Villa Làrio Lake Como

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.

Loved the location, the staff were beyond helpful and the food was incredible. The view of the lake from our room was simply stunning to wake up to. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and booked us a must do tour of the lake up to Bellagio. Highly recommend!

Our room was beautiful, clean, lovely amenities but just a little bit snug. To be honest we were not in the room for very long at all but just to be aware some of the rooms might be smaller than you anticipate, so do check this out in advance. Other than that, really couldn't fault it for views, peace, quiet and wonderful staff.

Beautiful property with exceptional service. The location is divine and the little touches in design are perfect. It’s not just a hotel stay it’s an experience!

The double suite was a bit small.

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.