8.0

We though this was a very characterful hotel, with excellent hosts and home cooking, Our stay was only marred by 2 things. Firstly, traffic noise from the main road outside which runs down the west side of Lake como. This was not too bad at night in our stay, because we could close the windows, and there is air-conditioning for hot summers days. Secondly, a jammed radiatior amde the room very hot one night, but the staff immediately moved us to another room the following morning.

9.5

This was our first visit to Lake Como and we loved it. The hotel is just across the main road from the lake, and the views are fabulous. The windows are sound proof so road noise is not the problem - just noise from other guests. The bathroom was very modern, clean, and well appointed. There is a comfortable seating area outside across the road on the lake. The breakfast room is also very comfortable, and the food provided by Paola is fabulous! She will cook eggs to order, and she puts out a great variety of foods. She is friendly and helpful with good advice on sightseeing. There is a wonderful "Greenway" walkway along the lake and up into some of the neighborhoods - follow the signs on the sidewalk. Villa Carlotta is highly recommended. The ferry is very close and convenient for sightseeing around the lake. We enjoyed Bellagio and Varenna.

9.2

This is without doubt a hidden gem. Unfortunately it will not be for long and I hope that it does not become too popular as I would definately want to be able to book it again and not find it booked up. The rooms were very clean although a little Sparten.The hospitality unsurpassed and the food to die for. Unbeatable value for money.

9.3

Excellent family run hotel,made to feel at home. Owner Paola very helpful with directions ,what to see ,where to go etc.

9.8

The hotel is in one of the most idyllic locations and the view from our room's balcony was absolutely lovely. We thought the service, helpfulness and friendliness of the staff were very good and our interactions were always positive. Breakfast was more than ample, including a wonderful homemade cake. Bottled water was complimentary. This place is a gem and my wife and I would like to return here someday.

9.0

We had excellent interaction with staff at hotel. They were very friendly and helpful and provided information to surrounding areas. Full breakfast was great! The set dinners (priced separately) were some of the best we had in Italy. The only drawback was some highway noise during peak traffic periods. Our room was bright and clean with a great view of the lake from our balcony. The outdoor dining area on the lake was magical!

8.9

A lovely quiet, clean hotel. We had a small balcony which was an unexpected bonus. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Very comfortable bed and a surprisingly large bathroom.

9.3

The hotel staff was amazing, Paolo was very accomodating and so helpful when I had questions about the surrounding areas and how to travel there, etc. I would recommend this place to anyone that was looking for that personal touch. The room with the lake view is nice but it's downside is the noise that comes from the busy road right outside the window. That is my ONLY complaint.

6.0

Sehr laut durch die vor dem Hotel verlaufende Uferstraße, auch nachts. Einfache Ausstattung der Zimmer (kein TV).

10

I loved this place, the overall experience was brilliant. I will definitely go back. The restaurant was the best and if you are a food lover do yourself a favour and stay here because the food is to die for. The view from room 12 is excellent and the quiet location away from the central tourist area of Bellagio was a bonus, however it was easily accessabile via the ferry. You could park the car, walk to the ferry and not drive for a week. The bus is right out the front too. I felt like I was staying with my family. I am counting down the days until I return.

10

This was a delightful hotel in a beautiful part of the lake. Paola was so friendly, welcoming and helpful making our most enjoyable stay even more memorable. Breakfast beside the lake was a great start to each day. We would highly recommend Alberghetto La Marianna and look forward to visiting again in the future. The restaurant is superb - the Chef, Tiziano, unique. The food reflecting local cuisine with Tiziano's personal touches.

9.9

A really nice and serviceminded family hotel with a very good kitchen.

9.9

We had a fabulous stay at this hotel. The room had the most divine view and the hostess went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate us. The restaurant underneath was amazing too! Highly reccommended!

