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| In 1568 Tolomeo Gallio Cardinal of Como built a Villa named
Garrovo as his private residence. It was owned in succession by a ballerina and
a Napoleonic General, a Queen without a crown who renamed it Villa d'Este, a
Russian Empress and minor aristocracy. In 1873 it was transformed into a Hotel.
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| The guestrooms, the corridors, the Hall and the public
rooms are decorated with antique furnishing and art works which give the hotel
a palatial atmosphere. |
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| Villa d'Este totals 161 rooms. The main house built in 1568
and known as the Cardinal's building counts 130 rooms while the trompe l'oeil
masterpiece known as the Queen's Pavilion, inaugurated in 1860 has 31 rooms. In
1873 the two Villas combined into one property became Villa d'Este. |
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| The 13 suites consist of two separate rooms, one for
sleeping and the other a full-sized living room. In the main building the
majority overlook the lake terrace with a view of the opposite shore. In the
Queen's Pavilion the view includes the pools and looks toward the town of Como.
Drapes are silk brocade. Linen sheets. Walk-in closets. Pictured above a
Sitting Room. |
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| The Veranda overlooks the lake and the gardens. It is
formal and elegant (jacket and ties required in the evening). Glassed-in,
windows electrically controlled disappear into the ground. In the Summer tables
are also set up on the terrace. |
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| The Grill Is informal but the ambience is cozy and chic.
The menu lists an interesting variety of regional dishes with a choice of the
best Italian wines. In the Summer, meals are served in the garden under the
century-old plane trees. |
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| This unique pool floating on the lake, with a built-in
Jacuzzi, is open in summer time from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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| There are 8 tennis courts hidden in the park above the
Mosaic available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Rackets and shoes are available for
rental. |
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| The Spa is designed to make artful use of the blend of
light, color and water to create the proper environment for serenity and
relaxation based on Zen philosophy. It is the perfect oasis to replenish mind,
body and soul. The Spa is located on the first floor of the Cardinal building
and is connected to the Sporting Club by an underground passage. |
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Via Regina, 40 Como
Cernobbio, Italy
U.S.
Reservations: 904-288-0036
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| Set on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel is located in one
of the most important crossroads between Italy and Northern Europe. This
ancient Villa of the XVIth century is sorrounded by 10-acres of private park
and garden. |
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| On the ground floor visit the Colonne Room with its
biblical paintings. In the Flora Room the statue of Eros and Psyche from the
School of Antonio Canova and the 16th century Adam and Eve Carrara marble
statues by Marco Antonio Prestinari in the Canova Bar. |
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| Every air conditioned room is different both in size and
décor. Period furniture. Oil paintings. Como silk covers sofas and
chairs.Pictured above is a Junior Suite. The 47 Junior Suites are located in
both buildings.These are very large rooms, with a bedroom and sitting area and
views of the lake, the gardens and the Mosaic, a much photographed national
monument. |
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| Some rooms have balconies or terraces.View from a Sitting
Room |
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| Kisho, the Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi,
tempura and other Japanese specialties is located in the gardens above the
Grill. A great romantic venue. From its terrace one can watch the moon come up
over the lake. |
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| Located in the Sporting Club building, the indoor swimming
pool can be reached from the first floor of the Cardinal Building through an
underground passage. |
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| The Sporting Club is directly connected to the Cardinal
Villa through an underground corridor. Activities include...Indoor pool, Gym
room, Sauna, Turkish baths, Squash, Golf simulator |
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| The design of the lower part of the gardens is from the
Renaissance period. The two most outstanding landmarks are the 500 year old
plane tree and the 16th century Mosaic with its Nympheum. |
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2004 Daily Rates in Euros: Double Room Deluxe € 675.
Junior Suite Deluxe € 870. Junior Suite Exclusive € 1,055. One
Bedroom Exclusive Suite € 1,665. Special package rates available upon
request. Cancellation policy: you may cancel free of charge within 72 hours of
scheduled arrival. No-shows will be charged at 1st night rate (or if you
reserved a package, at 30% of its cost).
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