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Reviews of Il Portichetto

3 out of 5
Il Portichetto
Via Della Castellano 9, Perledo, LC

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 128 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host, awesome stay with everything ready and prepared, with a cute dog to accompany. We absolutely love Rita and her accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rita on 5 Mar 2024
good morning, thank you for the review, I hope to see you again soon, regards Rita and Pippo

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. Our host was simply amazing. Friendly and cooked the most wonderful breakfast and dinner! Relaxing, quiet and comfortable. Be prepared to walk to town or arrange a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Rita on 28 Nov 2023
good morning thank you for the nice review I hope to see you again soon greetings from Rita and staff

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little property on the hills above Varenna. Quiet, secure and if it hadn’t been so rainy I would say great options to walk to town or see the surrounding area. Rita was friendly and had good recommendations, and was VERY patient with our rudimentary Italian! Overall a wonderful stay in a quaint location with great hospitality ❤️🇮🇹
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rita on 22 Oct 2023
good morning thank you for the nice review I hope to see you again soon greetings from Rita and staff

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rita and everyone were very helpful, welcoming, and hard working.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rita on 19 Oct 2023
good morning thank you for the nice review I hope to see you again soon greetings from Rita and staff

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. Lovely location with wonderful views and excellent food cooked by Rita for whom nothing was too much trouble. I can recommend this small and friendly hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from rita on 10 Oct 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay in Varenna
From the moment Rita collected us at the railway station until our departure we had a wonderful time at Lake Como. Rita is an excellent hostess,helpful and courteous. Thanks to Rita and her staff . We were sorry to leave .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rita on 9 Oct 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Lovely stay, Rita was a great host! Beautiful location. The breakfast buffet was delicious, with a huge variety of options! Very peaceful place nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rita on 5 Oct 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from rita on 1 Nov 2023
good morning thank you for the nice review I hope to see you again soon greetings from Rita and staff

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this hotel for 3 days. My husband and I love it. The location is super nice a bit of a hike to walk but honestly we didn’t mind. Our room was super clean and had everything that we needed. The stuff was super nice and the food that they offer is homemade and it is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rita on 13 Oct 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet little hideaway
This sweet little hotel is so special. Rita was just wonderful. She had a driver pick us up at the train station and made sure our stay was perfect. We will definitely return to her wonderful little hotel if we return to Varenna. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rita on 24 Sept 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Hoyt

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique in that it was tucked up in the hills above Varenna and very peaceful and quiet. I am adventurous and loved the hike down to Varenna and spending time and then even though a bit harder enjoyed the peaceful walk back. We are both 69 and able to do it! Be sure and have a walking stick!! Rita was amazing and the bfast and dinner excellent ❣️and well priced after long day. Didn’t have to eat dinner in town. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rita on 23 Sept 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel and stay
This little hotel was so cute, and had everything you need plus more. Rita couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. There was a home made bottle of wine waiting for us! There is a washer in the room, plus everything you need and more. It is high up on the hill from the lake/town right next to an olive grove and old castle. The breakfast was home made, and had a lot of variety. There is a restaurant on site. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rita on 21 Sept 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rita was a treasure of a host. Very friendly helpful, and funny. We stayed in one of the apartments with our own kitchen, bedroom and terrace (with a stellar view!). Breakfast was included every morning which was super and dinner was available every night at a very reasonable cost. Our only gripe is the walk back up to the hotel from Varenna. It is an ancient Roman mule road that is fairly steep. It’s not too long of a distance (15 minutes down, 30 minutes up) but it’s just something to be aware of. Taxis are few and far between in the area, so expect to walk it most of the time. Rita did pick us up from the train station, so at least we didn’t have to lug our bags up! Otherwise, superb trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Rita on 4 Sept 2023
Good morning thank you for the nice review I hope to see you again for the taxis as I say if you call me we will arrange it for me or we will come to pick you up then in the evening from 9 to 11.30 there is a shuttle bus that takes you to Rita

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from rita on 21 Sept 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I hope to see you again very soon. Best regards, Rita