10

The co-owner of this homely B and B, Paola, is an extremely empathetic and friendly host who seems to have a genuine interest in her guests. Nothing is too much trouble, with Paola procatively looking for ways to be helpful, for example, suggesting that breakfast be provided for us early to allow a bus to be caught. Paola's friendliness made the stay memorable although the room was also very comfortable and spacious. Breakfasts were absolutely wonderful especially when the weather allowed us to eat in the hotel's lakeside 'dining room' (completely out of doors and across the road) which at night became a very popular themed restaurant. One of the comic highlights was to watch Paola, and waiters at night, sprinting backwards and forwards over the pedestrian crossing with food. Paola cooked suitably rustic and authentic cakes and tarts every day which were only part of the very varied and delicious breafast offering. The B and B is quiet, small and perfectly positioned in the middle of the shore of Lake Como away from the tourist hordes of Bellagio and the tour groups of the huge hotels which dot the lakeside. Staying at this B and B was undoubtedly the highlight of our Italian tour. We also enjoyed relaxing beside the lake where there are many interesting villas and beautiful gardens to visit. There is also a host of water sports which can be enjoyed including swimming, fishing, windsurfing and kite boarding. If you like walking, this is the place with a 'green walk' extending for 10 or so k's along the lakeside and into the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills. We also enjoyed the local weekly markets where fresh local produce, shoes and clothing were the main items for sale. One of these markets was right along the lake's shore. In fact many of the small towns here have interesting shops both for the locals and the tourists. We would certainly return to this part of the world and to this B and B in particular.

9.0

Excellent séjour d'une semaine dans ce petit hôtel très familial et sympatique. La propriétaire de l'hôtel fait tout ce qu'elle peut pour aider le touriste dans la découverte de la région, ce qui facilite bien le séjour.Chambre climatisée très spacieuse et confortable. Agréable petit déjeuner sur la terrasse au bord du lac

8.7

I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel to others. It is a great hotel overlooking the lake and within walking distance to the ferries. The owners were very friendly and helpful. I had a room with a balcony overlooking the lake. The busy road outside can be a bit noisy though.

8.9

Lovely little place, rooms fairly simple in decor but extremely clean and well kept. Owned by very friendly man and wife team, always more than helpful. Great coffee in the morning and home baked cake and jams - simple but delicious. The hotel restaurant is a must go, not the cheapest but the cuisine is local and of really fantastic quality. The wines are also great value. The location of the hotel is a perfect base for exploring this area as close to the boat and within a stomp or couple of min in the car from the larger town of Mennagio which is very charming and has a number of eateries. The only point if you are bothered about that kind of thing is that there is no TV in the rooms, normally standard in a 3 star, but if you are set on watching TV whilst in the lakes, you are perhaps on the wrong holiday! Free wifi in the hotel was also a great bonus.

9.3

Very nice small inn. Tricky position on road, but this is common along the shores of the Lake Como

10

l loved staying at the hotel Algerghetto La Marianna. it was truly a wonderful experience the owner was very helpful about telling us how to get to different places at Lake como. i cant wait to go back

9.6

Wonderful family run hotel. Great place to base yourself for a Lake Como holiday. C30 Bus stops right outside hotel, and the ferry to Bellagio/Menaggio is 10 mins walk. Hosts are very welcoming, very helpful. The restaurant downstairs is a gem, and the breakfasts are very relaxing. Keep this one to yourselves...

10

This hotel is a real gem. I stayed here for 3 nights in August and would love to return. The people were very friendly and welcoming and seemed to appreciate my attempts to converse in Italian. I loved the individuality of the furnishings, the quirky layout of the hotel, and its shelves of guidebooks. Breakfast was fantastic - everything was such high quality, especially the home-baked cake, the great caffelatte, and the eggs cooked to perfection. All eaten on the most perfect lakeside terrace with great views of Bellagio and the north of the lake. Having read the reviews before I went, I was pleasantly surprised by the road - much less busy than I had expected, and I never heard any traffic noise from my room. Great location - 5 minutes to the Bellagio ferry, 10 minute walk to Tremezzo and Villa Carlotta.

9.1

Excellent accommodation, very good breakfast and very helpful staff.

