Albergo Vista Lago

This place was simply wonderful! We arrived in the mid afternoon and checked in with no problem. The room was very clean and had a lovely view. We ate at the restaurant downstairs and were very pleased! The same gentleman that checked us in prepared our meal in the kitchen. I had the lasagna and it was delicious! It was very quiet with very few other guests. I wish we had stayed more than one night! They even let us leave our bags in the room and "check out" later!

A ride up the funicular and great views spoiled by Fawlty Towers type staff. Twin beds instead of a double one of which collapsed. Como a stone throw away.

Great view from the top of the mountain. Very clean and accommodating. Wish we had more time to spend beyond one night.

The hotel is located in Como suburbia on a mountain overlooking the city of Como and the lake with the surprisingly spectacular view from a balcony of every room (we even stayed extra day because of it). If you are a confident driver, you will share my excitement from the 5-km road from Como to the hotel, and finding a parking spot will be quite an entertaining challenge, since most of the empty spaces that don't block the streets are reserved for the registered residents only. For the reluctant commuter-type drivers I recommend the funicular line that runs from Como center to within 1-minute walk from a hotel (5.50 euros round-trip, operates till midnight in summer). Hotel personnel are inviting and helpful, but they speak only a few words in English. Breakfast is minimal, but it matches the hotel price range. The area is extremely quite at night (some might even say too quite) except for the neighboring church bells in the morning. The town of Como looks much better from the hotel balcony, than it does from the city center. Nice base to make half-day car trips along the shores of lake Como.

Best place to stay while in Como. 25euro taxi fare from train station, which is a set price. Absolutely a fabulous location, Swiss alps in distance, Como accessable by a venicular with station very close to hotel. Bathroom a bit squeezy but but excellent facilities. Good value for money. Early check out difficult as manager not on site.

Brunate is a pretty place with amazing views, helpful staff.

I would suggest you take them off your list, there was no-one manning reception most of the day.

Hotel provides gorgeous overview of the lake and mountains. Location is quite convenient, hotel is about 100m from the top of funicular (~8min ride, EUR5.50 return ticket) which starts at about 300m from the train station (Como Nord Lago). The breakfast was fine. Staff was friendly. Rooms are quite small and unfortunately not very clean (as well as towels) which was a major disappointment. Also note that the reception is closed before 2pm.

Location of Brunate, 800m above Como, provides great views and minimizes tourist zoo. Few, but very good options for dining and shopping. Vista Lago is next to church with bell tower if that matters. Mattresses could be firmer and in-room fridge barely cools. Breakfast buffet adequate, staff very helpful. Good value, would return.

location was very close to the top of the Funicolare, which is convenient. also close to the church, which is OK as long as you don't have your window open when the bells are ringing in a service (deafening!). The hotel food service was closed except for the complimentary breakfast, which was not the best but certainly adequate for us. Our "double bed" was two minimal and soft single beds, one of which collapsed when the duct-taped broken slats gave way. Otherwise clean and with good bathroom facilities, and most rooms have a great view of lake Como. In my opinion the place was understaffed and the staff minimally qualified, though cheerful, friendly and trying to be helpful. That said, there are few options to stay in Brunate, which is a really unique and charming little community, and definitely worth a night over if you don't mind roughing it just a little!