Art Nouveau lakeside villa
The 1920s estate looks directly over the water, with private gardens and a swimming pool set on the lake's edge.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a 1922 Art Nouveau gem that’s more than up to the task of delivering the archetypal Como holiday: an atmosphere of elegance, a spectacular setting, and comforts that are nothing if not restorative.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The front doors open into quiet Moltrasio, with the Lake Como ferry landing just steps away.
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The rooms
Rooms retain early twentieth-century styling, and accommodations in Villa Imperiale sit steps from the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool fronts Villa Imperiale right on the water, connected to the hotel by an underground tunnel.
The spa
An indoor heated hydromassage pool sits beside glass walls, and terrace whirlpool tubs look out across Lake Como.
At the table
Bar della Regina serves drinks beneath crystal chandeliers by a white piano. Outside, dining tables line the water near a stone rotunda.
How it began
The villa hosted wealthy Milanese travelers throughout the 1920s, then sat shuttered for decades before reopening in 1995.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.