Hotel Villa Cipressi, by R Collection Hotels

“Our stay at Hotel Villa Cipressi was truly unforgettable. After arriving in Varenna and finding our original accommodation in unacceptable condition, we made a somewhat desperate call to the hotel and they completely saved our trip. Thankfully, they had availability and graciously took our reservation over the phone. Upon our arrival, the staff immediately assisted with our luggage. Natalie greeted us at reception with warmth and professionalism. After a 30-hour travel day, her kindness and hospitality were exactly what we needed. When we mentioned we were on our honeymoon, the team went above and beyond. The next day, we returned to our room to find a thoughtful “happy honeymoon” dessert and champagne waiting for us. Such a special and unexpected touch. Our room was absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views overlooking Lake Como. We found ourselves coming back to the quiet and peacefulness of our room to watch the sunset with a glass of wine. Breakfast each morning was another highlight. The staff greeted us so warmly every day, and the cappuccinos were excellent. We also dined at Ristorante Visteria, and it was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The food was incredible, and the service was top tier. We felt genuinely cared for throughout our entire stay at Hotel Villa Cipressi. This is an experience we’ll be talking about for a long time and one we hope to repeat someday.”

“the gardens are beautiful. everything is very well maintained. things were budding up to bloom, I can only imagine the spectacular colors when the blooms open. the very large, 200 year old magnolia is a beauty! the staff is very interactive and polite to their customers.. the gates to heaven as you would expect is AWESOME!!! there is always a line and depending on the people photographing and the people posing, the line does move. Thank you for a wonderful experience”