9.1

We did enjoy our stay in "La Marianna" very much. Although the street runs directly before the hotel, we liked our room looking onto the lake and especially the terrace directly at the lake for breakfeast and other meals. It is located very well to reach every location in Cadenabbia very easily. We want to come back to "La Marianna" at our next stay in Cadenabbia.

9.5

Highly recommended for young couples (love birds)! Breakfast is served on a beautiful patio directly on the shore of the lake.

9.1

Wonderful stay and Paola made us feel very welcome.

8.9

Hotel is very good value. The owner and staff were very helpful. The rooms were clean and the linen regularly changed. Excellent views over the lake. Individual air conditioning worked well. The views at breakfst in the garden by the lake were stunning. Easy access to the ferry terminal and walking in to Cadenabbia which has limited restaurants.The Hotel has a gourmet type restaurant underneath which seems good and popular with locals. The only drawback is that the main road is between the Hotel and the lake. It is not noisy at night if the shutters are closed and the air conditioning running. Try the bar restaurant Belle Isola for an excellent reasonably priced meal. 100 meters past the ferry terminal from the Hotel. A wonderful holiday.

9.9

Everything about the Hotel Alberghetto La Marianna was great. The owner was very helpful and breakfast was delicious. The restaurant downstairs served some of the best food we ate in Italy. The hotel is located on a busy road right on the lake so there was traffic noise when we had the windows open. We drove from Milan and would not do this again because the road around the lake was very narrow. If we get to return to this area we would take the train and ferry.

9.9

The Hotel Alberghetto La Marianna exceeded our expectations. Cadennabia was perfect for exploring Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio--just perfect. The restaurant in the hotel, however, was the best touch! It was one of my top 3 meals of my life! The Cardamon Rabbit, Prawn Soup, Fish Quenelle, and service--to die for!

9.8

The road in front of the hotel is loud, but the windows are quiet good and keep the noise outside. Very good breakfast, nice owners. The restaurant isn't cheap, but excellent. Good point to start exploring the lake by boat/ferry!

8.2

Dieses Hotel können wir weiterempfehlen. Das Zimmer war sehr gut, sauber und ruhig. Das Essen im dazugehörigen Restaurant war hervorragend. Sollten wir nochmals in der Gegend sein, kommen wir gerne wieder.

9.9

Owners were very helpful and accomodating. Food was wonderful in the restaurant. You can't beat the view, great view of Bellagio. It's on a busy street but closing the windows and turning on the air conditioner at night took care of the noise. It is a short walk to the ferry which can take you all around the Lake. Highly recommended. I hope we can return someday.

8.3

The hotel location is very strategic for visting Lake Como. The views are wonderful and the hole is very close to the ferry and gorgeous mansions. The owner, Paula, was a real joy to meet. She was very helpful with information and bakes wonderful breads and rolls. She made staying at La Marianna almost worth the constant, loud traffic noise outside. If we go back we will ask from rooms away from the traffic! The hotel is quaint, older, but clean. The rooms are nice size, but our bathroom had no stand up shower, just a tub. Some rooms have showers. We were there in late October.

9.2

This is a very nice small hotel, or large bed&breakfast with 8 rooms. Marianna, who owns and runs the Alberhetto, is very kind and helpful. The location of the hotel is excellent - only 50 meters to the ferry boat that takes you to the stunning Bellagio, or Menaggio, or Varenna. The service and quality of this hotel is above what you would normally get for this price!

10

This was just the best find in Lake Como, Paolo, Tai, Carlotta and Giacomo are the best. We hated to leave, we felt like family and took lots of group photos before we left. Breakfast was always a treat by Paolo and Tai has the restaurant downstairs which is truly a delight. I'd love to go back and spend more time there.

9.5

wonderful b&b! Paolina (?) was a wonderful hostess and gave great info on the area as well as how to get around. The breakfast was also great- one of the best we found in italy!

