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.

By far one of the best, privately hotels I've ever stayed at in my life. Everything you see on…read moretheir website, is even better in person. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The room was pristine. The views from our balcony were unreal. The restaurant was great, the breakfast was great. I will absolutely be coming back here when I stay in Varenna someday again. Make sure you listen to their website when it says to pack light, you really do have to climb up a lot of stairs to get to your room that are very narrow and it is pretty much impossible to do if you have a large suitcase.

The Albergo Milano and the Hotel Du Lac were the Hotels that "got away" during our recent 3 night…read morestay in the Lake Como area. My guess is that Varenna is a magnet for American destination weddings, which probably explains why parts of these Hotels' reservation books were already full, even when we inquired many months in advance. The Albergo Milano is located right in the old town and up. It looks very romantic and complete with killer views from the balcony.

Absolutely amazing stay at Hotel Belvedere Bellagio during our honeymoon!…read more Upon our arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by wonderful and extremely nice staff. Complementary beverage while checking in and awaiting bags to be delivered to our room. Our room had a wonderful view and was nice and spacious. We loved the amenities the hotel had to offer. Outside the pool area is wonderful with a breathtaking view of the lake. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and used it daily. We also enjoyed lunch by the pool and many spritz's from the pool bar. Be warned, the pool is not heated if you are there in the spring time! The staff were so nice and always greeted us when we returned the next day. The spa is also incredible, with many free to use experiences such as an ice room, salt room, sauna and more! We also loved breakfast every morning at the hotel with the incredible view. Another wonderful part of this hotel is the location. It is less than a 10 minute walk down to the city center and I would prefer to stay here for the view over a hotel near the lake in town. I hope to return to Bellagio again and I will stay at Hotel Belvedere again!

Loved this place so came back for a second visit. We got there late since our train and ferry were…read moreboth late. We were starving and the kitchen was closed. The staff found us a beautiful spread of snacks that more than sufficed. This is such a lovely place and amazing staff each night we have visited.

Beautiful, small hotel in the quaint city-of-lovers, Varenna. Though a little bit of a walk from…read morethe main ferry drop point, this allows you to basically walk to whole coast of the city (very small, maybe a total of 10 minutes). We opted for the included breakfast which was great, as you are dining right on the waters of Lake Como, it is breathtaking. The rooms were clean, air conditioning was working and the staff was helpful with directions. While I would want to stay in another city on the lake next time (to explore more), I would stay here again if we were back in Varenna!

Everything! The entire stay was delightful and the staff were incredible! Now we came when there…read morewas a heat wave and the air conditioning in our room had a hard time keeping up- the entire staff went out of their way to help us. We were so impressed. We will be back for sure! Such a lovely place.

Highly Recommend! This place is amazing…read more Great service and the hotel was very nice and organized with good ambiance. Service was excellent. Staff were very nice and helpful. The staff is the most friendly and amazing in every way. 15 out of 10!! Everything here has been amazing t the food, rooms and service. The EER SPA is one of the best I have been to in the world for hotels. The only negative is they allow kids at certain times but that's ok and can go during adult hours. But be aware of this when you come to relax and leave your own kids at home. If I had my son he would love it here and I'll bring him next time. Food was excellent. Everything we had was fresh.

SANTA MARIA!!! This hotel is spectacular. My partner and I truly had the best time. We didn't…read morerealize it, but we arrived for opening weekend at the hotel. It's still the off season so it was quiet and fantastic. I booked using Amex FHR and the hotel graciously upgraded our room to a junior suite. We were celebrating my husband's bday and they left a bottle of prosecco in the room as well. The concierge and front desk team were really responsive via email leading up to our stay. They helped me book an agriturismo for lunch, as well as some spa appointments. The service is just astoundingly good. Andrea at the ristorante was a joy! The gentleman who works at the bar with glasses and the gentleman who just moved back to Italy from Canada were also lovely! The boutique is SO cute and shockingly reasonable. The woman who works here was very helpful in finding the right sizes and colors. The spa is out of the world. If you're not staying at the hotel, I recommend booking a treatment or buying a day pass to experience it. It's so gorgeous and absolutely massive. We loved the hot and cold pools and showers. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and meticulously kept after. The views of the Lake are beautiful and best enjoyed from the hotel's front lawn. The hotel is, of course, quite expensive, but you get what you pay for! The staff here don't miss a beat and our stay was full of little, meaningful surprises. It really is such a special place!

