During my trip to Como Lake, my group stayed in various places & hotels. The stay in Hotel Villa Cipressi, in Varenna, was the most memorable of them all. First of all, the staff is truly helpful and kind and is always willing to walk an extra mile to help and guide visitors, day and night. Secondly, this hotel stands on the most beautiful spot of them all, allowing visitors to enjoy breathtaking views over the Como Lake and surroundings. From the hotel, you can easily see all the well-known spots of Como Lake and our most beatiful pictures were all taken from this hotel. Thirdly, the garden of the hotel is truly a gemstone and is more beautiful than any of the large and famous villa gardens that can be experienced around Como Lake. If you love Como Lake, you just got to see and walk this garden. It captivates people of all ages, my kids were just as happy and intrigued by this hotel's garden as we the adults. We stayed in one hotel in Bellagio that was much more expensive and although details and decorations might have been more expensive looking at that hotel, we enjoyed Hotel Villa Cipressi much more because it was simply a better value. Don't hesitate to book your stay at this wonderful hotel. I will be back with a larger group of family and friends to enjoy this wonderful hotel.