9.9

excellent accomodation; nice and warm atmosphere; friendly and helpful owners; great breakfast!!!;

10

Paula, Paulo, & their son were wonderful - very helpful with suggestions for activities & directions to get to wherever we wanted to go. The rooms were wonderful - clean, spacious, & nice balconies. The best part was breakfast in the morning out on the terrace on the lake. Paula's fresh baked bread & cakes accompanied by her wonderful coffee were the perfect way to start the day. Dinner at the restaurant was also very good - it was great to be able to have a leisurely meal out on the terrace in the evening and everything was beautifully presented.

9.1

Nous avons eu droit à un accueil sympathique et dans notre langue. Le restaurant offrait des mets typique d'Italie à un prix abordable pour la qualité de ses plats. Le seul hic est le bruit qui provient de la rue mais nous pouvions fermer les fenêtres et utiliser l'air climatisé.

9.5

Excellent sejour. Chambre spacieuse avec vue magnifique sur le lac. En face de la route principale (pas mal de circulation) mais avec le double vitrage, on n'a pas vraiment souffert du bruit. Quant a la chaleur decrite dans les commentaires, la climatisation a du etre installee depuis. Et last but not least, les proprietaires ont absolument charmant et se plient en quatre pour faire de votre sejour une reussite.

10

Photos can't show the beauty of this place. I recommend this hotel to anyone.

8.3

We arrived on a rainy afternoon and found we were right on the busy road which was noisy; but we were offered a nice cup of tea and had wireless internet access and could do some needed work while we waited for the rain. The view of the Lake was beautiful and the breakfast area on the Lake lovely. The pictures didn't show that we were on such a busy road which might have changed our location. We were well treated and found Marianna very helpful.

8.7

Very friendly staff, nice breakfast in beautiful garden on the lakeside and above all: excellent restaurant in the same building / garden!!!

9.8

I was surprised to find wireless Internet was available

9.6

We stayed at several locations around the lake and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We had a view of the lake and the staff were extremely helpful. Excellent restaurant downstairs also. I would highly recommend this hotel.

8.7

Very good breakfast in an familial atmosphere

8.9

Liked it very much. More like a B&B than a hotel. The food was good, but the menu is limited with a fish/lake theme to it. Owners were very nice. Excellent views.

9.1

Très bon accueil. La patronne propose des promenades intéressantes. Très bonne cuisine au restaurant de l'hôtel, l'idée de proposer la cuisine d'une région le mardi soir est très bonne. Nous avons testé la cuisine vénitienne ... un régal. Le service du vin au verre est une idée avantageuse (prix) et permet de découvrir les vins des diverses régions de l'Italie. Adresse à recommander.

9.8

The hotel is at a very nice spot right on the lake shore, easy to find. The owner, a nice lady, gave us good advice where to go and what to look without even asking for it - her advice seemed to be very valuable. The restaurant on the ground floor was good too. We had a pleasent stay, well worth the money.

5.6

The hotel could be ok, but it is really in front of the major street of the zone and it is very noisy. As there is no air conditionning, you must keep the windows open when it is hot and so, it is very difficult to sleep

9.7

It was one of the high points of our trip. We had a wonderful time. Our room was right on the lake with a great balcony. We hope to come back and we will stay there again. My boyfriend is still raving about the meal we had at the restaurant...If you come to Lake Como, stay here!

7.7

Delightful acommodations in a beautiful setting. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant was the best we experienced in two weeks of sampling all over Italy!

10

It was a true highlight of our trip. Paola was a great hostess and her husband is a fantastic gourmet chef. We only spent one day there, but would have been happy to spend several more. We have already recommended it to friends . The special touches that are offered there make this a very unique experience for their guests.

8.2

Both Paola (the proprietress) and her husband (front of house in the restaurant) went out of their way to be helpful, to the extent that we were able to use their computer! Amost enjoyable experience

9.5

Great service - very helpful. Although it is on the main road, access around the lake is great, and also slighty away from the main tourist route.

8.3

The service was great. My only complaint would be that as it is on a busy street, there was a lot of loud traffic noise. Also, some more detailed instructions on how to find the B&B after arriving on the ferry would be nice.

7.0

Endroit très sympathique, mais le bruit de la circulation sur la route est très gênant. Nous n'avons pu prendre de diner parce que le restaurant était loué pour un anniversaire (bruit!)

