Set on the shores of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Villa D'Este is located in one of the most important crossroads between Italy and Northern Europe. This ancient Villa, dating back to the 16th century is surrounded by 10 acres of private park and garden. The main house, built in 1568 and known as the Cardinal's building, counts 127 rooms while the trompe l'oeil masterpiece known as the Queen's Pavilion, inaugurated in 1860, has 31 rooms. In 1873 the two Villas combined into one property became Villa d'Este. The 158 guest rooms are all equipped with air conditioning, minibar, cable/satellite TV, internet access / dial-up, hairdryer and Jacuzzi. Every room is different both in size and decor and boast period furniture, oil paintings, sofas and chairs with Como silk covers, silk brocade drapes, linen sheets and walk-in closets. Some rooms have balconies or terraces.