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Our take on Passalacqua
“The De Santis family's 18th-century villa, restored and opened in 2022: 24 rooms, terraced gardens stepping down to the water and the service that won it No. 1 on the first World's 50 Best Hotels list (2023). The most coveted booking on the lake.”
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9.7Exceptional · 87 guest reviews
Guests praiseExceptional ServiceStunning Location
“It is a dream! The location by the lake. The gardens. The interior. The spa is beautiful and very private.”
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