We had a fantastic time at the Grand Hotel Imperiale. We came in the middle of a 5 week trip in…read moreEurope. We were looking for some rest and relaxation, ideally in a beautiful setting with good food. This hotel absolutely delivered. We had a suite facing the lake with a large balcony. The suite and the balcony were both excellently appointed, and quite large. The bed was very comfortable. The couch, bureau, desk and chairs were all in excellent condition. The room itself was beautiful, with era appropriate design. The balcony was excellent, comfortable and quite large. There were two outdoor lounge chairs, and a table with two chairs. With all of that, there was still enough room left on the balcony for my morning workout. The grounds are beautiful. And the hotel continues its use of greenery on the balconies to separate areas for each suite. All done tastefully and the plants are all in very good condition. The breakfast buffet is fantastic. An assortment of croissants, made to order omelets, cereal, yoghurts, fruit, excellent cheeses, meats . . . It goes on and on. The staff were quite lovely and extremely helpful. In truth, I was prepared for a bit of pushback when my wife and I showed up - we are gay. Not even a blink of an eye from anyone. Unfortunately, these days that is a welcome relief. And the spa - out of this world! Massages, lovely jacuzzi/hot tub, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and more. If you are a guest the hotel there is a small fee for the use of the spa. The pool is lovely. It sits right next to lake Como. Jumping in was easy, if you have the stamina for cold water. There is a small cafe at the pool with food and drinks. The staff brings your order out to wherever you are sitting. The village of Maltrasio is filled with beauty and lovely people. The hotel is on the shore and the village goes up the hill. The walk to the village is short, but a bit steep. All in all this is a lovely place to come if you want beauty, relaxation, good food and kind people.

We stayed at the Grand Hotel Imperiale for a few nights. We absolutely loved it. The staff and…read moreconcierge were fantastic. Our room was large, with a large balcony facing the hills. The room was quiet and the bed extremely comfortable. The buffet breakfast was excellent. The grounds of the hotel are stunning, the pool sits right on the lake with gorgeous views. We highly recommend the hotel, with its history and authentic Italian villa feel, and modern features.

Stayed here for 2 nights in May as part of a group tour…read more Our room was very big and facing the lake with a small balcony. I was very happy with the room and wish we had more time to spend there. There were some chocolates and jellies waiting for us in the room when we checked in which were delightful! The location of the hotel is very conveniently located with a quick walk to the downtown Lugano area with lots of shops and restaurants. We had breakfast included which was buffet style. The first morning we got there early and had a spot outside to enjoy the view. The breakfast itself was just okay. The second day our group was leaving early so they had arranged for an earlier opening for breakfast but when we got there they were still setting up and did not have all the options available. All said, I would consider staying there again if ever back in the area. I understand there are two parts of the hotel and have heard negative things about the other part so would want to make sure I was in a similar lake facing room in the main hotel building.

Everything is poor. The shower is dangerous. Service all but absent. Food scant and underwhelming…read more The room hasn't been updated since the 80s. Horrible place. Three nights at high rates, leaves me exasperated. Stay away.

The customer experience was impeccable at Villa Flori. The customer service training that the…read moreentire staff must receive was far above and beyond my expectations. The reception staff were all professional, polished but extremely friendly and happy to accommodate any requests that I had. The breakfast serving staff were attentive and paid attention to every little detail. My room rate included breakfast - every single dish was impeccably prepared and presented in the morning buffet. My room was superb - a breathtaking view of the lake and a beautiful room (and an extremely comfortable bed). The entire property was gorgeous beyond words. We were at Lake Como for my son's wedding. The bride and groom stayed in the 2bd/2ba Villa. The views and the entire space was beautiful. The entire property is extremely well maintained with impeccable attention to every detail. I cannot say enough about the overall wonderful experience we had at Villa Flori. If I could give then 10 stars I certainly would! The location and everything about Villa Flori are what dreams are made of!

A short trip thru but what a lovely find. Beautiful older hotel with fabulous dining options,…read moreextremely friendly and hospitable staff and a breathtaking view of Lake Como. Breakfast was extensive and delicious...the bar lounge had wonderful lunch options and the dinner restaurant Raimondi's was absolutely incredible. The hotel manager was always on top of every detail of our trip with a smile. Look forward to visiting again sometime!

