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Passalacqua, Lake Como
Overview
This stunning boutique property occupies a former private villa built in the late 1700s on the shores of Lake Como, once owned by Pope Innocent IX. Following its 2022 opening of only 24 rooms, it has been voted Europe’s best and second best hotel in the world.
Each suite offers effortless luxury – sleek modern design meets classical villa architecture – with lake-facing terraces, poolside loungers, and garden-level balconies edged by flowering vines and bay trees. A central garden pool provides a tranquil spot for swim and sun.
Cuisine here is an immersive dialogue with northern Italy’s best: chef Viviana Varese brings tradition and invention to the table, with meals served in an open kitchen where guests can taste, linger, and learn. The bar celebrates northern Italy’s aperitivo culture with cocktails inspired by regional flavours.
Hotel Features
- 24 suites in a former aristocratic villa on Lake Como
- Garden pool, lake access, and shaded terraces
- Open-kitchen dining led by famed chef Viviana Varese
- Local-inspired cocktails, outdoor lounge areas and refined service
Intimate Lakefront Masterpiece
Small scale, big impact – only 24 suites in a historic villa.
Cuisine as Centrepiece
Open kitchen dining, Italian ingredient mastery and intimate gatherings.
Award-Winning Personality
Honoured globally for design, service and regional storytelling.
Understated Luxury in Nature
Lake views, graceful gardens and villa-style living in perfect harmony.
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