Passalacqua is a hotel in Moltrasio, Italy, led by general manager Silvio Vettorello and executive chef Viviana Varese.
It is No. 5 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, and holds three MICHELIN Keys, a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026 and a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026.
Who runs the hotel
- Silvio Vettorello, General manager (source, 6 November 2025)
- Viviana Varese, Executive chef (source, 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2026 | No. 5 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2025 | No. 4 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2024 | No. 2 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2023 | No. 1 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide Keys | 2026 | Three Keys (source) |
| Condé Nast Traveler Gold List | 2026 | Gold List (source) |
| Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards | 2026 | No. 2 (Top Hotels in the World) (source) |
The hotel
A boutique hotel in a historic villa dating to 1787, located in Moltrasio on Lake Como. (source)
Context
Every hotel on the major award lists, with its general manager and sources, is in who runs the world's best hotels. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the general manager's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.