Nice hotel located right by the lake. We got a standard room but was upgraded to a larger room with…read morea view of the town center. They also have rooms with a view of the lake. The checkin process was quick and friendly, COVID precautions by checking your temperature at check-in and the room was very comfortable. Great location in the center and helpful staff up front if you have questions about where to visit/using the ferry.

This has got to one of the best places I've stay while traveling in Italy. The most helpful,…read morepolite, gracious and friendly staff I've had the pleasure staying with. Going out of their way to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Truly a special boutique Hotel, the ground a look are so charming. The wisteria growing in the…read moreoutdoor dining area is the perfect touch to a charming hotel on lake como. The dining is superb!

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights during visit to Lake Como in October. I loved everything about…read morethis hotel from booking our room, breakfast, and scenery all around this hotel on Varenna. Our room is very clean with fresh linens and filled with all the supplies that we need. They also gave us complimentary water bottles, coffee, and some snacks. The best part was eating breakfast while watching the sun rise from their panoramic windows at their restaurant. Very peaceful and pleasant to sit down and eat or drink at their bar and take pictures outside. Their service was excellent and staff were very friendly and everyone I met there were kind, helpful, and fulfilled all our needs and questions. Very nice place to stay on Varenna. Highly highly recommend this hotel!

Didn't stay here but came for a quick bite before our boat came. Super quick and convenient…read moreexperience, the bruschetta was good and the quesadilla was more like tacos. Both good and easy quick bites to tie us over before dinner!

A touristy spot but it was good for what it was. It's very convenient along the strip walking by…read morethe water. It was a bit expensive but that's to be as expected when you're in a touristy spot. The focaccia was super tasty I would recommend that above all else.

This is a review of the restaurant…read more We loved this. We came for lunch and sat by the water, and while we were disappointed that they didn't have pizza for lunch, we ended up with some excellent pastas -- a basically perfect edition of linguine with clams, and a paccheri with fish sauce and pistachios that was just excellent. Their prosciutto with melon was also amazing, and we really liked the bruschetta as well. Our three-year-old also loved their penne with tomato sauce. Definitely would love to come back here (especially for dinner to try the pizza) on our next trip.

We set out early from Careno for a morning in Lenno, and Lezzeno was the closest place where we…read morecould get a direct ferry. We were eager to find a breakfast spot, and Hotel Aurora was the closest option to where the bus dropped us off. The waterfront outdoor patio has a very charming atmosphere with nice decor and beautiful views. We received very friendly and quick service, and enjoyed a small breakfast of bread, butter, jam, omelette, cappuccino, and fresh juice. Simple but exactly what we needed to fuel our busy day! The interior bar area was just as nice, and while I can't personally speak to any of the accommodations I would highly recommend this location as a place to stay. It's a great midpoint between Como and Bellagio and has frequent public transportation.

This review is for the restaurant Veranda as we did not stay in the Villa d'Este hotel…read more We came here for dinner on Friday night along with two other couples. Upon arrival we were told that the men needed to be wearing jackets. I wish that our hotel had told us because my husband had packed one, but luckily the restaurant keeps spare jackets on site for just this situation. The large dining room is incredibly old school with beautiful brass dining chairs laden in blue and yellow striped fabric. When they brought out the wine list I thought it was a joke because it was the size of a dictionary! For dinner I had the beet tartare and the veal filet. The soy marinated tofu was a little bit of an odd flavor combined the beet dish but besides that it was quite good. My husband started with the gnocchi and it may have been the best dish of the night, it was dynamite. In my opinion, my veal filet was better than my husbands beef filet and I also really enjoyed the petite eggplant parmigiana that came with it. Soufflé and ice creams for dessert were a big hit, but I was especially pleased because I asked if they had some dark chocolates off menu and they brought me out a beautiful assortment that tasted as good as they looked. Great restaurant if you are looking for an elegant evening out on the town or an excuse to use the dinner jacket that you packed but thought you wouldn't need.

Wonderful, elegant hotel, but an employee stole purchases I had made to bring home worth $850.00…read more While at dinner Someone made off with Lovely things I bought.