9.8

A VERY ENJOYABLE STAY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF. MADE MY WIFE WENDY'S 40th BIRTHDAY VERY SPECIAL. INFORMATIVE AND USEFUL TIPS ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. WORTH TRADING A LAKE VIEW FOR A QUIETER ROOM AT THE BACK.

9.9

A warm and friendly place. We had driven in from Geneva, a long trip on real narrow italian roads, and we looked exhausted and were grumpy, Marianna, or Mama, as I called her, called me out for grumpiness, all in good fun. After all, we were in Italy now, she said. The hotel is super-convenient to other restaurants and the ferry system to other villages on the lake. The in-house restaurant downstairs is top-notch; fantastic menu with an outstanding wine list, tremendous service and attention by "Papa" and a superb chef. All very friendly, talkative-in English or Canadian-and helpful with ideas of what to do. Special kudos to the daughter who ran the breakfast show. You can't go wrong with this place. Warning: Bring your own cellphone to Italy. Finding a payphone, working or not, is harder than finding a ham sandwich in Israel.

8.0

Hotel owners are extremely friendly and helpful, speaking impeccable English. Rooms are clean, views of lake are fantastic. Only criticism is the rooms with a lake view also have a road view (road between lake and hotel and is busy 24 hours). When the windows are closed the noise is not bad but when they are open the noise is too much to get any sleep and as there is no AC you tend to want to open the windows. Apart from that the hotel is great, but ask for a back room without the lake view. You will see anough of the lake anyway.

9.8

A homelike small hotel, very warm and welcomed. Lovely very clean room. Home style breakfast, including bread and cake. Eating outside near the lake is something else. 2 Minutes away from the marina to Bellagio & Menaggio. Thanks to double-glazing, noise of cars from the near road is almost unheardable.

8.4

very nice

4.2

setting useless,noises of the road important,aucun charme sinon la vue sur Bellaggio derrière les fenetres à cause du bruit de la route

9.8

Highly recommended for the frienliness and helpfulness of the proprietor and staff. The on site restaurant is superb and a real bonus. The location is good as is the opportunity to explore the region. 5*

7.8

we had no real problems with this house bar its location. it was isolated and too rural - situated in a village with zero facilities (no cafe/bar open, no shops, nothing for teenagers to do...it really is a location mainly suited to hill-walkers. The house was clean and pleasant but definitely needs the lumpy mattress on the double bed replaced! Also, the shower in the downstairs garage does not suffice for a 2nd bathroom, the garden was too sloped to be of any use.

8.6

Wir haben uns in dem bezaubernden Hotel sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Personal war ausserordentlich freundlich und kompetent.

9.5

This hotel was on the road along the Lake near the ferry terminal to explore the other towns. It was clean and spacious with helpful staff. Several rooms had balconies overlooking the lake and meals were served in an outdoor area across the road from the hotel and on the lake's edge.Food was excellent and owners and their daughter spoke good English.A comfortable area for English speakers as many others are there too !! Tip: When catching the ferry, ask for an all day or multi-trip ticket to enable you to go to all the towns and back. Alternatively catch a bus once you are on the same side of the lake again.

10

The nicest hotel we stayed at in Italy. Charming, clean, lovely location on the lake, and extremely helpful owners.

9.8

While in Northern Italy, we stayed at 8 different locations. La Marianna was by far the most enjoyable of the hotels. The service provided by the inn owner was very personalized. We felt really at home there. The food, wine, and service at the restaurant on the ground level were exceptional. We will definitely return to La Marianna again.

8.6

beautiful surroundings and a phantastic view on lake Como from the room. Nice outside dining area at the waterfront. Sometimes a bit too many cars passing by which can make it a bit noisy.

8.0

During the late evening (after everybody finished dinner), we wanted to have a drink on the restaurant's terasse but it was not possible without eating...

