We had the absolute greatest experience here! We came just for lunch and drinks and to enjoy the…read morebeautiful views The service was incredible - very attentive, clean and pleasant. The food was some of the best that we had in Italy. The drinks were, by far, the most delicious we've had. Everything here is wonderful, beautiful and well worth it.

We did not stay at the hotel. Let's start with the upstairs bar. We arrived early to our…read morereservation at Giacomo Al Lago so we decided to get a drink upstairs. It took so long to get our drinks. By the time they came we had to go down to our reservation. Now the restaurant Giacomo Al Lago. We were seated quickly. But our menus took forever. They were serving and attending other tables but after 10 minutes I had to go back to the check in area and ask the lady who seated us , who was suppose to give us the menus. So eventually it came. As you see in my pictures. The other ladies were given a place to set their handbags. One arrived after me. Mine was on the floor. So the beginning service was not good. My son ordered from the kids meal and they brought him an adult meal we had to send back. Now the food was delicious. Well prepared. They brought our seafood selections to look at and approve before they cook it for us. I wished their service matched the cook's efforts. I had a much better experience with service at a different luxury hotel.

We booked this place because of the view and the close proximity to the ferry. The hotel itself is…read morevery unique and the location is just perfect. The staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating and our room was great (remodeled bathroom!). The rest of the property, however looked worn out and outdated. The grounds are beautiful and there is a private free self parking. There's an upstairs restaurant for breakfast with amazing view of the lake, as well as a restaurant downstairs for dinner. Personally, this was not my favorite stay in the Como area.

The worst Hotel, I've ever stayed at in Europe . Filthy old nasty! Anything you need at the…read moreconcierge's level is a joke!

Who: My wife and I (mid 30s) When: May 9-12, 2013…read moreWhy "4 Star" Rating: -Charming hotel; it's like stepping back in time as you climb the main marble staircase (no elevator; take note if you are carrying refrigerator size suitcases like we were). They also ask you to leave your key at the front desk (yes an actual key, no card here) each time you leave; but they won't yell at you if you forget, like I did :) -Friendly Family Staff; so pleasant, accommodating and hard working -Magnificent Room; stayed in the Red Room Suite, highly recommended. No balcony but four large windows (2 with full view of Lake; other 2 partial views) -Outdoor Terrace; very nice place to have breakfast or a Aperol Spritz -Delicious fruit filled croissants and various coffee options (espresso, latte, etc) -Free wifi (although a bit spotty in our room; but worked great in lobby and outside terrace) -Short walk (on some cobblestone and tight sidewalks) from Tremezzo port. Exit boat ramp and turn LEFT. Also, very short walk to other restaurants and a beautiful park on the lake. -Last but not least, excellent VALUE for such a great property with amazing views Ways Rating Could Have Improved: -Although croissants & coffe were delicious; the overall breakfast spread was so-so. There are no hot entrees so be prepared if you come looking for that. Mainly European spread, meats, cheeses, boiled eggs and fruits. -Hotel has beautiful balcony located on top of hotel. It is accessible via the steps but there is really nothing there. Some chairs or a table would make that a beautiful place to enjoy a glass of wine. -Boosting WiFi signal for the Red Room Suite. But not a big deal, vacation should be a time to unplug anyway -Just a suggestion here, but a shuttle service from the port would be a nice touch; as the walk with suitcases is a bit challenging. One particular example of their commitment to guests took place on a not exactly pool weather day. I had decided to take advantage of some sun by the pool as did another couple and I noticed the owner quickly, placing cushions on all the chairs making it look more inviting. Nice touch. Now this may happen at other hotels but it was really something to see the owner himself carrying out the task. Overall, VERY pleasant stay. It was so nice to take a break away from our normal habit of staying in the chain hotels (SPGs mainly) and stay somewhere where the owners have full investment in the property. They have worked very hard and are proud to have taken this property to its current 3-Star rating. I can see more stars in their future. Tremezzo, is a great central location on Lake Como and I would highly recommend staying at Hotel Villa Marie if you are choosing this town.

From the owner: A nineteenth century villa in Tremezzo turned into a comfortable and charming family-run hotel,…read morethat offers warm drawing-rooms in liberty style with wide windows and ancient frescoes. The Villa Marie is set in an enchanting scenery in the gulf of Venus, one of the loveliest corners of the Lake of Como; an ideal starting point for excursions on the lake to discover the art, history and natural beauties.

I walked into a mostly empty restaurant and was told no seats outside were available. I was judged…read moreby wearing a tourist outfit and was given one of the worst seats in the restaurant as a result. As I was eating I noticed they had given a dog a chair at a table outside, to sit with his family. Nothing more to be said... save your money on far better food and service anywhere nearby. My fish was under cooked and I was given wrong silverware with my main course. Unacceptable at this price point.

Best value in Como. Great prices and the view is stupendous, right across from Bellagio. The hosts…read moreare wonderful and the restaurant is first class. We can't wait to go back.

The first hotel I stayed at when I visited lake Como..omg. I call it the British geriatric…read morepalace...there is nothing else to say about it. Right down to the steamed prunes on the breakfast buffet. I would not recommend it, the view, spectacular, their location is prime, but wow, someone else needs to run it and please get a real chef in the kitchen

The view and location is incredible, the rooms are large and the balconies are great. However…read morethat's where the positives end. This hotel has 3-4 tour buses full of geriatrics from England every single day. They dominate everything, the entertainment and menu is catered to the elderly, it's just flavorless and brutal. It is very dated and inconvenient to get around, there is wifi only in the lobby and bar and slow as snot. Worth your while to skip this one until you get into your 70s

English review (Io non parlo Italiano)…read more We stayed at La Perla for the first leg of our honeymoon - the staff are extremely friendly, the lake view is fantastic and the rooms were decent, comfortable and clean. The breakfast is the usual continental fare, but the view from the balcony makes up for the lack of options :) Warning: walking, lots of walking! The walk to Tremezzo proper is quite a challenge both uphill and downhill (especially back up!). The shuttle only runs a couple of times a day in the morning and in the evening, so walking is the only option most of the time if you want to have a drink, or if you don't have a car. It's about 15 minutes downhill and at least 20 minutes uphill. Food in the hotel is what is referred to as a "snack bar" in Italy and is very basic pasta/panini - nothing very inspiring here, so unless you are taking it very easy you will want to go down to the town to eat. There is a pizzeria a little closer (less than halfway) - Pizzeria Balognett - and the pizza there is excellent, the best I had on our trip to be honest. In Tremezzo the one restaurant that sticks out in my mind is La Darsenna, though the little wine bar (Cantina Follie) was also very pleasant for an after dinner drink on their terrace - the Amarone is worth the extra couple of euro per glass :) Overall, I would recommend La Perla if you are looking for some good views, peace and quiet, and don't mind the walking. Be sure and have a car to get to and from there as well as giving you the extra freedom for trips elsewhere. Also, be sure to pop up to Menaggio and rent a boat (under 40 HP = no license required) - it's expensive but really worth a go for a couple of hours to see the lake properly.

We stayed for 2 nights here. Love love love the staff of this hotel! They are very accommodating,…read morehelpful and friendly. The room is very nice and has larger bathroom. They have a pool you can use and a really nice breakfast overlooking the lake. Had no problem with parking either. Highly recommended.