Passalacqua

"A grand historical villa offering a 21st-century spin on la villeggiatura. Known for impeccable service and fun, it stays open from early spring to early January."

"When I visited in May, I was heading for arguably the dreamiest corner of this famously dreamed-about locale: the grand hotel of Passalacqua, nestled below the rambling town of Moltrasina. Despite only opening its doors in the summer of 2022—and being ranked as the top hotel on the planet by The World’s 50 Best just a year later—it’s the kind of place that feels like it’s existed forever. And it sort of has: the estate was built for a count in the late 18th century, and as my black sprinter van crunched over the gravel and pulled up to its imposing entrance, my driver pointed out the medieval church that adjoins the gates. (My curiosity about it was clearly communicated to the concierge, who arranged a tour for me the following morning with a local retired teacher who had been closely involved in its restoration.)" - Liam Hess

"“Eighteenth century Passalacqua is a dream from another time,” says travel writer Nicole Trilivas. “It’s like walking onto a vintage film set, with cascading gardens, jewel-box sitting rooms, and pastel-hued suites as spoiling, decadent, and lavish as wedding cakes.” Trilivas is also a fan of their Bellini cocktail, made with white peach, pink pepper, and Champagne." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Passalacqua is the lush, vibrant sister property to the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo and a stylish newcomer to the Lake Como hotel scene." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"An 18th century villa on Lake Como, once the private home of an Italian count, now a luxurious hotel offering a unique and historical experience with lush grounds, fountains, and grand suites."