still like to visit the beautiful Lake Como in Italy you can book here. Book hotel in Como Italy
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