10

Fantastic value on Lake Como. The accomodations were as listed and Paola and her husband were most gracious hosts and gave many tips for seeing the sights. Don't miss the drive over the montains to Lake Como. Awesom Sight. Would definitely stay again and recommend to our friends. Thanks for the Great Stay.

2.8

The owner, Paola was rude and unfriendly. The street noise in the rooms, without A/C, is unbearable. Would never stay here again.

4.6

The owner, Paola, was surly and unfriendly. She is overworked ane the strain is showing. The street noise is unbearable, especially without A/C in the rooms. I would not recommend this place to my friends.

9.7

Very pleasant and welcoming hotel. Basic but clean and friendly. Ideal location for exploring the middle of Lake Como. Simple but good breakfast provided along with a view over the Lake and Italian opera playing in the background - superb!

8.5

We had a beautiful room overlooking lake. The bus to the railroad station stops in front of hotel- very easy.

9.7

Marianna's exceded all expectations. The owners were delightful, friendly and helpful. I would have loved to have stayed longer and if I ever have the opportunity again I would definately stay there. I highly recommend this hotel.

9.9

Paula was very friendly and helpful. Hotel very good value for money. Beautiful surroundings. Only slight criticism is proximity to main road. Had a wonderful stay.

8.9

Nice place to stay. Very new and clean.Friendly and helpfull people. Traffic on street in front of hotel can be a little bit noisy at times but it did not bother us.The view on the lake is beautifull. Quality of food is good.

8.9

My wife and I stayed three nights at the Alberghetto La Marianna. The hotel is an excellent bargain and well located for local excursions such as Villa Carlotta and the ferry to Bellagio. The rooms are large and well kept. Paola was an excellent hostess, acquaintance of Rick Steves, and is always ready to give great travel advice. She speaks very good English and tolerated my poor Italian ("uova strapazzate"). Parking is a little tight and the hotel is close to the road, but those are minor inconveniences. I would recommend it if you are looking for a bed and breakfast experience, Italian-style.

9.8

We enjoyed immensely our four night stay at Alberghetto ala Marianna. The service was warm and welcoming. Paola made us feel right at home. Our room had a gorgeous view of the lake and the mountains. It was large and spotless, as was our private bathroom. The only drawback was the location directly on the lakeshore highway, which made it dangerous to cross with the speeding cars. We would definitely stay again on our next visit to Lake Como.

8.1

Hospitally by the owner family is great. Breakfast is great.

9.7

We stayed for one week in March 2004. The location on the lake and the view from the hotel was wonderful! Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and provided wholesome breakfasts with snacks/meals on request. The meals and wine in the restaurant were tasty and interesting.

7.0

a very good place to be although it was very hard to find to to the lack of indications of villages on the road - but this problem has nothing to do with the hotel itself of course. I would recommend to the tourists to bring their GPS system within the car to locate the hotel.

9.6

Excellent welcome from very friendly and helpful hosts. Food in restaurant superb, location outstanding. Wonderful value. Highly recommended.

5.2

Too small to be a 3* hotel. No lounge, no reception. no TVs in rooms, how did it get that rating? No front area, straight from the building onto the main road.

9.6

Unlike some of the reviews we read before booking, we did not find the road outside particularly noisy. The rooms were clean and spacious and there was a warm welcome from Paola that made one feel at home. Griante is a convenient location for touring the Lakes and there are lots of local walks providing breathtaking views. I recommend the hotel and and envisage numerous more visits with my family.

9.9

The facilities and service were the very best for this property type and offered exceptional value for money. The hosts and staff could not have been more helpful, knowledgable and enthusiastic. I would return here any time and recommend this to all my friends. It is well worth eating in the downstairs restaurant for a special treat.

9.5

The hotel was really nice and the owner very helpful and welcoming. Her suggestions and information/maps really helped to make our visit very good. The only improvement would be that having made our reservation, it would have been better if the confirmation e-mail contained we clear directions to the hotel (we only had just the village name), a full address and a telephone number (which we coukd have then left as an emergency contact)

9.1

Very enjoyable stay. Well decorated and furnished bedrooms. Excellent choice for breakfast including homemade bread and cakes. Made us very welcome and gave us lots of local knowledge.

