Castello Di Carimate Hotel & Restaurant
Anyone who chooses Castello di Carimate among the hotels between Como and Milan, chooses a site of ancient and noble history. The castle already existed in the 12th century and was the princely hunting retreat of Luchino Visconti in the 14th century and its dynasty, the descendents of whom include Caterina Visconti, Galeazzo Visconti, and Ludovico il Moro. Illustrious names from all over Europe were included also among those who stayed here as guests of the Visconti for hunting competitions and cultural cenacoli, also including the Emperor Massimilano I d'Asburgo long ago in 1493 and the Sovereign of Italy, Umberto I of Savoy, who honored the Castle with his august presence as King, both in 1885 when, from the top of the tower, he observed with binoculars in company of his own generals, the maneuvers of the royal imperial troops, and in 1877 when, still a Prince, he was the guest of the Duchess of Genova for a simple visit to the Castello di Carimate in company with his wife Margherita. In the 18th century, the Visconti dynasty having ended, the Castle was acquired by the counts Arnaboldi of Como.
Durint the 20th century the Castle was abandoned, to regain its splendor and vocation for hospitality in the 1880's when the castle, park and scuderie were renovated wisely to begin its rebirth.
With its prestigious registration office, shopping in the picturesque village, golf course, hotel and restaurant the ancient and meritato splendor of the Castello di Carimate has been recovered.
The common areas, meeting rooms, restaurant, fitness center and rooms of the Hotel Castello di Carimate are found in the enchanting space of the ancient Medieval castle, surrounded by a park of 80,000 square meters, which the renovation has returned to its former splendor and added fascinating atmosphere with lovely details and modern technology.
There is no other hotel in Como with the charm and originality of the Hotel Castello di Carimate.
The 70 rooms of the hotel are placed in the antique rooms of the manor house once belonging to Caterina Visconti, Galeazzo Visconti and Ludovico il Moro, and where Emperor Massimiliano I d'Asburgo stayed. Today they have been remodeled, within the historic atmosphere of the castle, with the technological comforts essential to a modern 4-star hotel between Como and Milan.
Available in classic and deluxe versions, the rooms host one to four guests in the unusual spaciousness that only a castle can offer. Some of the rooms have a lovely view over the ancient park. There is also a view of the splendid internal courtyard and another over the village.
The Castello di Carimate today is one of the most charming 4-star hotels between Como and Milan, an ideal place for spending a weekend or a vacation enjoying golf and nature, and for meetings, events and high level banquets.
Number of rooms: 56
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Address:
Castello Di Carimate Hotel & Restaurant
Piazza Castello 1
Carimate (Como)
Contact By Phone or Fax:
Phone +39 031 7917 70
Fax +39 031 7906 83
Email:
Web site: http://www.castellodicarimate.com