
The quintessential Lake Como holiday involves choosing a beautiful lakeside town in which to stay, then jetting about on the lake’s ferries, water taxis or private boats to other towns where you poke around the sights, churches, villas, boutiques and of course cafes and restaurants. Food is always at the forefront of any Italian getaway which is why our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels on Lake Como for foodies. Some of our options have Michelin starred restaurants while others offer exceptionally good examples of the local Italian fare. Whether you are planning a luxury getaway or something a little more low key — there is something for everyone here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?
For Michelin Starred Dining

- Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is an opulent and historic villa set in a prime Bellagio location. Interiors are grand, the facilities are superb (tennis courts, two swimming pools, spa...) and the Mistral Restaurant, where they serve gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, boasts a michelin star.
For a traditional hotel
- The supremely elegant Grand Hotel Tremezzo is set right on the water’s edge with beautifully understated interiors. Expect huge sun terraces, peaceful parklands, and an excellent spa. Not to mention the fine dining restaurant, whose menus are overseen by the Modern Italian Cuisine supremo Gualtiero Marchesi.
For couples

- Villa Flori is right on the water’s edge at Cernobbio, a truly unbeatable setting. Romantic, contemporary-chic rooms and suites have enormous balconies which hang out over the lake. Their restaurant offers alfresco dining from a delicious Italian menu, plus there’s a lovely pool and spa.
- For romance and an excellent wine list, try the Relais Villa Vittoria in Laglio — a wonderfully romantic hotel right on the edge of the lake. As well as an excellent restaurant, this hotel has 11 charming rooms, wonderful views, and terraces overlooking the lake. Perfect for honeymooners.
For sheer luxury

- Il Sereno, in Torno on the banks of Lake Como, offers luxurious designer suites with breathtaking lake views. A fabulous terrace offers incredible views while guests can enjoy exquisite modern Italian cuisine at the restaurant.
- Cernobbio's Villa d'Este is supremely luxurious and romantic, and gloriously un-modern, although it does have every modern amenity you could wish for. The bedrooms, suites and villas have oil paintings, high ceilings, enormous balconies, and lake views. There's a spa, an exceptional restaurant, a pool, a golf course, and a private boat to take onto the lake. You'll want for nothing here.
- The Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como will tick all the boxes for anyone wanting a top notch luxury stay. You can expect rooms oozing understated elegance, stunning lake side location, an extensive spa inspired by the crystal clear lake waters and L'Aria Restaurant offering refined Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist.
For wellness

- Tenuta de L'Annunziata is a wellness retreat with an expansive spa area. Boasting an excellent gourmet restaurant which uses produce from the property itself. Interiors are simple, luxurious and chic. The perfect destination to come to indulge and unwind.
For a boutique stay

- Vista Palazzo is a luxury boutique hotel offering an idyllic location on Lake Como, just moments from Como's historic centre. Beautifully styled rooms and suites feature bespoke furniture and elegant wooden floors. With personalised service and an intimate restaurant serving creative Italian cuisine, this is a luxurious base.
For a design hotel

- Filario Hotel is a stylish design hotel with an outdoor infinity pool and a private beach area on Lake Como. Bedrooms are decorated in cool earth tones and modern amenities. Authentic Italian cuisine is served either in the restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the lake. A chic choice.
For great value

- Sightly off the beaten track you'll discover the delights of the Locanda Osteria Marascia. It's in a quiet village just back from the lake and the five rooms offer beautiful rustic chic interiors with oodles of original features. The fantastic cellar restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine that has been honed over the years — the restaurant has been in the same family for five generations. And rooms start at very affordable rates.
- Albergo Milano in Varenna is a charming hotel in an enchanting lakeside setting. There are a collection of 14 rooms and apartments with whitewashed walls and private balconies. There’s also a fabulous restaurant with spectacular lake views. And the rooms start from around €130 per night.
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