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from rita on 19 Aug 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, peaceful stay
Amazing stay - clean, quiet and lovely pool area. Staff were great and very friendly. Had dinner - lasagne and ravioli were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rita on 27 Jul 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Shamaila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Rita was very friendly and the staff was amazing. She guide us about the area and where to eat and how to commute and which areas to explore. One of the best options to stay in Varenna
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rita on 25 Jul 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rita on 21 Jul 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rita on 19 Jul 2023
Hi, thank you for the nice review. Hope to see you again soon. I don't understand what has to do with us this photo is not our hotel but a cellar door greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rita on 19 Jul 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. Rita takes very good care of you like she is your own Italian Nana. The food at the restaurant is home made by her and delicious. The rooms are nice and our view was great. It is a bit of a walk up the hill from Varenna, but nothing a cold beer won't make you forget. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rita on 1 Jul 2023
good morning thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice facility
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rita on 19 Jun 2023
Hi, thank you for the nice reviewI hope to see you soongreetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Italian escape
This place is a hidden gem in a typical Italian setting 5 minutes walk from Vezio Castle in the hills above Varenna ferry port. Rita the host and Kirsty are the most helpful and friendliest people you could ever meet and absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them to do for you. The walk down to the ferry is quite steep on a cobbled trail but only takes 10 to 15 minutes and walking back up is a little more challenging especially after some wine and pasta down at the lovely restaurants in Varenna! It is not suitable to be taking cases up but this isn't necessary as Rita will pick you up on arrival and drive you up to the property. You just have to WhatsApp them in advance. We stayed 4 nights and it felt like we had been there much longer down to the hospitality and genuine kindness of Rita and Kirsty who welcome you into their casa as they would a family member. Lake Como itself is delightful with plenty of pretty lakeside villages all easily accessible via the public ferry transport system for around 5 euros each per trip. A truly wonderful stay at il portichetto with all of it's charm made even more special by Rita and Kirsty. You have to try the pasta with pear and cheese which is homemade by Rita and is as authentic an Italian dish as you could get. Delicious! We shall certainly be staying here again in the future. A truly wonderful experience. Grazie Mille Rita, ci vediamo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rita on 12 Jun 2023
thank you very much for the fantastic review.we hope to see you again.regards Rita

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Rita on 12 Jun 2023
thank you for the vote.regards Rita

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment style hotel in Perledo, up the hill from Varenna. Lovely friendly staff and Pippo the dog. Great food and views of Varenna and Lake Como. Property is a 20 minute walk up a cobblestone track from Varenna, useful for burning off excess calories 😂
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Rita on 29 May 2023
Thank you very much for the fantastic review. Hope to see you againRegards Rita

10/10 Excellent

Peihong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Lake Como in early May. Rita was very nice and helpful. She picked us up from the train station and helped us arrange taxis back to the hotel and to the train station on our checkout day. The room looked very new，clean, and spacious. there was a washer in the bathroom but we didn’t use it. The bathroom was spacious which was a surprise to us because European hotels seem to have small bathrooms. Shower gel and shampoo were all provided, pool stuff was also provided. Breakfast was included and was very convenient for us. There was bread, egg, ham, yogurt, juices, coffee, milk. The croissant was very good. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Rita on 21 May 2023
Good morning. thanks for the nice reviewI hope to see you againgreetings Rita

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from rita on 2 Jun 2023
buongiorno grazie per la valutazione saluti rita

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well kept. Rita is a fabulous hostess with breakfast and optional dinner if you want to stay close.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Rita on 6 May 2023
Good morning, thank you for the nice review. I look forward to seeing you soon. Greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il Portichetto is in a small village at Peledo, overlooking Varenna. The hotel is quiet and clean. Our hostess Rita is super friendly, she speak some English, we were able to communicate w/o much trouble. There is a small footpath that goes between the village and Varenna waterfront, it’s pretty steep, so if you have big luggage, it’s better to call taxi to take you there, it’s OK to walk from the train station to the village, but I wouldn’t do it if I have luggage or if the weather is bad. The hotel had a website and you can talk to Rita using Whatapp. The hotel has a small kitchen and Rita make excellent meal, must try the lake trout. Over we had a great time and will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Rita on 2 May 2023
Hi, thank you for the nice review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. in fact as you have seen we offer a pick up service from the station for our guests. I hope to see you soon. greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to get to if you don’t drive. Walking up with luggage is quite a chore. Great breakfast was included. Thanks so much, Rita
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Rita on 26 Apr 2023
magandang umaga sa katunayan nagpapadala kami ng mensahe sa aming mga customer na ipaalam sa amin ang kanilang oras ng pagdating kaya kung dumating sila sa pamamagitan ng tren ay mag-aayos kami ng taxi o pupunta kami at susunduin sila. thanks for the nice review hope to see you soon greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, clean, quiet and scenic hotel. Rita was so friendly and kind, breakfast was really good we would highly recommend staying here.
Response from rita on 10 Apr 2023
Good morningthanks for the nice reviewI hope to see you soongreetings rita

