Hotel Ristorante La Darsena

We spent 4 nights in this lovely hotel in December. We had a "boutique room" that gave us stupendous views of the lake & mountains. The room was very spacious, with firm but comfortable beds. I asked for a different pillow as I have cervical spinal problems & was immediately offered a variety of pillows. The bathroom was also spacious - it had a vanity basin & mirror (with good lighting), a toilet, a bidet & an amazing walk-in shower. We ate in the restaurant for 3 nights & each night's meal was delicious. As we don't know the Italian wine labels, we asked our cameriere for suggestions & he always gave us a beautiful wine to accompany our meal. The continental breakfasts were always tasty with fresh fruit juices & a good variety of breads, fruit, cheeses, etc. All the staff were very friendly, with most having good English-speaking skills. The whole place had a family feel about it, which isn't surprising as it's owned/managed by the Moli family. We would love to return one day.

Well located hotel and beautiful restaurant that has easy parking, perfect lake Como view and a pleasant lunch space after visiting Villa Carlotta. It is a family run establishment and we met and were graciously attended to by the brother and sister team with great attention to detail. All of our special dietary needs were deliciously met and the chef had a unique way of recreating the local and traditional dishes including a sublime tiramisu. There was an accessible restaurant space and my very old grandfather with a cane and my great uncle with knee issues were both comfortable in the dining room and had easy access to the bathroom using an elevator. Water taxi stop is bellow the deck with easy elevator access and you can arrange a private tour of the lake and it’s lovely Villas. I highly recommend them.

In two minds to write this review as I want to keep this place a secret, however I cant. This place is the best place for a relaxed stay on the lake, and I do mean right on the lake, you cant get much closer. the rooms are great and comfortable with a traditional theme. Now for the restaurant, what can I say other than amazing. The menu was fresh and local with a modern twist. I just absolutely love it. Get a table on the terrace and its like your in a dream directly over the water living your best life.

Amazing staff, unreal view from restaurant, the BEST complimentary breakfast I have EVER had, it’s very clean. When you’re there it is easy to transport from town to town using the ferry but if you do not rent a car getting there from como can be kind of difficult. You either need to take the bus up there from Como which takes around an hour. The ferry ride from como is not bad at all on the fast boat but the line to actually get on the ferry can be annoying. If you have the money for a taxi do it. Overall I would definitely stay here again.

We wanted a lakefront hotel away from crowds and convenient to see the whole lake. Fortunately our travel agent knew of the family-owned and operated La Darsena from personal experience. The water lapped under the dining patio and our room balconies... yes, two balconies! The hotel arranged excellent car service to and from the Milan airport. They made bag lunches for us to take on our excursions. The service was excellent throughout our stay. The morning buffet was lovely, quiet with great service, coffee, and food. Such lovely people!

Amazing hotel and restaurant! We had high hopes for the hotel and our expectations were exceeded beyond our dreams. Very clean and spacious rooms. The lake and mountain views from our room were breathtaking. The restaurant served us one of the best meals of our lives, easily on the level of Michelin stars (we had the tasting menu). The breakfast was delicious. Last but not least, the family who owns and operates the hotel and restaurant was so warm, kind, and helpful. Beautiful family, delicious food, perfect location and accommodations.