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Hotel Olivedo

Piazza Martiri della Liberta,14, 23829 Varenna, Italy
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Hotel Olivedo
Ranked #4 of 7 hotels in Varenna
4.0 of 5 stars 232 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Train station(10)
  • Ferry dock(8)
  • First nights(6)
  • Other towns(5)
  • Beautiful room(4)
  • Top floor(4)
  • Very helpful(4)
  • Rick Steve(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
  • Light sleeper(3)
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Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We spent two nights in Varenna, Italy at the Hotel Olivedo and were very pleased with our choice of hotel. The views from our room of Lake Como were magnificent. The location was excellent, as it is a 5 minute walk from the train and right in front of the ferry station. Free continental breakfast was included in the room... More

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New Providence, NJ
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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We were at the hotel for 3 nights in April 2012. Great location close to the train and ferry. Breakfast was full continental with warm fresh bread and a nice selection of fruits, meats, cheese, cereal, etc. All the staff was very attentive and friendly. I've read other reviews saying otherwise but that was not my or my wife's experience.... More

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Panorama, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Recently, we spent a night in Varenna at Hotel Olivedo to visit the lakes district of northern Italy. The hotel is conveniently located near the train station and at the ferry dock for Lake Como. We were given a large room on the second floor wih a view of the lake; while the room was comfortable, the hotel is showing... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

After traveling all day on the train, and arriving in Varenna by boat, I was exhausted and hungry. When I saw Hotel Olivedo at the end of the dock, it seemed like a dream.. I barely had the energy to drag my suitcase to the door. Laura warmly greeted me with a welcoming smile, took my suit case for me... More

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Johnston, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

After leaving Minneapolis at 9:30 AM on Saturday and I don’t know how many hours in the air and on the train from Zurich and on the boat from Como, we arrived at Varenna at 8:00 PM on Sunday half dead but with great expectations. When we walked into Hotel Olivedo, we thought that we may have died because it... More

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ny
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

i did not stay here, but had lunch out of desperation/hunger. i had the homemade raviolis, which were alright. my main beef was that i was alone and the waiter brought out a massive bottle of water, big enough for 2. it ended up costing me 4 euro, and i could not even finish half of it. i found it... More

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Bel Air, Maryland
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We stayed in a room in villa toretta, off from the actual hotel. We had read a review on trip advisor that suggested a stay in room # 8. It was a fabulous room. The view from our bed was of the lake and mountains. The room was immaculate and spacious. Sitting on our balcony was awesome as we watched... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Loved this hotel located literally across the road from the ferry landing and beautiful Lake Como. Rooms and bathrooms are large and very comfortable. Gorgeous lake views from private balconies. Owner is so nice and welcoming. Felt as though I was a welcome guest in her home. I hope to return again soon. More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here on a two-night break in the run-up to Easter. We found it to be totally charming, which makes some of the negative reviews difficult to understand. The interesting collection of antique and vintage furniture and artefacts just adds to the experience. Yes, it is 'quirky', perhaps even 'eccentric' but we found that refreshing compared... More

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Newburyport, Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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My husband, cousin and brother recently stayed here for a night on our backpacking trip and other than the great location and view I have nothing good to say about this place. The woman was very unfriendly and rude. We were just about the only people staying there and we should have been treated like gold but instead she refused... More

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  • Olivedo Hotel Varenna
Address: Piazza Martiri della Liberta,14, 23829 Varenna, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR6,376 - 10,291

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