2023-11-10 09:02:26
Whether during the day or at night: Villa d’Este exudes elegance. Image: Villa D’Este
Good old Europe, in the guise of a grand hotel on Lake Como: The famous Villa d’Este is celebrating an anniversary. How does it do this in times of general deterioration in morals?
Nothing is more sobering these days than looking into the lobby of a luxury hotel. Even in Milan or Florence, strongholds of style and design, the most elegant men are behind the counter. Polite, courteous, in well-fitting jackets, the men at reception. In the foyers, however, an international crowd of guests lounges in the armchairs, even at tea time in hoodies and sneakers. And of course: no one lounges around without a laptop.
How does a grand hotel celebrate its 150th anniversary in these times? The Villa d’Este on Lake Como, a house with a great history, has simply declared the entire year 2023 a festival. Symphony concert with Zubin Metha, summer galas with fireworks, and wine dinners from autumn to Christmas; Each menu is an homage to one of Europe’s noble wineries, from Sassicaia in Tuscany to Romaneé-Conti in Burgundy. Shine and dance until the end of the year. A hotel legend celebrates itself.
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