Hotel Olivedo

We stayed at Hotel Oliveda this week. It is located just across from the ferry and easy walking distance from the train station. This venerable and iconic hotel has been owned by the same family for generations. The entire staff goes above and beyond for their guests. The view from our room #21 was breathtaking. The rooms were neat and clean and the bed was very comfortable. Last night we slept with the window open listening to the waves of Lake Como gently lapping on the shore whilst we slept with warm blankets. Great antidote to jet lag. We highly recommend that you have Bakar (spelling?) make you an espresso martini as a dessert drink. The best on Lake Como.

This family run hotel and adjoining restaurant were a delightful and warm highlight of my Italian vacation. The location right on the lake provides guests with a fantastic view and an opportunity to observe the ferry arriving and departing, or to jump over to another town on the lake. Most of Varenna is quite steep but there are easier walking routes from this hotel where guests can access the main square. The service was amazing. Everyone, but mostly the proprietress, went out of their way to assist in any way possible. Breakfast was quite tasty but it did not compare with the incredible lunch on my second day, seated outside to enjoy the fresh air and watch the ferry. It was one of the best meals I enjoyed during my trip.

The greatest staff we have experienced. Multi generation family owned hotel that takes great pride in providing an outstanding experience for their guests. Exceptional location with amazing views across Lake Como. Our room #15 had a great balcony overlooking the lake. Breakfast each morning from 7:30 till 10:00 was always outstanding with buffet items and made to order items. Very comfortable rooms and common areas. Right next to the ferries to all other locations on the lake. Also provide secure parking. We stayed for 9 nights and felt like family by the time we left! Internet also provided. There is a covered outdoor restaurant for lunch with sandwiches pizza, etc that was excellent and an outstanding restaurant behind the hotel for dinner.

My wife and I spent 3 days in Varenna. The hotel is the most convenient because of the very close proximity to the train station 5 min walk and the ferry to other towns being right outside the hotel but we knew that before we arrived. We arrived early in the day and were greeted at the front desk by the owner of the hotel who couldn’t have been nicer. What a sweet lady. We had an annex room with a great balcony that was going to be ready early,she said just give me a little time,leave your bags I’ll have them brought to your room. She then came and got us, walked us to our room. Room and view of the lake were amazing. Great little breakfast every morning. It was pouring rain the day we were leaving, the hotel arranged a taxi for us the night before to take us back to the train station so we didn’t get soaked walking back. The owner and all the people who work there who we came in contact with were A+++++. I would definitely recommend this hotel and stay there again in the future.

Lovely hotel run by friendly owners. Ideally located in Varenna, right next to the ferry. Breakfast lovely too. The drop of 5 star to 4 star (albeit still very good) was the bathroom in our room. We booked the attic room on 4th floor and whilst the room was ok and the bed comfortable, unfortunately the shower was probably the worst we've had due to the fact it was a hand held shower over the bath with no curtain and built into a sloping roof so being 6 foot tall meant I had to crouch down to shower and also try and make sure water didn't go everywhere, far from ideal. I don't recall this information being in the room information when I booked either. However, don't let it put you off because everything else was great about the place, perhaps book an alternative room rather than a different hotel.

The location of this hotel is excellent, within walking distance from both the train station and the pier. Moreover, the service at this hotel is outstanding. The breakfast is also very generous, and I highly recommend this hotel. 这家酒店的位置非常好，无论是从火车站还是到码头，都是步行的距离。更值得一提的是这家酒店的服务非常好。 早餐也是非常丰富，非常推荐这家酒店。