We spent 18 nights in northern Italy travelling all around. Different cities, different hotels…read more All great, all different. This little boutique hotel was so nice. We were on the top floor in a corner room with doors that opened on each side to wonderful views of Lake Como. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, giving us recommendations on where to eat. And the breakfast (included) was very good with very attentive staff. This hotel is right in the heart of Bellagio and right on the water. I highly suggest this place!!

This is a charming, "old world" hotel. Great location right on the lake. Very clean and well…read moreappointed rooms; everyone in our party marveled at the quality of the bed linens! The breakfast buffet is one of the best I have had in Europe. Staff is helpful and courteous, especially the front desk staff.

We were just in Italy for our honeymoon. We went to Rome, Tuscany, Lake Como and Milan and stayed…read morehere during our time in lake Como and highly recommend! The location and view from here is jaw dropping. The hotel also has a private van you can shuttle from the hotel to Bellagio for free, just have to book your times in their available slots before hand. The breakfast buffet is amazing and their cappuccino is the best we had during our whole trip. We also ate dinner here one night and it was amazing! Highly recommend and will be back next time we visit!

Staying there for a week was the most amazing experience. The staff, food, ambiance, and views were…read moreunmatched. This is a bucket list hotel that I can gladly check off my list. Will be back!

Honestly, the only thing not to like about this place is the pricing. But, the pricing is justified…read morebased on the establishment and offerings. You want nice, you sometimes need to pay for nice. ;) It is perfectly located at the top of the main tourist area of Bellagio. They have rooms for short-term stays and "residence" rooms for longer stays. A couple of different restaurants, both with amazing views of the lake and overlooking their pool. Very cool, smaller sized bar with a great selection of spirits. They also have their own spa for anyone needing more relaxation. If you have the funds, book yourself a room and make reservations at both restaurants. After your meals, stroll out the front gate and walk around the shops and other restaurants that make Bellagio such a magical place. Enjoy!

This place was amazing. This review is about the hotel bar and Mistral the restaurant…read more The bar - the attention was fabulous. My husband ordered a gin and tonic. They said there is an experience with it. So they sprayed aromas and added floral pieces into his drink. He said it was delicious. They brought us some aperitif to have while we ate. Mistral. Worth every penny. Every course is explained to you. Our food and fishes were delicious. They changed our napkins 3 times. They would refill our water as soon as we put it down. If I left they would put my napkin back in my lap. There were no gaps in service. Ur all flowed well. It was a few hours with the most spectacular view of Lake Como and 5 star food. If I ever return, I will definitely return.

We didn't stay at the hotel but we came to visit beautiful Gardens…read more If you want to see Villa Cipressi garden it's 8eur pp. Varenna also has Villa Monastero - admission to its garden for a fee. We choose Villa Cipressi because it was closer. It was very gorgeous, we took plenty of photos, enjoyed beautiful lake view seating in a nice shade. Walk from ferry its very simple but its uphill so bring water with you. We went in September and still it was very hot and sunny. There is not so much shade there either. Also you can hike to Castello di Vezio to get beautiful view of the village but be aware it's very steep. It takes around 40 minutes. Also while walking you will see beautiful narrow streets, water views , little church and small stores & restaurants. After that we hoped on other ferry to go to Menaggio. You can visit all of these places within a 1 day like we did.

Extremely pleased with staying here! First of all it's so beautiful and has breathtaking garden and…read moreviews. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. My favorite person that helped a lot was Renzo! You can tell he truly loves his job and has his heart set in this villa. He gave us the history of this beautiful place. He's super caring. I'm currently pregnant and anything I needed he went over and beyond. Room service also was great they gave anything that's asked for. Will come back here!

Excellent hotel, amazing location, incredible views! The staff is kind, the owners are adorable,…read morehelpful and super friendly. Next time, I would CALL this hotel and book direct. Immediate ferry access to visit all of the mid lake Como villages If you are visiting Lake Como from Milan do NOT strew about getting there!! Take the train from Milan. It is not complicated. The hotel also owns a restaurant (right next door) that provided one of the best meals I have ever had in my entire life! Have a beautiful trip!

Adorable place, right by the ferry. Excellent breakfast and super clean. Easy walk from the train…read morestation. The ferry can get loud, but it's worth it for the view and the cuteness.