Villa d'Este - The Ultimate Luxury Experience on Lake Como

📍 Location Nestled on the western shore of Lake Como, directly facing the Bellagio peninsula. The restaurant terrace seems to float above the water, offering Insta-worthy views straight out of Call Me By Your Name! The private dock hosts vintage yachts 🛥️, ready for sunset cruises or diving into the emerald waters. ✨ Dining ▪️ Veranda Restaurant boasts a wine list thicker than an encyclopedia, featuring vertical vintages of Romanée-Conti! ▪️ The chef reimagines Italian classics—try the "lake fish tartare with caviar," paired with Lombardy sparkling wine as recommended by the sommelier. ▪️ The glass conservatory ballroom is a favorite for European royal weddings, especially magical when roses bloom in May 💒. 🛏️ Suites ▪️ Converted from a 16th-century palace, each of the 60 suites is an antique showcase: Venetian chandeliers, hand-painted silk wallpaper, four-poster beds with lace canopies. ▪️ Carrara marble bathrooms feature custom citrus-cedar toiletries. ▪️ Lake-view suites face west—expect complimentary Prosecco at sunset on your private balcony. 📸 Photo Ops 1️⃣ Silhouette shots by the colonnaded pool at dawn 2️⃣ Afternoon tea with the restaurant’s silver service as props 3️⃣ Zimmermann floral dresses + straw bags at the dock for Great Gatsby vibes 4️⃣ Golden-hour cruise on the hotel’s Riva yacht, with the Alps glowing in the light 💡 Tips ▸ Low season (Nov-Mar) from €800/night; summer rates double. ▸ Reserve underground parking in advance, or take a seaplane from Milan. ▸ Anniversary? Book a rose-petal bath with live violin music. #LakeComoPerfection #PalaceHotel #ItalianHoneymoon #RomaneeContiGoals #VintageYachtLife #DolceStyle