Passalacqua is unique. Back in the 18th century, it was created as a place of the heart on Lake Como for friends, for love and leisure, for the pleasures of the table and the Italian art of dolce far niente.

A historic private home, transformed into an exquisite once-in-century hotel on the shores of Lake Como, filled with the unique timeless charm of “vivere italiano” and immersed in a secular terraced garden with private hideaways and enchanting fountains.

The 24 suites are set within the main historic villa, the Palazz ancient stables and Casa al Lago located right on the lake, and include the largest suite on Lake Como with a double height balustraded music room where Bellini used to play his piano.

The mansion boasts seven acres of lush gardens across eight scenic terraces leading down to the lake shore, its mature trees and stately palms framing the blue expanse sparkling below. Nature has conspired with generations of green- thumbed geniuses to give us a setting like no other.

24 rooms and suites are housed either in the grand Villa, the ancient Palazz or the romantic Casa al Lago, nestled in the lush gardens.
The PALAZZ is home to the luxurious spa as well as eight cozy rooms with jewel-toned walls as rich as velvet, ceiling lamps of the finest Venetian silk and centuries-old oak trusses.
The VILLA houses twelve rooms and suites boasting high ceilings with exquisite stucco and fresco decorations as well as grandiose Murano chandeliers. Its Bellini Suite, the largest on Lake Como, includes the Sala della Musica with double-height vaulted ceilings, where Bellini was known to tinkle the ivories.
The CASA AL LAGO, the garden cottage, is immersed in lush landscaping with the lake literally at its feet. Its four rooms and junior suites, each with access to the garden, are also available for exclusive use.

The unique approach to dining invites guests to enjoy Italian delicacies when, where and just the way they like: choose from a variety of relaxed dining spaces indoors and out, find a farm-to- table tasting or cooking experience to try, drop by and see what the team is up to in the open, all-day kitchens, help yourself to a jar of old-timey sweets – the possibilities are endless...

Nestled among the garden terraces, burbling fountains and centuries-old trees, guests can enjoy a panoramic swimming pool, an open-air gym in the olive grove, a lakeside tennis court, movie nights under the stars and much more.

The lavish wellness program is designed to restore the mind, body and soul.
Passalacqua offers relaxation and treatment rooms in the Palazz, with rituals inspired by the lake’s magic and the products of renowned wellness doctor Barbara Sturm. A secret staircase leads to a one-of-a-kind spa experience in the Turkish bath and sauna housed the 18th-century underground tunnel.

The private pier at the lake shore invites guests to take to Lake Como in style – for a quick dip or on one of the vintage motor launches, the taxi boat Giumello and the leisure craft Didi by Cantiere Colombo.

Staying at Passalacqua gives guests an all-access pass to life at the villa, whether that means making ice cream with gelataio, swapping pruning tips with gardeners, kneading pasta dough with one of the chefs or perfecting your volo shot on the bocce court.

NEWS 2023
• The World's Best Hotel 2023
• The Best Hotel in Europe 2023
In September 2023, the prestigious World’s 50 Best Hotels award took place, and the main prize was taken by the Passalacqua Hotel. This is a triumphant success and recognition for any hotel, but especially for Passalacqua, which opened in June 2022 and has 24 rooms.