We stayed in Varenna as a break between Paris and Venice and what a great experience. The Hotel Du Lac is perfect for a quite break. The staff was outstanding and was always helpful and considerate. We also noticed that they each took turns doing almost every job in the hotel from front desk to room service to bellhop and... More

Spent two nights in May at this hotel. While it's nicely situated on the lake and nicely priced, it was one of the most uncomfortable hotels I have ever stayed in. Earlier reviews commented on two things I experienced too--the hardest beds and pillows imaginable and a tiny room without a view was a huge disappointment. I suspect that rooms... More

Although we did not stay at the Hotel du Lac we had a bottle of wine on two consecutive days sitting on their terrace. The view is across the lake toward Bellagio and is spectacular. The staff was very friendly and we felt extremely relaxed and comfortable. If a trip is planned to Lake Como stay in Varnena and consider... More

This is a very nice hotel and we only stayed two days, but as soon as I walked into the room (#32) and looked out the window, I was disappointed. It is sandwiched between two buildings that block much of the view. If I had known that you had to book a "superior" room to get the full view, I... More

We first set eyes on Hotel du Lac in 2002 when we were staying in Bellagio and always wanted to stay there. We decided it would be the perfect place to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and we weren't disappointed. The location is probably the best in Varenna, and Varenna itself is delightful. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We... More

We selected Hotel du Lac after reading the Trip Advisor reviews as well other reviews such as booking.com. This hotel has a great location in one of the most beautiful towns in Lake Como without the tourist hordes and craziness of Bellagio.We had room # 22, which I called the 'room with a view' spacious' and comfy. Only drawback, as... More

We selected the Hotel du Lac based on Tripadvisor reviews and Rick Steves guidebook. We were not disappointed. The hotel sits right on the lake and is very quiet, except for the church bells that ring from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In fact, at 7 a.m. the bells ring and ring and ring as they "catch up" from being... More

This hotel is lovely, with a perfect location right on the edge of the lake. You can hear the water lapping against the rocks from your room's window, and in my case, the terrace. The room was well appointed, and the bathroom had a tub with a shower in it. As usual, the showers in Italy are challenging. I'm not... More

HOTEL REVIEW # 209 MY TRAVEL STYLE: If possible, I try to stay away from business hotels and strongly prefer resorts that resemble the Four Seasons, Aman, and Oberoi but try to find similar properties at lower cost. I seek out the “wow” experiences. We stayed at this hotel to be with our friends. LOCATION: Perfect. Two minutes walk from... More