Hotel Villa Flori, Via per Cernobbio 12, 22100 Como, Lake Como, Italy.
The Lake Como is located in the northern part of Italy and is the third largest lake in the country, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. The lake shaped like a "Y" and has three branches, the northern branch begins at the village of Colico, while the towns Como and Lecco are situated at the on the southwestern respectively the southeast branch of the lake. Lake Como is a popular tourist destination with picturesque villages and beautiful parks and the region is known for its Mediterranean-like climate where tropical and sub-tropical plants can grow year-round.
Como is a city in the northern part of Italy at the southern tip of the south-west arm of Lake Como, and borders directly the Swiss town of Chiasso. The city is situated 45 kilometres north of Milan with stunning views of the Alps and Lake Como. The economy of Como was traditionally based on industry - the city was world famous for its silk manufacturers - and the city is well-known for tourismus.

The firstclass four star Hotel Villa Flori is located amidst a beautiful age-old park where the Marquis Flori, the former owner of the villa, grew oranges and lemons thanks to the mild climate. This elegant and comfortable hotel is situated directly on the shores of the south-west arm of beautiful Lake Como with breathtaking panorama views close to the city centre of Como and just a few kilometres from the Swiss border.
The historic Villa Flori dates back to the 18th century, once home to several lombard aristocrats and in 1958 the villa was converted into a hotel. After a careful renovation, which took two years to complete, the Villa Flora has been reopen in March 2011. Now the hotel shines in new splendour and it combines tradition and elegance with latest comfort and luxury. The hotel offers all the charm of the original 19th century and it is decorated with Venetian stucco work and original freskoes, as wel as rich parquet floors and antique furnishings. The hotel lobby Flori welcomes guests with generous windows that open onto Lake Como with breathtaking views of Torno with its characteristic bell tower, Blevio, Monte Brunate, the cupola of Como's magnificent Duomo and in the distance the tower of Baradello Castle from the 12th century.
The chapel of Villa Flori is another characteristic of this historic building with a small marble altar and gold decorations on the walls.
The "Sister Hotel" of Hotel Villa Flori is The Albergo Terminus Hotel in Como.
Reopened in March 2011 after the renovation which involved the whole hotel, Villa Flori offers 52 guestrooms inclusive the luxurious Garibaldi Room and the Junior Suite and all accommodations are elegantly decorated mostly with balcony and view of Lake Como.
The "Raimondi Ristorante" is situated on the ground floor of Hotel Villa Flori offers classic Italian and international cuisine and Lombard specialties with fantastic views of the garden and Lake Como from large windows. The new Lounge Bar is a popular place for a cocktail and refreshing drinks or a light snack.
On the top floor of the hotel there is a small area dedicated to fitness and healthy relaxation with sauna, Turkish bath and soloarium.
The Hotel Villa Flori in Como provides four meeting rooms for small or medium sized business and social meetings and banquets.
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The Villa Flori Hotel: Remarkable architecture There is a golf course near The Villa Flori Hotel Pets are welcome to The Villa Flori Hotel (on request)
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