San Marino

An hotel which delivered exactly what we needed for a short stay.

First impressions were not good. We arranged for late checkin, a key was to be left in a coded key box. On arrival just after midnight, very tired, there was no key in the keybox, and no-one to answer the phone. No-one answered the door. Luckily we found a member of staff purely by chance, when we saw a downstairs light on at the back of the property. Rooms at first appear dated, but they are individual in style and actually more appealing than a modern and boring standard Travelodge. Comfortable bed. The pool was a welcome facility in the sunshine. The hotel is about 500m from George Clooneys villa - the hotel is in a good location, 15mins drive from Como with good views across the lake. Cannot comment on dining as we were room only. We would stay again, but arrive before check in closes!

The family running it was very nice and the food at dinner time was fantastic.

Several of the other reviews seemed unnecessarily harsh. For the location, which is an expensive area, this is a fine hotel for the price. It was very clean, the owners and workers were nice and friendly, and the food at the restaurant was good. They cooked for us one night even though we were the only ones there. The balcony views of the lake and mountains were amazing. But the road noise is for real, especially during rush hour, but calms down a lot past 7pm. Maybe bring some ear plugs if you are concerned, but it is worth the sacrifice for the view!