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to communicate but they tried to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Rita on 20 Sept 2022
Good morning I can not understand how difficult it is to understand that the English girl was there we helped you in everything we got to pick you up at the station that there were no taxis. we helped you book other taxis you lost your keys we gave you another bunch. I don't think I deserve a 3. greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from rita on 11 Sept 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again soongreetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is beautiful!!! And the hotel had a lot of character and special amenities. All staff was VERY friendly and helpful. Overall, it is a place worth staying at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Rita on 6 Sept 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again soongreetings Rita

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here
Rita is the best. We loved everything about this location. The Rooms are new. Lovely pool. Beautiful grounds. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Rita on 25 Aug 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing. Rita goes above and beyond to accommodate any request. I wish I booked it for longer time and hope to come back there eventually.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from rita on 24 Aug 2022
good morningthanks for the nice reviewI also hope to see you again soongreetings rita

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Il Portichetto. Our apartment was spacious and clean, with a balcony that had a view of beautiful Lake Como. The air conditioning worked reasonably well and was much appreciated during the summer heat. We also appreciated having a free place to park our car and being able to walk to/from Varenna (though it is steep walk that requires good shoes and stable footing). We enjoyed being removed from the crowds of Varenna and having the option of cooling off in the small hotel pool in the late afternoon. It was very quiet and peaceful. The owner Rita does not speak much English, but she is very kind and clearly cares about her guests. We also enjoyed several meals at the restaurant on the property and would recommend it to guests staying at the hotel. Overall, a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Rita on 20 Aug 2022
good morning for the nice review I hope to see you again soon. greetings Rita

8/10 Good

Sung Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
great stay great view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from rita on 16 Aug 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review greetings rita

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and beautiful location. Nice to be away from all the summer crowds down in Varenna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from rita on 18 Jul 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again soon greetings from Rita

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rita was a wonderful host! Very accommodating and helpful. Wonderful restaurant on site. A true taste of small village Italy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Rita on 22 Jun 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you soon greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable Stay!
The stay was very enjoyable. Although a slight hike up the hill to get to the accommodation (we struggled a touch with the cases but a taxi is only €10), our apartment had everything you could ever need for a stay! Spacious and full of all the amenities required, the staff were lovely and we ate on site one evening where the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Rita on 12 Jun 2022
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again soon. greetings Rita

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local Experience
Great place to stay to get out of the touristy area of Lake como. Beautiful place with a great restaurant and a short walk to the castle that has the best views of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Rita on 13 Sept 2021
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again greetings rita

10/10 Excellent

Digg, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and rustic - a real find to see the real Como
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from rita on 24 Aug 2020
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you soon greetings Rita

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ll Portichetto
Warm and welcoming place to stay with breathtaking views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Restaurant food was excellent. Staff was very kind and generous to our family. Swimming pool also has marvelous view of Olive tree grove. Visiting the castle is also a must while staying there. All in all, a wonderful time had by our family! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from rita on 22 Jul 2020
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you soon, greetings Rita

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easily accessible & free, roomy, nice breakfast, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Rita on 10 Oct 2019
Hello thanks for the nice review I hope to see you soon greetings from rita

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Has all the essentials. Located in a quiet hillside village and its a steep 15 min walk to Varena but fine if you are able, and taxis are available if needed (make sure to pre-book your return!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from rita on 9 Oct 2019
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again regards rita

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Italy at it’s best.
Rita is a wonderful person. She make the absolute best apple strudel and is a fine chef. Great view of the lake. Let me tell the facts about the walking path to Varrena. It is approx. .7 tenths of a mile to the village. If you have issues with the bottom of you feet, ankles, knees or hips this is NOT a walk for you. It is close to a 30* incline. There are only 3 taxi’s for the whole area. Every time I called the were busy. Maybe Rita can call and you will have better access. The path is still medevil stone. Other than the path a great place to stay. My wife and I are very fit mid 60’s years old. You will love Rita .It is more of a 25 min. Walk instead of the quoted 10 min.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from rita on 25 Sept 2019
good morning thank you of the nice review I hope to see you again greetings

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing panorama and hospitality
Found this gem (needed Waze to help find location), stayed in an apartment with amazing views and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from rita on 24 Aug 2019
good morning thanks for the nice review I hope to see you again greetings rita

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from rita on 2 Aug 2019
good morning thanks for the review greetings rita