Hotel Villa Flori in Como, Lake Como

Hotel Villa Flori is a restored 19th-century villa on the western shores of Lake Como where Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi got married. The property sits within a private park planted with orange and lemon groves, with Venetian stucco work and frescos. Every air-conditioned room has marble bathrooms and parquet floors, while some offer balconies and lake views.

Restaurant Raimondi serves an eclectic mix of international and local cuisine for lunch and dinner with panoramic lake views. The Lounge Bar has a lakeside terrace and hosts live music performances with a selection of unique beverages. Breakfast is a daily buffet featuring artisanal products and can be served on the terrace or in the dining room.

Rooms come with flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and high-quality furnishings. The spa offers a sauna and emotional showers for relaxation after a day outdoors. The hotel also provides a fully equipped bike room for cyclists and a private dock for guests arriving by boat.

Guests can book customizable cycling tours with professional guides that explore the Lake Como region. The hotel is 1.5 km from Cernobbio and 5 km from Como town, near Como Cathedral, the Volta Temple, and Giardini Tempio Voltiano. A private dock gives direct lake access, and the hotel offers bicycle rental and car hire for further exploration.

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Family rooms are available, and babysitting or child services can be arranged. Pet bowls are provided for guests traveling with dogs, and an electric vehicle charging station is on site.

History: 19th-century villa where Garibaldi married

Cycling: Guided bike tours with professional guides

Dining: Ristorante Raimondi with lake views and live music

Wellness: Sauna and emotional showers in the spa

Location: Private dock and direct lake access

Rooms: Marble bathrooms, parquet floors, lake-view balconies