Filario Hotel & Residences

“A hidden gem!”

Truly a gem of all gems! The price point for the experience is like no other. Views are incredible - food is amazing - staff is fantastic - water access is like no other in Lake Como. I couldn't give it a higher review! It's absolutely perfect for families of all ages. Can't wait to return!!

“Wonderful hotel, disappointing restaurant”

We had a wonderful stay at Filario Hotel and would gladly return. The location on Lake Como is spectacular, with breathtaking views from the room and throughout the property. The hotel is modern, elegant, spotless and very well maintained. Our room was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere … more

We had a wonderful stay at Filario Hotel and would gladly return. The location on Lake Como is spectacular, with breathtaking views from the room and throughout the property. The hotel is modern, elegant, spotless and very well maintained. Our room was comfortable and spacious, and the atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. A special compliment to the staff, who were always friendly, professional and helpful. Communication before and during our stay was excellent. The only disappointment was the restaurant. After many outstanding meals during our Italy trip, the tasting menu did not meet our expectations. Some dishes felt overly complicated, with flavour combinations that did not always work well together. For the price charged, we expected considerably more. The hotel deserves 5 stars. The restaurant, unfortunately, does not

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“just wonderful”

peaceful and just excellent pleasant service. rooms are minimalist clean, soothing design, and the staff is just great, polite, attentive. serene surroundings away from the craziness. excellent boutique hotel. period.

“Excellent hotel but…….”

First the good, of which there is plenty. Stunning location, beautiful hotel and great seafront with lots of cabanas and sun beds. Beach bar open from 12 to 8, good selection of food, very limited choice of wines by the glass. The white was quite bland, the rose ok. The restaurant is on the lakes… more

First the good, of which there is plenty. Stunning location, beautiful hotel and great seafront with lots of cabanas and sun beds. Beach bar open from 12 to 8, good selection of food, very limited choice of wines by the glass. The white was quite bland, the rose ok. The restaurant is on the lakeside with fabulous views. It only has a small menu and is quite nouvelle cuisine, with small portions. The food is delicious though. Staff everywhere are incredibly, helpful, friendly and efficient. Lezzeno is very small and the road into the “village” has very few pavements. We ate at the Osteria il Governo, lovely garden terrace, and Aurora which had a lakeside frontage. Both good. The 130 bus runs along the lake into Como, about a 45 minute journey. Air conditioned, speedy buses with tickets about 4E per person. The Could be Better - in June the ferries are packed and people are jammed in. The timetable could be better. Going upstream there is a 9 am boat with the next one at 10 58 and 11 05. We wanted to go to Bellagio so went for the 10 58, when the ferry came it was full so no one could get on. Another ferry came from across the lake which was empty so we were first on. Three stops later at Tremmezzo huge groups got on, people were standing everywhere, it was jam packed. Bellagio was beautiful but oh so crowded. The first ferry to Como is 12 15 and takes over 2 hours, so we forked out for a taxi, at only 160E! Went to book ferry tickets for the return trip, queued 35 mins but gave up as we were only half way along in the queue. Hence taking the bus back. We went in June, I hesitate to say this but Como is awash with Americans, wherever you go, the hotel seemed to be 98% occupied by them. Nice people, but all we could hear, wherever we went, was American accents. I nicknamed the area Americomo, the 52nd State. The Bad - lots of young American children who like to use the pool. Much screaming and shouting, not stopped by their parents. They play a game in the pool called Marco Polo, a game of water tag. And the continued shouting of Marco….Polo, Marco……Polo, it doesn’t stop, was really annoying and the shrieking voices really carried. It went on for over an hour one day with a group of 6, until 7pm. I think the hotel was really lovely, I would love to give it a 5, but the downsides mean we would not return.

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