Villa d'Este, CernobbioVilla d'Este in Cernobbio, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 3 of 4 hotels we score in Cernobbio. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $1,789 a night (cached, not a live quote).Villa d'Este is a historic hotel situated in a private cove on the shores of Lake Como in Cernobbio. Originally a Renaissance residence built in 1568, the property now sits within 25 acres of landscaped parkland. It suits travellers seeking luxury and traditional interiors, offering facilities such as a spa, gym, and swimming pools. Guests can access the site via a short drive from Milan. The hotel provides on-site dining, massage services, and valet parking. While the grounds are extensive and secluded, the high nightly rates reflect its status as a premium destination. It is a pet-friendly establishment suitable for families.What stands out

Private lakeside location

Extensive landscaped parkland

On-site spa and gym

Pet friendly facilities

Watch out for

High nightly rates

Better-scored in Cernobbio

Passalacqua, Cernobbio: 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $3,496 a night. Passalacqua is a luxury hotel in Moltrasio, set on a hillside estate above Lake Como.

Villa Flori, Cernobbio: 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $1,095 a night. Villa Flori is a four-star hotel set within a restored 19th-century villa on the western shores of Lake Como.