Whether you prefer a luxury five-star rating or a hotel with four stars, Lake Como has some superb choices among its numerous private villa rentals and boutique hotel rooms. Wherever you look on the map and whatever preference you may have for the rating of the hotel, you can expect a warm welcome in this part of Italy. Lombardy is well-known for its suites and hotel rooms, many of which have their own design style. Around Lake Como, in particular, you can view hotels with a pool or a spa that are a little bit different when you opt to book a boutique room for your vacation. Doing so doesn't necessarily mean compromising on the prices you will pay – depending on the hotel's rating, its proximity to the lake, and the time of year you travel, of course – because many boutique hotels, even some of the most exclusive ones, offer fair prices for the sort of service and amenities on offer. If you want to enjoy a romantic break or a long, luxuriant summer by a beautiful lake that's set off by stunning scenery, then a boutique hotel room or a private villa with independent suites in Lake Como would be the perfect choice.
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2 rooms Regardless of the rating of the hotel you choose and the number of stars it may have, you can expect a warm Italian welcome when you arrive in the Lake Como area in Lombardy. Always check the description of any hotel room you are considering booking. Without the full description, you won't know if you're choosing a small, independent hotel or a traditional one. Boutique hotels tend to be comfortable, have fewer suites, and may be in a tucked-away location. However, they are also unique in character, often have an individual room design aesthetic, and usually offer more style. Of course, the price you pay for boutique hotels also takes into account their official rating. That said, many are run as private businesses and aren't part of bigger groups. To many visitors, this is what is so charming about a small Italian resort town, the idea of being able to book into rooms, which, though they may still afford outstanding views, feel more exclusive and characterful to guests. The grand property of less historic or exclusive hotels may mean being able to enjoy a contemporary feel, but boutique hotel rooms are just as modern, often more comfortable, and come with room prices that are perhaps a truer reflection of the number of stars their rating accounts for. With so many options on the map around Lake Como - or Lago di Como, as Italians call it - why would you opt for anything other than a boutique stay?
As mentioned, boutique hotels tend to be more chic and provide a more tailored vacation experience. In addition, many of the most charming hotel rooms in this part of Italy run special offers, so you can often find a resort you want to stay in at better prices if you look for boutique rooms. In addition, some of the hotels in this category are historic places to stay in their own right. Some may have a villa or two attached to the main property you can hire, but all will have tastefully decorated rooms. Nearly every description of the rating and prices for each hotel you could stay in around Lake Como will also inform you about whether freshly prepared food is on offer. It is traditional for all Italian hotels to provide breakfast. Italian breakfast options are usually quite simple and often mean serving yourself at the hotel restaurant. As such, breakfast is likely to be an informal affair at which you can mingle with other guests if you choose. Additionally, a boutique hotel also usually offers evening dining in its restaurant. Read your hotel's board description to see whether your evening meal is free within the price of the room. In some establishments, it will be. Even if you need to pay extra to dine in the restaurant, it can be worth it because many are reserved for the exclusive use of guests, so you can expect great service while enjoying traditional Italian dishes in comfort located in the far south of the lake, close to Como itself.
Even if you like the room design of a hotel you want to book, check the full room description. Not all hotels have every room facing the lake, so avoid disappointment if you want a view. Although swimming in the lake is possible, this isn't the case at every location, so check if there's a pool you can use or, alternatively, spa facilities on offer. If there is a spa, then make sure it will be open during your vacation dates since not all spa facilities at hotels in Italy run year-round. Be sure to check the rating description of your hotel, too. Some have five stars because of their restaurant or spa, not because of their luxury rooms or suites. If a spa or on-site restaurant isn't important to you, then booking a villa or rooms at a hotel without them could mean finding more attractive prices given your choice of check-in and check-out dates. Finally, ensure you know how far your hotel is from Lake Como. Some may offer great views over Lake Como but be set back from the shore. If you want direct access to all that Lake Como has to offer, perhaps from a private beach, then look for hotel rooms that directly overlook the lake. Not only will this mean knowing the exact location you need to get to, but also how far you'll need to go from your resort to start enjoying the lake.
