Hotel Ristorante il Belvedere — Restaurant in Torno

This hotel was a highlight of our trip and an absolute GEM. A small boutique hotel nestled right on the lake in the small town of Torno.||First, if you are visiting Lake Como in the summer choose your town where you are staying wisely. The town of Como and some of the other areas such as Bellagio are so beautiful but also completely over capacity with tourists. I was so grateful for the small town vibe we had in Torno. If you want a quieter experience at night and to escape the hustle and bustle of Lake Como summer tourism, staying here is the MOVE. The ferry is steps away from the hotel and we were still able to visit all the other parts of the lake during the day, which we did.||At night however, the ferries do not run so it's really just easier to stay close to your hotel. For us, we loved this, and we ate at the restaurant at Il Belvedere Torno three nights in a row. The restaurant has the most beautiful views of the lake and the food was excellent. We also loved the staff at the restaurant and they made us feel like every night was a special experience. There are also 2 other restaurants for dinner in the same square at the hotel and some about 10 minutes away by foot.||The room we stayed in (Double Room with terrace) was immaculately clean, as was the entire hotel. We had a private terrace area to ourselves that opened up to an area that was available to all guests. We sat out there every evening with a drink overlooking the lake. It was so quiet, serene, and one of my favorite parts of our trip.||The staff of the entire hotel was accommodating, friendly, and helpful. We wanted for nothing during our stay and anything we could need was a short phone call away. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Staying here made us feel like we had a luxury experience without a 5 star luxury price tag. Would stay here 100 times over- it completely made our trip...

This hotel is really lovely and sits directly on Lake Como. You get gorgeous views of the sunset, it’s so dreamy. |Getting there is tricky. Don’t try to drive down to the hotel. Park in front of the city building if you can, walk down and have them take you to their parking lot and help you get your luggage down to the hotel. If you are disabled in any way I would find another place to stay. It’s just not handicap accessible. Once you get a handle on where to park and the like, it’s fine, but finding it is difficult. |The staff is so helpful and kind - Ali, Chiara, and all the staff in the restaurant are just the best people. So welcoming, so hospitable. We were grateful for all of their assistance! |The restaurant is delicious and really well-priced for the quality. Don’t think twice about eating dinner there. You’ll love it. |Our room was as described, and well appointed. The TV really only shows German stations so that was frustrating but not a big deal. It does get very warm, though, and the thermostat doesn’t work very well. There are big windows that can be opened, but it’s not a great solution as the outside is pretty noisy. |Which brings me to the things I didn’t love. I booked this hotel because of its direct access to the ferry terminal for Torno. Sadly the dock is closed for renovations and based on how we watched the workers, it’s not getting finished for another couple of months. I wish we’d known this, as it was a bummer to be stuck there for dinner or not be able to explore the lake like we’d hoped. |Also this work contributed to the noise. Between the other hotel guests, the church bells 50 feet away, and the dock workers, you’re not sleeping in. Bring a white noise machine or ear plugs, you’ll need it. |I imagine in the summer the hotel is busy with guests from everywhere and it’s a lot of fun. Just be prepared for noise and room...

This hotel is really lovely and sits directly on Lake Como. You get gorgeous views of the sunset, it’s so dreamy. |Getting there is tricky. Don’t try to drive down to the hotel. Park in front of the city building if you can, walk down and have them take you to their parking lot and help you get your luggage down to the hotel. If you are disabled in any way I would find another place to stay. It’s just not handicap accessible. Once you get a handle on where to park and the like, it’s fine, but finding it is difficult. |The staff is so helpful and kind - Ali, Chiara, and all the staff in the restaurant are just the best people. So welcoming, so hospitable. We were grateful for all of their assistance! |The restaurant is delicious and really well-priced for the quality. Don’t think twice about eating dinner there. You’ll love it. |Our room was as described, and well appointed. The TV really only shows German stations so that was frustrating but not a big deal. It does get very warm, though, and the thermostat doesn’t work very well. There are big windows that can be opened, but it’s not a great solution as the outside is pretty noisy. |Which brings me to the things I didn’t love. I booked this hotel because of its direct access to the ferry terminal for Torno. Sadly the dock is closed for renovations and based on how we watched the workers, it’s not getting finished for another couple of months. I wish we’d known this, as it was a bummer to be stuck there for dinner or not be able to explore the lake like we’d hoped. |Also this work contributed to the noise. Between the other hotel guests, the church bells 50 feet away, and the dock workers, you’re not sleeping in. Bring a white noise machine or ear plugs, you’ll need it. |I imagine in the summer the hotel is busy with guests from everywhere and it’s a lot of fun. Just be prepared for noise and room...