Le Stanze del Lago Suites&Pool — Hotel in Como

We chose this as our base for a first ever short (3 Day) trip to Como.|This was squeezed between 2 days in Milan on either side of the visit to Como - a week in total.|My reason for selecting this venue was that it had a small pool & sun deck which I thought I might use to relax between 2 busy days in Milan.|As it turned out I did not spend very much time at the pool as there was so much to see and enjoy in Como itself.|There is a number of noteworthy features to this venue, which is at pains to point out that it is not an hotel.|The property is beautiful and located in a quiet part of Como.|The limited services provided are well delivered. Booking in was efficient and the proprietors have a welcoming and informative guide book and very useful hints on places of interest and restaurant tips.|The suites are fairly basic but are large and provide all of the items you would need for a short stay.|Our suite had a small but attractive balcony which caught the sun most of the day.|The pool was neat and tidy and well looked after but caught the sun only up until early afternoon due to it’s proximity to the surrounding private houses.|In fairness this may have been partly due to the time of year.|To counter the fact that there is not always staff on the premises, guests are given 3 keys - 2 of which open the external entry gate and the normal entrance door - the third key is for your suite.|The staff encourage you to pre-select your breakfast preferences by completing your requests (on their breakfast menu) before 7 pm the night before.|When you sit down for breakfast the staff recognise your specific breakfast choice from your key fob!|We are not big eaters in the morning however I imagine some guests might find the breakfast fare a bit ‘modest’ if they were hearty breakfast types!|It is important to comment on location.|We were well aware from previous reviews that the Suites were a bit away from the main drag and that there were steps to negotiate going and returning from Como itself. It is a decent walk from the Suites into Como itself and the steps were steep and would definitely not suit people with walking...

What a wonderful stay in Como! So many positive things to say about such a unique place in a beautiful town. Le Stanze is a seven bedroom ‘hotel’ lovingly renovated from a villa but like nothing I’ve ever stayed in before.||Facilities: air con throughout (and controls in room), the most amazing small pool area with sunbeds- a real treat in Como! For two days we had the pool to ourselves , it felt like a private Villa! The Villa is incredibly well decorated and modern yet without taking away from the history. It’s about a seven minute walk down some steps which lead to the Duomo and centre of Como. Even in 35 degree heat we were fine going up and down. It also felt perfectly safe even at night as two women, as did all of Como. ||The room: We booked a junior suite and it was outstanding- modern but with everything you would need (and more). Slippers, robes, fridge, tea and coffee, water, blanket, pillow choice, free shots of limoncello in the evening, sweets, sun lotion even bug spray! The rooms had those clever external shutters/ blinds that completely block out light and much noise. The Toiletries: spa like quality! ||Staff: beyond amazing. Kind, thoughtful and they couldn’t do enough for us yet we’re never overbearing…water by the pool, pool towels (free), delicious breakfast (love the selection and home made sweet treats), taxi bookings, trip advice…they did it all with a smile. Especial thanks to Elizabeta who was so warm and welcoming. ||We would definitely come back again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone...

What a lovely hotel! We were welcomed by a lovely receptionist who was helpful and friendly. He was also happy to converse with me in my broken Italian which was very nice! The hotel is modern and stylish with lots of interesting art and has the feel of being in a home, with their few rooms all leading off the main staircase over two floors. Our room was a great size with a large bathroom and excellent shower. The small balcony overlooked the street and had a nice view down the hill towards the town. |It is less than a 10 minute walk down that hill to get to the old centre of the town (although a bit longer on the way back up!).|The pool is small but still a good size for a swim and perfect for cooling down. There are plenty of sun beds and there always seems to be some part of the pool surround in the sun! |Breakfast is ordered the evening before and served in the bright and cheerful dining room. There is a wide variety of breakfast delights from pastries and jams to eggs and tomatoes. They were even able to provide gluten free bread. The coffee was excellent too! All served by the lovely...