8.9

A very nice accomodation right by the lake with nice views. It is close to the highway but nice for the price. The owner is wonderful and helpful and the breakfast is delicious. There is a restaurant right there that serves nice meals also. We enjoyed our stay very much.

9.8

This place is a true gem. Great view from the balconies from the street side rooms. Its walking distance to the water bus dock. The owner Paula is a great help with everything. The restaurant below is first rate. Definitely the best rooms we had in Italy.

9.8

Paola & Ty are great hosts. Don't miss dining in their attached restorante. Scrambled eggs for breakfast what a treat after all those dry continental breakfasts elsewhere. Only a 30 min walk to Mennaggio if you miss the bus and the ferry.

9.5

We stayed in La Marianna in the second week of september. I presume that the traffic was much less than in July and August. Because the main road in front of the hotel is really very busy. But during the night it was not too bad. I did sleep very tight with open window! on the very comfortable bed. The views from this place are beautifull. You are on the spot to travel by boat to several places around the lake. One can walk to Villa Carlotta and the magnificent gardens. We enjoyed our stay very much. Paola and Ty made us feel very welcome. We had breakfast in the lovely garden at the lake. We enjoyed the gourmet dinners of Ty in his perfectly runned and cosy restaurant. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at La Marianna and we certainly want to return. Afra Simons

9.7

We couldn't be happier - the owners were lovely and accomodating, the breakfast was more than the expected, the view from the room was gorgeous, and I could go on and on about the fabulous restaurant downstairs, La Cucina de Marianna. Every dish on the menu was mouth watering...we didn't even risk going anywhere else the entire 3 nights we were there.

9.6

The setting has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The hotel is charming with wonderful views and a friendly atmosphere. The owner does everything to advise on possible trips to take and give lots of useful information on the local area. The hotel is very clean and well decorated in a modern yet rustic style , breakfast is very good and including homemade ingredients. The restuarant downstairs is wonderful ... has to be the finest on the lake...

9.6

We stayed at La Marianna for two nights and this hotel was a pleasant surprise.The location was very convenient being close to the ferry, and had a good view of the lake and town of Bellagio across the lake. The outdoor dining area on the lake shore had one of the best views. The service provided by Paola and her staff was one of the best that we got in Italy. The attached restaurant served great food. We would recommend this place to all our friends.

9.8

My wife and I spent 4 nights at the Alberghetto La Marianna in early September 2003. The room was quite large and ours had a balcony with a view of Lake Como. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay there. Everyone on the staff were pleasent, helpful, and attentive. We absolutely loved the outdoor breakfast area right on the lake with Bellagio directly accross the water from us. Speaking of the breakfast area, the breakfasts were outstanding. The best of our 3 weeks in Italy on this trip. We also ate at the restaurant attached to the hotel for one of our evening meals. It too was excellent. Both my wife and I wish we had had more of our meals there. Getting to the hotel was a bit of problem only because the bus from Malpensa to Como leaves Malpensa only twice a day. We arrived just after the first bus left so we had to wait 4 or 5 hours for the next one. After getting to Como we hopped on the number 10 bus which stops directly in front of the Marianna. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Marianna and on Lago di Como in general.

10

Cannot say enough good things about this hotel! The view and the comfort level was such that we didn't need to leave the room! Paola made us feel very welcome and the location was perfect- close enough to walk to everything without being innunadated by tourists. The restaurant downstairs run by Paola's husband Ty and chef Antonio is one of the best restaurants I have eaten in the world over!! Great wine, great food and the hotel absolutely perfect!!

6.3

The most disspointing is that you`re not informed about the traffic noise. The Hotel, overall nice, is directly on the main street. Thats poor, sorry.

8.5

Alberghetto La Marianna is a cute little hotel located diretly at Lake Como. Very nice and spacious rooms (without TV - but so what ...). We had a room with a fantastic view to the lake. Excellent breakfast and a very friendly atmosphere. The only problem is the noise due to the road traffic. We found it something hard to fall asleep.