Unveiling the Secrets Inside Passalacqua, the 'World's Best Hotel'

Passalacqua, a family-owned luxury hotel on Lake Como, has been named the "best hotel in the world" at the inaugural World's 50 Best Hotels awards. The hotel, built by a pope and frequented by famous figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Winston Churchill, offers a unique experience that combines amazement, history, and a sense of family. With its meticulously restored 18th-century mansion, stunning gardens, and hidden underground tunnels, Passalacqua transports guests to another time and place. The hotel also offers local experiences, a culinary program, and a tranquil setting that embodies the Italian concept of villeggiatura. However, luxury comes at a price, with room rates starting at €1,300 per night.