Hotel Royal Victoria

The hotel was beautiful, centrally located, and a truly peaceful place to come back to and enjoy the lake away from the more crowded tourist parts of Varenna. The biggest highlights were the unbeatable view, the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had (with the aforementioned view), and dinner at the attached Visteria (best meal I’ve ever had). The staff who work at the restaurants and by the pool are incredible - so friendly and helpful. The reception staff were a little less warm and could have been more helpful with shuttle transit upon arrival to Varenna and with securing dinner reservations. Would absolutely recommend staying here.

What an unforgettable stay! This hotel is absolutely gorgeous, and the location on Lake Como simply cannot be beat. Waking up right on the water with those breathtaking views felt like a dream. Having a pool overlooking the lake made it even more special - the perfect place to relax and soak in the beauty of the area. The breakfast was truly out of this world—fresh, delicious, and such a wonderful way to start each day. Every detail of our stay felt luxurious and memorable. We loved every minute and are already counting down the days until we can come back. Highly recommend!

My wife and I honeymooned here and overall had a great stay. We got unlucky with the room they put us in, so avoid room 116 They did offer to switch us out and comped a Spa session due to the rough room location within the hotel. Otherwise the hotel itself is great, beautiful bar area and pool deck and dining overlooking the lake. The stay was made special by Aziz at the hotel bar where we spent time before and after dinners. He was extremely attentive and clearly passionate about his craft and about the people he serves. He is a skilled bartender and took great care of us and we overheard several other guests praising his warm and welcoming demeanor. Federica, the concierge, was also extremely helpful in helping us with recommendations and resolving a few reservations we managed to botch on our own. Would definitely stay here again. The hotel and the town of Varenna are worth the trip.

An Unforgettable Lake Como Experience We just got back from a stay in Varenna and honestly, this place exceeded every expectation. We booked a Prestige Room and the lake view was something else, we kept stopping mid-conversation just to look at it. Hard to overstate how good it is. The bar quickly became our go-to spot every afternoon. They do a great Select Spritz there with the lake right in front of you. Simple, but perfect. Service-wise, five stars across the board. Special shoutout to Frederica at the concierge, she was friendly every single time we interacted with her, remembered little details about us, and genuinely made the effort to make our stay special. The kind of person who makes you feel like you’re in good hands from day one. Overall, a fantastic stay. If you’re heading to Lake Como, this is the one.​​

My mom and I stayed here and had a lovely experience. This is a charming hotel and the customer service here was top notch! Rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff working here go out of their way to be helpful. Beautiful view of the lake and easy to walk around everywhere. We came in on the train from Milan and the hotel will pick you up at the station when you arrive. Once there, you can take a ferry to visit the other nearby towns--we did one to Bellagio, and it was really fun. Highly recommend this hotel!