The Villa d' Este is one of the most amazing places you can visit. The location is very special, the rooms are great, the gardens are superb and make sure you walk around in the different marked routes. The facilities are great. The personnel immaculate. It was really what we expected it to be and more. more

It came as no surprise to me that Villa D'Este was voted the number one hotel in the world in 2009! I last stayed here 19 years ago with my mother. It was fantastic then, and is fantastic now! Everything is superb with this hotel. From the friendly check in staff, to the pro valet, to the professional wait staff,... more

Having stayed at the Villa D'este it makes most other hotels pale into insignificance. The setting on the lake, the floating pool actually on the lake, the breakfasts on the terrace and the most attentive staff ever make for a truly memorable stay. Excellent retaurants great food and service facing one of the most beautiful lakes in the world -... more

Sitting on the shores of lake Como with beautiful grounds, villa, and rooms the Villa d'Este lives up to its reputation as one of the finest hotels in the world. The kitchen and it's many dining locations throughout the grounds all have fabulous food, and the freshly made daily "past del giorno" specials for lunch on the terrace by the... more

It is one of the great hotels of the world. The rooms are beautiful, the staff exceptional and the lake magnificent. It really doesn't get much better than this. Hudson 214 more

The estate is beautiful, excellent views, but sadly the staff were very mediocre. Beginning from concierge desk: arrogant, and you felt they're not doing their job in helping you. Prices you get from them vary from what you read in hotel brochure, eg the renting boat per hour and what they tell you when u inquire. Waiters are slow, and... more

For our one year anniversary, my husband and I spent 8 days at the Villa d'Este. The result was the most memorable trip either of us has taken, and a firm resolve to make Villa d'Este an habitual vacation spot together, and with our families, for many decades to come. I would be lying if I did not admit that... more

From the moment you get to the Villa D'Este it is evident why this hotel is one of the Best in the World. My wife and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary with a 2 night stay at the Villa D'Este. The staff from the moment we arrived was personal and attentive. Check-In also came with a quick but personal... more

We just returned from Villa D'Este and we are having a hard time to put into words how beautiful and fabulous this hotel is. From the moment you enter the gates you realize that you are in a very special place. The grounds are magnificent and the hotel is lovely. It is nicer than any Four Seasons or Ritz in... more