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Reviews of Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Piazza San Giorgio 2, 23829 Varenna, Italy

#4 of 7 hotels in Varenna

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 147 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything about our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay and look out over Lake Como but room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast choice was impressive. Now, whether this was because we went down to breakfast at 10am or not ….. the sausages,bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash brown were almost cold. Not what you’d expect from a 4 star hotel. The same for the coffee - tepid. Quite disappointing.

    The location, the helpfulness of Irena on reception, the size of the room and the free shuttle to the station. The breakfast was impressive but see below (in section - what didn’t you like about the property)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Perfect Como location. Plenty to do and see. Great hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Breakfast was brilliant. The view and location were perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    I think this is the best hotel my wife and I ever stayed at!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was the best one I have ever done! It was huge and they have everything!! The staff was Awesome! The view of the lake was spectacular!! If you can afford it, it will be worth it!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful hotel with a lovely bar area and outside space - the views of the lake were great! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the free shuttle to the train station was very handy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great Views and Staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to sleep at night because we stayed just before the hotel turns on the AC (April 15). No air movement during the nights which made it very stuffy. They did bring us a fan but it was uncomfortable even so. For reference, another hotel turned our AC on for our room though they don’t for the whole hotel until later in April.

    It was the perfect location in the quiet town of Varenna. We loved our balcony view, the access to the botanical gardens and the incredible sunsets. The staff was exceptional. Marco helped us with a booking we made via another resource. For other travelers, please allow this hotel to manage your experiences! They have access to more at better pricing. We overpaid by not booking through the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only small issue for the town in general is that at weekends there tends to be a lot of day trippers but I can’t blame them as it is stunning there

    Beautiful location, wonderful Hotel but most of all excellent fantastic staff throughout from front desk, concierge to housekeepers , everyone had a smile and a welcome, thank you all for making our short stay just perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Exactly what had hoped for and hope to go back at some stage,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much really- prices are pretty steep in the bar/ restaurant but you’re paying for the views!

    Just a brilliant hotel, great views, breakfast was fantastic, and the view was incredible. Rooms were great too! For a special occasion in the Italian alps this has to be right up there, Varenna is also a beautiful spot and really handy to the train station,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous hotel, gorgeous location, highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our bathroom was about the smallest we have ever experienced, in any hotel around the world, no bigger than 1.80m x 1.40m in total, so it was a bit of a tight squeeze. Nevertheless we had a view of the lake and we would still highly recommend this hotel but next time we'd pay a little extra for a lake view, with a balcony.

    The location of the hotel is perfect, with a wonderful view over Lake Como. A short walk from the train station at Varenna, less than 10 minutes, as well as being only a 5 minute walk from the ferry. Plenty of bars and restaurants within a few hundred yards of the hotel. Very helpful and friendly team looking after us. The breakfast set up was fantastic, tables overlooking the lake, then, food wise, everything you might want, hot or cold, absolutely loads of healthy options, delicious!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    The staff are very well trained and attentive. You pay for the location and the lake views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small bathroom

    The location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not being able to request room service but the local amenities made up for that.

    The junior suite was fabulous and the view of the lake outstanding. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and facility. It wasn't busy so they upgraded us which was very nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    10
    Fabulous venue that more than met our expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Lake View and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No negatives

    Junior suite with balcony overlooking lake More than ample room with all amenities Complimentary breakfast buffet was excellent Evening ar outdoor bar was most pleasant All staff bent over backwards to ensure our stay was excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    the best choice..if you stay in Varenna..very happy stay in Royal Victoria
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    heritage building, very good location, nice design..i got upgrade room to suite garden.!!!!!..very appreciate it,..blend with old building with the stone and brick walled...and contemporary design..simple, cool and match

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    Incredible experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Lake View and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had the suite and it was incredible. The view from our balcony was phenomenal! The room was comfortable, the staff were fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for a better location on the lake. If you’re going to Lake Como, Hotel Royal Victoria is the only place you need to stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    This hotel is actually heaven! Adored every aspect of our stay and would love to return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Adored our room overlooking the lake, this is where Italian holiday dreams are made!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing base for 4 days sight seeing in Florence! Rooms were huge, classic and well airconned. The rooftop was not quite what it seemed but were able to have a great view over the square regardless.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    9.0
    Great service and amenities. Nice breakfast. Provided free shuttle to and from ferry and train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were a little small.

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    10
    Charming & traditional hotel with modern conveniences
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was lovely.

    This hotel was lovely. It had a pool and access to a lake beach as well as outside dining but it still felt charming and traditional. The rooms were clean and pretty. A big thank you to the staff who were very helpful and friendly and looked after our bags when we arrived early and checked out late. There was also a shuttle service to the station and ferries.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    9.0
    Special location and exemplary service from the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was excellent

    Perfect position

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    Excellent, room was clean with a view, staff extremely pleasant, breakfast was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent service, stunning location!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    9.0
    The hotel was beautiful beyond expectations and the staff tended to our every need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed was too firm. I woke each day with back pains.

    Though our room was not lake view, we had the perfect view of the church. We enjoyed a symphony from our window view on the first night and a concert on our last night. We looked forward to the amazing breakfast each morning. Every selection of food and drink was offered and of course the view was enjoyable. ALL of the staff were friendly and kind and made sure we were comfortable and all our needs were being met.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    10
    Nipa was the best welcoming staff member.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Position Position.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant stay in very nice hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location. Very nice facilities and good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

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