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lake como’s iconic residences Some of the world’s most iconic, luxury hotels sit proudly along the banks of Lake Como: Villa D’Este Cernobbio (near the City of Como), Lake Como, Lombardy For centuries Villa D’Este was a residence of the aristocracy hosting princesses, marquises, sultans and tsars. And since 1873, an elegant and charming five-star resort; one of the most celebrated in the world. Overlooking Lake Como at Cernobbio, Villa d’Este is surrounded by a wonderful 10-hectare private park. The rooms and suites, overlooking the lake or the park, are divided into two buildings: the Cardinal Building and the Queen’s Pavilion. Windows and terraces overlooking the lake, with exceptional views of the marina and boats quietly returning to shore in the evening. The Sporting Club of Villa d’Este offers a swimming pool, gym, tennis and squash courts. In the summer it is wonderful to swim in the famous floating pool on the lake. Sporting Club’s crown jewel is Villa d’Este Golf Club: among chestnut, birch and pine woods, the 18-hole course is one of the most difficult “par 69” in Europe. This much historied hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022 and will remain open through the winter until mid-January. Grand Hotel Tremezzo Tremezzina, Lake Como, Lombardy This grand Art Nouveau palazzo is steeped in history and its proud heritage is a symbol of Italian hospitality. Its majestic lakefront setting and lavishly appointed accommodation provide splendid luxury and a haven for discerning travellers. With the most beautiful location on the western shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Tremezzo faces directly onto Bellagio,w here the two branches of the lake meet against the rose-tinted backdrop of the Grigne mountains. Be sure to upgrade to a Lake View Deluxe roomwhere you open the balcony doors to soak in the magnificent views stretching from Bellagio to Punta Balbianello. Take a dip in the iconicWater-On-the-Water floating pool on the Lake before seeing the sites of the lake in one of the hotel’s private motor launches.