Lake Como Hotels

A two-level hotel, separated by self-operated cabins, taking you about 100 metres (almost vertically) from reception, bar, and dining room to a palatial building on 5 floors (with lift) housing bedrooms, patios and terraced gardens. The rooms are well-appointed and comfortable, and the veiws of the lake (180 degrees) sensational.

This was a perfectly good hotel and we may stay again. However, it did not meet my expectations of a four-star hotel. Certain things seemed to be lacking, such as tissues in the bathroom, a dedicated bathmat (though plenty of hand towels to use as a substitute), adequate pillows (because flat and hard we needed two each, but there were only three in the room not four and that was because we happened to be put in a triple and could use the pillow from the single bed), and I noticed that the mirror and light fittings in the bathroom were dusty. The room lamps were dim and there were not enough of them. Conversely, the outside lights were bright all night and it was a good thing I had an eye mask. While awake we could clearly hear the nearby church clock tower chiming each hour/half hour despite closed windows, but it did not wake us after we were asleep. We ate in the hotel restaurant - the gourmet restaurant was closed but my husband preferred the more casual grill restaurant anyway and we had good, large meals. Breakfast was a reasonable continental (no hot foods) but the selection seemed limited for a 4-star hotel. Staff were the best thing about this hotel, we were given a useful tourist package with map and information upon arrival, and the lady on reception was helpful in answering our questions.

A truly amazing hotel, it is expensive but if you stay here you accept that on basis you get what you pay for. For me there is no doubt, awesome location, staff (especially Andreas) superb and rooms brilliant. Take a boat trip to ballagio if you can.

Hotel room was spotless and staff very friendly and helpful.

Very clean, 10 mins easy walk to station, lake side & centre. Very well kept I had a small single room. Good simple breakfast lovely bread rolls & great coffee.

Expected Euro ratings of 4 stars to be a 3 star only to find that the hotel is a true 4 star. Staff welcomed us, brought us to room and took the time to really make sure we felt welcome and helped with any questions. Rooms: Online, the rooms look very 'loud' vs current classy. Upgraded all last year to modern high end. Very nice. Large, two single into king style. Room for our two kids who had cots, that were decent quality since they are cots. Food: Great breakfast that is included. Drinks good, meals good while onsite. Reasonable prices on most but beer for US dollar folks, quite pricey but that is due to Euro/Dollar. Grounds: Great tennis court looks like grass, is Astro but works great. Grounds are well kept. Breakfast can be outside with lake view! Our room faced the mountain which has a nice little waterfall coming down in the view, church, small hillside town. Pool is not large but not overcrowded. Gym has 8 or so pieces of equipment. Just enough. Location: Great! Feels like we are in iTaly but is not busy. Easy access to many local restaurants. Property directly has access to lake (kids jumped in many times) Price/value is very high! Stay there.

Excellent friendly staff who were extremely helpful. Ruy private boat tour and private t spa suite were fantastic!

I was very hopeful on this hotel, the reviews and pictures were so calm and pleasant. The Hotel was more beautiful and well appointed than my hopes. It is a lovely remodeled villa, private baths and patios overlooking the calm lakeside in the Cernobbio area. There is a small yet very nice exercise room with a sauna and steam bath. The Breakfast Buffet was wonderful and beautifully presented. The Restaurant Raimondi ($$ ) is wonderful- very much like old resort hotels: Chef prepared gourmet meals, delightful slightly formal service and wonderful wine selections. After dinner, the bar was a great place to have a Nonino on the balcony and watch the lights on the Lake. The Tavernola ferry station is just 200 yards north, Cernobbio is a nice 20 minute walk, Como is a lovely 25 minute walk, mostly along the beautiful pedestrian way just beyond Villa Olmo.

Nice hotel , best pay a bit extra so you have a view of the lake. Breakfast excellent and staff really nice and helpful.