Lake Como's Hotel Villa d'Este Announces Summer Events for its 150th Season

Lake Como's Hotel Villa d'Este Announces Summer Events for its 150th Season

As Villa d’Este celebrates its 150th season, it commemorates the past and looks to the future. Villa d’Este is considered the destination par excellence for events of international scope. The location exudes a combination of timeless charm and modernity. The family-friendly resort also features three recently renovated private villas as well as an exceptional Junior Club (ages 3 to 8) available from June 1st to August 30th as well as the winter holiday season.

SUMMER EVENTS at VILLA D’ESTE

Villa d'Este Style Vintage Yachting (June 12)

One of the most prestigious events dedicated to the fascinating world of vintage and classic boats, where style, elegance and tradition meet. Villa d'Este owns the "Vaporina Cranchi" (a typical wooden boat from 1960), the "Abbate Villa d'Este Super" (dated 1961), and a "Lucia" (the Lake Como traditional boat from 1971, built by "Cantiere Ernesto Riva" in Laglio). These unique and special boats are part of the ASDEC Nautical Historical Register. Guests staying at the hotel have the opportunity to admire the yachts and speak with their owners. Additionally, the hotel can organize a special experience with a vintage yacht.

American Independence Day Gala (July 4)

A Gala to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence. Cocktails on the Lake Terrace, Gala Dinner in the Mosaic Gardens, live music, a special show, and the grand finale – magnificent fireworks over the Lake.

Cost per person is EURO 380 and reservations are required.

Bastille Day Gala (July 14)

A magical Gala to celebrate Bastille Day featuring cocktails on the Lake Terrace, Gala Dinner in the Mosaic Gardens, live music, a special show, and the grand finale – magnificent fireworks over the Lake.

Cost per person is EURO 350 and reservations are required.

Villa d'Este Style Electric Yachting (September 17)

The newest signature event of the 21st century, "Villa d'Este Style Electric Yachting,” is an exclusive event dedicated to electric mobility, sustainability, and innovation on the lake. The event is organized in collaboration with "Fondazione Alessandro Volta" to celebrate the bond between Alessandro Volta and the city of Como. Last year, Villa d’Este presented "E-Next - Villa d'Este", a new electric model designed for day cruisers and sporting use, inspired by the runabouts of the 1960’s, with a contemporary design by Studio Frers. The hotel is the first hotel on the lake to offer a charging station for electric boats. Guests staying at the hotel have the opportunity to admire the yachts and speak with their owners. Additionally, the hotel can organize a special experience with an electric yacht.

Villa d’Este, the iconic resort hotel overlooking Lake Como in Italy, celebrates its 150th season in 2022. It is set amid twenty-five acres of luxuriously landscaped park with its legendary floating swimming pool which sits directly on the Lake. The villa was originally built in 1568 as the summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and in 1873 it was transformed into a luxury hotel and has been continuously updated and renovated. Today Villa d'Este provides the ultimate in modern luxury whilst maintaining its enchanting old-world charm and character and the intimacy of a private home. The gracious staff handles requests with equal dedication, from appointments for squash games to spa appointments or a private boat tour of the lake's notable villas.

RESERVATIONS INFORMATION: The hotel can be contacted directly by phone at 011.39.031.3481 or www.villadeste.com/en. Reservations may also be made through the hotel reservations@villadeste.it or via The Leading Hotels of the World toll free at 1.800.223.6800. Please visit Villa d’Este’s new online boutique store at www.villadestelaboutique.com/en/. Instagram: @villadestelakecomo