Albergo Vista Lago

Ants on the bed when I arrived. Showed up past 10 (not knowing that I couldn't check in after this) and they were going to refuse me a room. Finally met me (with a huge attitude) and charged me $35.00 for checking in after 10. So-so breakfast. Asked for new milk, because the milk that had been sitting out was warm and they freaked out. Kind of a cool location, but not worth it.

People there were friendly by had 3 disappointing items: 1. The Funi was closed for maintenance and we needed to take a bus to the top. The bus stop was lower requiring a very tiring carrying of our luggage. 2. The Hotel was closed from breakfast until 2 PM. We arrived before 2 PM to find locked doors. - Very scary until someone walked up and unlocked the doors at 2:00 while we on the phone to expedia. 3. The restaurant was closed for dinner.

Nice hotel with very polite staff, very clean rooms and beautiful views. Though, due to the setting, there is no view of the Lake (from the first floor rooms) so the name is somewhat amusing. The restaurant is closed, which is somewhat dissapointing but there is a very good restaurant just 100m away (Bella Vista).

Review for a top floor single room. Room was very small with thin walls and noisy bathroom extraction which could become annoying if neighbouring guests forgot to switch theirs off after use. Also loud church bells from 7am which is out of hotel's control. Hotel exterior requires some renovation, however my stay was not quite in season maybe this is planned. Also note restaurant currently not open as no chef. Limited car parking and a 5 minute uphill walk from the funicular station if you have luggage. Breakfast usual European cold buffet and was OK but started from 08.30, 08.00 would be better as allows for better transport connections down in Como for sightseeing. HOWEVER now for the many plus points...my room was clean and had a massive terrace with views across Brunate and down over miles of the Lombard plains, beautiful to watch the lights come on of an evening with no noise other than birdsong. The lady who runs the hotel is very helpful and friendly, multilingually. Free WiFi in reception area. Brunate village is a peaceful and beautiful location with tremendous views down to Lake Como, it was nice to get back into the cool and peace of the mountains after the bustle of the lakeside. The village is quiet but not a ghost town and had a real community feel with exhibitions and events on. I reccommend Cafe Bracconeri near the lower exit from the funicular station for regional home-style cooking at a fair price and 3 michelin-star views from its dining room and terrace, dont be intimidated by the local cafe appearance there was a good mix of locals and tourists and never too busy. Overall good value for money compared with hotels on the lake, even allowing for funicular fares, I would certainly go back (try and get a top floor room) 4/5.

the hotel was very good, comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast seemed a little sparce, the shower stall tiles were mouldy and this should not have occurrerd. Shower base weas clean rthough. The vbiew was spectacular from our window too. No restaurant though which was a bit disappointing as there was nothing else on top open & we had to to down to Como. Would recommend all the same.

Really love this place, peaceful & quiet with wonderful views overlooking lake Como. Staff more than helpful. Close to old city via cable train & interesting drive up to the hotel

On arrival almost to the top of this wonderful location was the hotel Vista Lago. If you are looking for a tranquil idylic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life this hotel is well worth a visit.The views are amazing from the room, and the village of Brunate is well worth visiting itself. The funicular is a few paces away and every half hour service. There is an amazing trattoria just down from the hotel with an overhanging roof terrace, the sunset and risotto is second to none. The staff at the hotel were very helpful with the local knowledge of places to see and recommended Bellagio as a day trip, and they were right, it was breathtaking. All in all a fantastic break and we hope to return. Enjoy!

Other reviewers will mention the drive up the hill to Brunate. After living in Italy for a year, I say the drive is an experience everyone should have. You have to be a brave driver and take your time, but it is part of the trip experience. The view was great, the hotel was nice, not sure if the air worked since it was a cool night and so we just had the windows open. I was a little concerned when we first arrived the sign on the door said the restaurant was closed and I wasn't sure how to get into the hotel itself. Parking was limited and on the street. I would stay here again, the negatives of the finding the door and the parking was not enough to pull from the view, the breakfast, and the fact that the only noise was the church bells.

The hotel was very clean, and my single room had an adorable balcony area overlooking a church. The room was not large, but it was a single room in europe so I didn't expect it to be, and there is only wifi in the common area (although you might have been able to connect in your room if you had a computer via cable). Those were the only negatives, and they weren't enough to outweigh the great price.. The staff was very nice, the breakfast was good, and the bathroom and room were spotless. I took my bag and it was a very short walk from where the funicular stopped, less than five minutes. I would definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay! Much easier if we had taken the funicular (sp?) railway instead of driving to Brunate. Kind of scary twisty narrow drive up over 2500 ft of altitude - and I live in Colorado! People taking train to Como will have it best since you'll get off the train and get onto the funicular a short walk from the station, which is very reasonably priced and runs until about 10PM (2200 for you 24 hr clock types). Can't imagine what the view would be since it was cloudy when we stayed there last weekend, but it has to be absolutely fantastic.