Best Hotels in Varenna, Italy

It was truly fabulous stay!!! We've been deeply impressed: The best view on the Como lake and one of the best views ever!!! Service personnel – friendly and caring, with that personal touch that you won’t get in most of the big hotels. You couldn’t get the better value for the very decent at the Como lake price! Viktor & Katerina

We had a mixed experience at the hotel. Firstly, the hotel is great. The staff at the reception and concierge is very nice and helpful. The room is comfortable and since we took the lake view balcony room it was amazing. They have a very nice bar at the hotel with a nice poolside with some amazing views of lake Como. The location is also convenient just 10 mins from the train station. The only bad experience I had was today afternoon at their bar. They have a very weird rule that if you want to sit at the bar you have to order minimum 1 drink per person. I understand this rule is fair for outsiders but I think this rule shouldn’t be applicable for hotel guests. Anyways, my wife and I were sitting and the waiter came saying we cannot sit if we don’t order drinks. (This is when half the bar was empty btw). We told him no worries just bring us water, we’ll have that and immediately leave. First he refused but after that he said ok. But he didn’t bring us water for 25 minutes while he was still serving guests who even came after us. When I went up to complain at the bar, Daniele at the bar started shouting at me saying I need to be patient because it takes time! Huh? How much time for a glass of water? Then he started saying you should order 2 drinks instead of just 1. I think this completely ruined my experience of the hotel and this is not how guests should be treated. Especially when you’re charging around 800 USD per night. I mean , common! I even went up to complain at the reception about this but they didn’t really seem to care

This hotel is an excellent choice for tourists traveling by train or boat as it is located near both the train station and ferry dock. They serve an impressive breakfast buffet and rooms moderately priced. If one has heavy luggage it can wheeled along the street rather than using the stairs. Umbrellas are provided if necessary.

my wife and I visited the hotel during winter. It was not crowded and we were the only ones who had dinner at the hotel restaurant that night. The food is good. what i want to stress the most is that the view from my lakeview room is stunning. i believe it has the best view out of all the hotels in Bellagio given its location and altitude. With the room, view and service we got, it is safe to say it has the greatest value for money out all my 9-day stay in Italy.

The room I occupied as a single with view of the lake was great. My remarks concern the poor quality of lunch and dinner. The risotto was bland and tasteless despite spoonfuls of parmesan cheese. It would have been easy to add some spices and pepper. The salad with its dressing of olive oil and vinegar from a sachet was not good. At dinner I had fish & soft chips, no cooked vegetables are available, only a salad. The potatoe chips should have been fried longer to make them crispy. Make melanzane parmigiani. The red wine offered gave me a stomache ache. By all means, stay, but eat elsewhere.

I went to Italy with my family in July and our second stop was Lake Como. We stayed at Hotel Lago di como and my first impressions were just ok. First, it was hard to find it wouldn't register in our GPS and when called the hotel for more clarification on where it was we couldn't understand the person on the line because there was slight language barrier, but we eventually firgured it out we just picked a spot close to the hotel and eventually we found it. At first I didnt really like the area where it was it didn't seem i guess friendly, but I quickly changed my mind once I saw the lake which was close by the hotel. The hotel itself is on a bit of a hill, and there isn't much in the way of parking (you have to search for a spot) which can be out of the way. With all that said I have to say this hotel is one of my favourites. The staff is nice and really helpful. The rooms were nice and clean, and great view. The bathroom is nice I enjoyed the high pressure shower and hot water. Good service. Overall lots of room and comfortable.The bed was comfortable no complaints. And once you wonder around the area you quickly see that its nice, friendly, and a clean place. There is also a restuarant attached we dined there once and they actually had really good food. I loved the breakfast, good selection. So, overall this was definitley a good hotel and spot to visit in Lake Como,and I would stay there again.

It is not often that you find one of those true gems of a hotel. This is one of them. This is the hotel that you will tell people to stay in if they visit the lake Como area. The hotel is right on the lake. You should definitely choose a lake facing room. The scenery is breath taking. The hotel is in a quiet village away from the hectic and chaos of other towns around the lake. Argegno has plenty of excellent places to eat. Argegno is a quant village to explore. There is a ferry stop about 50 metres from the hotel. It is on the bus route. There is parking at the hotel. The rooms are very clean. If you are a four or five star hotel person, don’t let the three stars put you off. I think the three stars are only because there isn’t someone at the front desk during the night, you are given a key to get back into the hotel if you will be out after 10:30pm. This is an ‘oh wow!’ hotel.

Located in Tremezzina, Hotel Rusall is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Villa Carlotta and 11 minutes from Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club. This golf hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Menaggio Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bellagio Port.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Villa Mojana Bellagio in Oliveto Lario, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Branch of Lecco and a 5-minute drive from Villa Melzi. This inn is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bellagio Port and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Villa Serbelloni.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

With a stay at Foresteria Ca' dei Bachitt in Lierna, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Villa Monastero and Riva Bianca. This townhouse accommodation is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Villa del Balbianello and 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Lake Lugano.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.