HotelVilla Flori is situated in one of the most panoramic spots on the westernbranch of Lake Como,midway between the jet-set destination of Cernobbio and the vibrant city of Como, just a few minutesby car from the Como Nord exit on the A9 autostrada. Directly overlooking thelake, Villa Flori was built in the 19th century as the private residence of thenobleman Marchese Raimondi, and was the site of his daughter’s short-livedmarriage to the hero of Italian unification, General Giuseppe Garibaldi, in1860. The villa was transformed into a hotel in 1958, then partially modernizedin 1992. Now, having just recently undergone a complete refitting andrestyling, Hotel Villa Flori stands proudly and elegantly as an absolutelyunique destination on the international hospitality scene. All the rooms lookout onto Lake Como, whether from a terrace or abalcony, each providing fabulous views of one of the world’s most enchantingand best-known vistas. Even the common areas are designed to open toward theoutside and the rich vegetation of the garden, so that every moment of yourstay offers the possibility of a magical reflection, an unexpected play oflight, the rare feeling of profound peace that comes from contact with nature’sbeauty. All of this, of course, is accompanied by attentive and discreetservice from our professional staff, like a dream home away from home. Aprivate dock allows access from the water to the Hotel and the RistoranteRaimondi. It is also the departure point for boat trips around the lake, whichguests can enjoy on request.