5 Best Hotels in Lake Como, Lombardy and the Lakes

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We've compiled the best of the best in Lake Como - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Albergo Terminus

$$$$ | Lungo Lario Trieste 14, Como, 22100, Italy

In addition to Lake Como panoramas, this early-20th-century Art Nouveau landmark has marbled public spaces and guest rooms with floral fabrics, walnut wardrobes, and silk-covered sofas. Relax with a drink on the garden terrace, or enjoy a romantic meal, ensconced in a plush, red-velvet chair at the candlelit Bar delle Terme restaurant.

Pros

  • Old-world charm
  • Right on the lake
  • Bountiful breakfast

Cons

  • Limited number of lake-view rooms
  • Decor in some rooms seems dated
  • Noise from the restaurant and outside can be an issue
Lungo Lario Trieste 14, Como, 22100, Italy
031-329111
hotel Details
50 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Il Sereno Lago di Como

$$$$ | Via Torrazza 10, Torno, 22020, Italy Fodor's Choice

Throughout this, the first European outpost of the luxe Il Sereno Hotel in St. Barths, you'll find floor-to-ceiling lake-view windows and an understated retro-mod aesthetic, with a muted palette of browns and grays complementing a panoply of wood, stone, leather, and copper accents. Thoughtful guest room touches include heated toilets and comfy beds; splurgeworthy penthouse perks include a private wraparound terrace and outdoor whirlpool tub. Relax by the infinity pool on the lake, sit amid the orange grove, and admire the vertical garden designed by architect Stefano Boeri, creator of Milan’s famous apartment buildings, Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest).

Pros

  • Cool modern design
  • Hushed elegance throughout
  • Fabulous views

Cons

  • Extremely expensive
  • Not for lovers of historical villas
  • Can be difficult to find
Via Torrazza 10, Torno, 22020, Italy
031-5477800
hotel Details
40 suites
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-Mar., Free Breakfast

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Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

$$$$ | Via E. Caronti 69, Blevio, 22020, Italy

The nine 19th-century villas that comprise this Lake Como outpost of the extravagant Mandarin chain have been thoroughly updated for the 21st century, offering a quiet setting (just north of the busy town of Como) and luxurious amenities that include a 14,000-square-foot spa and a swimming pool that "floats" above the lake. Public areas, guest rooms, and suites have beautiful lake views; some accommodations also feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces or gardens. Dining options include the lakefront L˜ARIA restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, and the more casual CO.MO Bar & Bistrot. There's a car service available from the hotel to Como town and other destinations (for a fee), though it's first come, first served; since taxis on the lake are in limited supply (and quite expensive), it's best to have your own car if you plan to explore the rest of the lake.

Pros

  • Amazingly peaceful setting
  • Fabulous wellness facilities
  • Complimentary minibar

Cons

  • Location a bit isolated from other towns
  • Food not up to par
  • Service can be haphazard
Via E. Caronti 69, Blevio, 22020, Italy
031-32511
hotel Details
75 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Mar., Free Breakfast

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Posta Design Hotel

$$ | Via Garibaldi 2, Como, 22100, Italy

Just a block from the lake, on downtown Como's pedestrian-only Piazza Volta, this boutique hotel has a minimalist modern interior that's in perfect keeping with its exterior—the 1931 building that houses it was designed by Rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni. All guest rooms have soothing gray color schemes, marble bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs; some also have piazza views (and soundproof windows). Although breakfast isn't included, you can grab a coffee and pastry in the attached bistro, a stylish spot that becomes a hip local hangout come evening. The terrace overlooking the square is a great place to relax.

Pros

  • Central location
  • Comfortable rooms
  • Friendly service

Cons

  • Rooms on lower floors can be noisy
  • Sparse amenities (no minibars in rooms, no breakfast, no gym)
  • Internet must be logged into each time
Via Garibaldi 2, Como, 22100, Italy
031-2769011
hotel Details
14 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Vista Palazzo Lago di Como

$$$$ | Piazza Cavour 24, Como, 22100, Italy
A 19th-century lakefront palazzo steps from pedestrian-only Piazza Cavour has been transformed into an elegant in-town hotel, where a sweeping staircase leads to spacious, sophisticated white-and-gray guest rooms that have pops of color, parquet floors, walk-in closets, and sumptuous marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Some rooms also have ultramodern showers and/or balconies; corner junior suites even include two balconies, one at the front and one at the side. Service is unobtrusive but there if you need it, lending the hotel an intimate feel. In the top-floor contemporary-Italian Ristorante Sottovoce, a small outdoor bar area overlooks the lake; if the views tempt you to get out and explore, the ferries that can transport you around the lake are just steps from the door.

Pros

  • Great central location
  • Lovely views from most rooms
  • Friendly and helpful service

Cons

  • Lakefront rooms can be noisy
  • Breakfast can be a bit sparse
  • Not everyone wants to stay in Como town
Piazza Cavour 24, Como, 22100, Italy
031-5375241
hotel Details
18 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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