Hotel Villa Flori, Côme

This restored 19th century villa is set on the western shores of Lake Como, 0.9 mi from Cernobbio. It offers elegant rooms with parquet floors and marble bathrooms.

Set in a private park with orange and lemon groves, the historic Hotel Villa Flori features Venetian stucco work and frescos. The Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi got married here.

All air-conditioned rooms provide flat-screen satellite TV and a mini-bar. Some rooms feature a balcony and lake views.

A buffet breakfast is available daily in the dining room. Restaurant Raimondi enjoys panoramic lake views, and serves an eclectic mix of international and local cuisine for both lunch and dinner.

Villa Flori lies 3.1 mi from the town of Como, and it is a 6-minute drive from the Como Nord exit of the A9 Motorway. The hotel also has a private dock for guests arriving by boat.