Piazza San Giorgio 2, 23829 Varenna, Italy
#3 of 7 hotels in Varenna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 170 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 September 2024
Francoise
United KingdomRoom and balcony was exceptional. Very clean. Breakfasts were great with super friendly staff. We ate at the Victoria Grill a couple of times and the meals were lovely. We ate once on our last night at the Visteria Restaurant, which was the highlight of our holiday.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Gadi
IsraelThe room was a disappointment, Small, crowded, lacking a full mirror, noisy air conditioner, poor light seal (just have the curtains a bit wider) and the supposed enchanting proximity to the church is an annoying sound of the bell awaking at 7am
The stay altogether was fine. The hotel is located good, on one side the main village piazza and stunning view of the lake on the other. Good service. Offering nice generous breakfast and we enjoyed the experience of fine dining at the Visteria and afternoon cocktails overlooking the lake (for us worth the price).
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Doreen
United StatesExcellent all round property. No complaints at all
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Destiny
United StatesIt was such a great hotel with unbelievable views, great food options, great location in varenna and comfortable rooms.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Robert
United StatesThe room and shower were very small. Would have liked a little more space to unpack. On day of arrival there was music directly outside our room until 1:00 am which was slightly unpleasant after a long travel day. It would have been nice if someone had told us and we could have prepared and enjoyed.
We had a lovely view of the city and the staff was pleasant and professional. Breakfast was magnificent. The concierge was very helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Joy
United StatesI loved it all
Everything! Absolutely top notch service, every single employee/staff member treated us like a valued guest…some even felt like family. The property is in a fabulous location and very well maintained.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Ana
AustraliaAircon was very noisy.
The view, service and pool and outlook from the bar and restaurants are lovely.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Katherine
United StatesFriendly and attentive staff, great pool and bar area, unbeatable view and lake access, with comfortable rooms and delicious breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Jordan
United KingdomDrinks quite expensive compared to the region and sometimes not in sync as the prices listed on menus. Pool was very cold. Quite a lot of non-hotel residents able to dine and walk into the hotel/pool area making it feel less exclusive.
A beautiful setting and location, with unique features in Varenna. Good options for food, clean and comfortable bed room and staff very helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Maryanne
AustraliaThe location was excellent All staff are very friendly and helpful they couldn’t do enough for us Our room was very clean and had all the trappings like robes slippers coffee machine ect The extra large bed was sooo comfortable and although our room didn’t have a lake view we looked on to the very pretty square The views form the restaurant, bar and terraces are spectacular, absolutely beautiful Our experience at @visteria@ the hotel restaurant was amazing highly recommend booking this
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Justin
Thailandstaff are amazing, friendly, helpful
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Richman
United StatesI
Beautiful property right on piazza San Giorgio and next to the Villa Cipressi botanical gardens. But the best part was the staff who were incredibly gracious, friendly, and helpful. They spent hours trying to track down my lost luggage. I would definitely go back! They were wonderful
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Danielle
United StatesN/A
Great location, short walk to the water, right in the main square. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were exceptionally comfortable and had everything you could need. Restaurants on site had incredible food and drinks. The pool was a great amenity and lovely to relax by. We loved the included and delicious breakfast spread with so much to choose from including mimosas and a gorgeous lake view!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Ellen
United StatesLocation Staff The room The breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Deborah
United StatesMore shelves in the bathroom area for toiletries would be helpful
Perfect location staff was excellent. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Emily
United StatesJust one small thing - tiny shower. But it was a minor issue since the bathroom was luxurious.
Wonderful service, breakfast, lovely room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jorge
United StatesDon’t have anything to say.
Everything, the view from our balcony was stoning, the staff was the best we ever have on our travels. Location is real good to. If you stay there you will be in the right spot.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Kelly
CanadaNothing!!!!!
Hotels was amazing, great location. Fabulous breakfast. Comfortable beds. Great wellness spa!!! Marco , the Concierge was fantastic. He went above and beyond for us. Found us a fantastic boat private boat tour… made us amazing dinner recommendations/reservations… All the staff were so friendly,service was excellent. Definitely will return… Grazie Mille
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kelly
United StatesWe loved everything about our stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe breakfast choice was impressive. Now, whether this was because we went down to breakfast at 10am or not ….. the sausages,bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash brown were almost cold. Not what you’d expect from a 4 star hotel. The same for the coffee - tepid. Quite disappointing.
The location, the helpfulness of Irena on reception, the size of the room and the free shuttle to the station. The breakfast was impressive but see below (in section - what didn’t you like about the property)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jeannette
AustraliaEverything
Breakfast was brilliant. The view and location were perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Scott
United StatesThe breakfast was the best one I have ever done! It was huge and they have everything!! The staff was Awesome! The view of the lake was spectacular!! If you can afford it, it will be worth it!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomBeautiful hotel with a lovely bar area and outside space - the views of the lake were great! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the free shuttle to the train station was very handy!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Erika
United StatesHard to sleep at night because we stayed just before the hotel turns on the AC (April 15). No air movement during the nights which made it very stuffy. They did bring us a fan but it was uncomfortable even so. For reference, another hotel turned our AC on for our room though they don’t for the whole hotel until later in April.
It was the perfect location in the quiet town of Varenna. We loved our balcony view, the access to the botanical gardens and the incredible sunsets. The staff was exceptional. Marco helped us with a booking we made via another resource. For other travelers, please allow this hotel to manage your experiences! They have access to more at better pricing. We overpaid by not booking through the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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