Palazzo Venezia Villa D’Este La Collezione is the first five-star hotel in The Leading Hotels of the World circuit to open in Como.
In this new jewel of Larian hospitality, history, elegance and contemporaneity come together, the values that distinguish Villa D’Este in Cernobbio.
Housed within the walls of a splendid 19th-century mansion, Palazzo Venezia is now part of the Villa d’Este La Collezione brand, which includes in its portfolio Villa d’Este Lago di Como, Villa La Massa in Florence and Miralago Luxury Apartments in Cernobbio. The property was owned by the LarioHotels Group.
Palazzo Venezia Villa d’Este The Collection https://www.palazzovenezia.com/si overlooks Piazza Cavour and Lake Como, fitting harmoniously into a place that had already been a symbol of hotel excellence.
Palazzo Venezia Villa d’Este La Collezione is an intimate luxury destination that celebrates the art of Italian hospitality and respect for the land.
The rooms and suites, are very bright and designed to provide privacy and comfort.
Palazzo Venezia Villa d’Este The Collection is a dimension of “city retreat,” in the ultra-luxury segment,“where the guest is pie’ dans l’eau au Lac” but also enveloped in the vibes of the small town of Como.
In addition, Palazzo Venezia guests will have access to Villa D’ Este ‘s facilities https://www.villadeste.com/it, such as the swimming pools and Sporting Club. The two properties will also be connected by land and lake transportation services.
- Palazzo Venezia a 5-star management
Barbara Gibellini, former Resident Manager of Villa d’Este Barbara Gibellini, will take on the prestigious role of Acting Manager of Palazzo Venezia. Her consolidated international experience, knowledge of the luxury hotel industry and talent for hospitality make her the ideal figure. Gibellini, has been general manager at several properties, including Villa Principe Leopoldo and Park Hotel Principe in Lugano.
- Palazzo Venezia Villa d’Este La Collezione – Catering offer
The Altariva restaurant will be run by theexecutive chef Alessandro Rinaldi, a chef from Campania whom we have already had the pleasure of meeting at Passalacqua Como.https://www.passalacqua.it/en/. With a wealth of experience that includes collaborations with more than 100 world-renowned chefs, Rinaldi celebrates in the kitchen the beauty of simplicity, enriched by skillful contemporary techniques.
After beginning his training in the kitchens of renowned Italian restaurants, he found a decisive turning point in his career through his meeting with Chef Agostino Iacobucci, who inspired him to fuse signature gastronomy with the authenticity of family traditions. Exaltation of authentic flavors and respect for ingredients, always fresh and strictly seasonal, are starting points. At the heart of his vision is the value of family and origins, offering guests an authentic journey into Italian taste and gastronomic culture.
From thein-room welcome to the fine dining proposal, from breakfasts to room service the guest will also receive lots of pampering on the food & drink plan.
Located on the same terrace as the restaurant , the rooftop bar,offers an environment suspended between sky and water, where mixology and hospitality come together in a ritual dedicated to aperitifs and evening moments.
Spring 2026 will also see the opening of Caffè Cavour, a historic city landmark located on the ground floor of Palazzo Venezia, which will undergo restoration in the coming months. The project will return to the city the place that, since the 19th century, had found in the pastry shop founded by Enrico Monti one of its main social references. style and gastronomic philosophy of Villa d’Este La Collezione.
Deniz Ömürgönülşen, LHW’s Vice President of Member Experience,
“Palazzo Venezia opens a magnificent new chapter on Lake Como. As a sister property to Leading Hotels of the World hotels Villa d’Este and Villa La Massa, it enriches our legacy in one of the most popular destinations in Italy, offering travelers a quiet and charming urban retreat. Open year-round, Palazzo Venezia reinforces our commitment to independent Italian hospitality and to creating out-of-the-ordinary experiences that are increasingly sought after by our guests. We are delighted to welcome this new hotel to the LHW collection. “.
