Villa Làrio Lake Como

We stayed in a very comfortable room in the lower building, which offered a closer and truly stunning view of the lake. The bathroom was very nice as well. The only thing missing was a TV, though it isn't really necessary if your main goal is to relax and take day trips around Lake Como. We enjoyed our dinners directly next to the Como on the Restaurant balcony. A great bonus is the small, private boat landing station on-site, which you can use to start your Como boat tours. We also highly appreciated the hotel parking complete with a free charging station. A big thank you to the hotel management!

Our only real disappointment was the inside breakfast area, where the tables felt sticky. The hotel should consider using placemats, as most hotels do, to prevent this and improve the guest experience. Overall, it was a great stay.

Secluded, well maintained, and an opportunity to relax while having access to parts of the lake. The restaurant on site, for dinner was creative and well paced. The wine offerings superb. The rooms overlooking the lake…spectacular. Don’t forget to order the Piata Pizza.

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Staff, position, design, gardens, customer service. One of the most appreciated properties on the lake, by every other big hotel. From Mandarin to Passalaqua, everyone appreciates villa lario.

Villa Lario is undeniably beautiful. The setting on Lake Como is stunning, and the interiors, rooms, and overall design have been carefully curated. It is the kind of place that looks fantastic in photos and is perfectly suited for Instagram

Unfortunately, the hospitality falls well short of expectations. For a hotel of this calibre, especially given its extremely isolated location, one would expect a genuine commitment to guest experience. Instead, the impression is that the staff limit themselves to the basic functions of running a hotel: making the beds, cleaning the rooms, and serving in the restaurant. The hotel is far removed from everything, yet offers no practical transportation alternatives or meaningful assistance in helping guests navigate the area. Equally disappointing is the lack of activities for those staying on the property. Simple experiences such as kayaking, boat excursions, or other lake-related activities could significantly enhance the stay, but none are offered. The recommendations and advice provided by the team were also of little value, often amounting to referrals to private third-party services over which the hotel has no control and for which they take no responsibility. There also appears to be a shortage of staff, which may explain some of these shortcomings, but does not excuse them. Another surprising omission is the complete absence of televisions in the rooms. While some guests may appreciate the minimalist concept, this should be made clear, as many travellers would reasonably expect such a basic amenity in a hotel of this category. Finally, the gym is virtually non-existent and falls far below what one would expect from a property positioned at this price point.