Passalacqua

Passalacqua is stunning, absolutely idyllic. The elevated position, the glorious gardens, the stylish, no expense spared design and decoration - simply beautiful. I came for lunch and was warmly welcomed. Staff were wonderful - fun, friendly and unpretentious from start to finish. A perfect sunny day meant most diners opted for the outdoor terrace, enjoying its wraparound vistas over manicured grounds and the pretty town of Moltrasio. Food was very good, as indeed it should be given the prices. You can go a la carte or choose from 2 short tasting menus (€250 or €350 respectively). An indulgent but memorable experience.

Best restaurant and view in Europe. Been in Lake Como for eight days and have eaten at the best restaurants, but was far above everything else. The service we received from the warm staff was like I was at a family reunion. We especially appreciated Simone Migliorin who was the most professional person I have interacted with in all my trips to Italy and Europe.

Italian Paradise The most beautiful place on Lake Como. It was a magical paradise. The service was impeccable and design details were thoughtful and luxurious.

This is a stunning hotel. Everything is decorated in that old world decor but feels fresh and new and not old and outdated like their absolutely abysmal sister hotel Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The service is 50/50. Breakfast was excellent service but we had some mishaps with service a few times at dinner. We also had a kind of disaster of a picnic where nobody knew what to do, food was missing, we had no cups or plates, it was a mess. Another time we were having the most amazing dinner over the pool and the cooks were having screaming match. It was funny for a minute but then just awkward. The waiter had to run over and yell at them. It was odd. Other than that service at the pool was good and service for the rooms was excellent with little to no wait time whenever requesting anything. Food. Breakfast was amazing. Lunch and dinner very good for the most part with some average dishes as well. Grounds. Way bigger than you would think with multiple levels of various areas and you can easily walk down to the lake and swim or just relax (but not service there). The hotel is very private and you cannot enter the property unless you are having dinner which I appreciate. Spa is very small and kind of hidden in a small area that's really dark. Room. Our room was huge and amazing. Full dyson hair care in every room is amazing. Built in speakers is amazing. This part of the lake is stunning. There is a lot of air noise from helicopter tours and small planes but you get used to it. It's really a beautiful place not to be missed.

Staying at Passalacqua was nothing short of extraordinary. This is, without a doubt, the most detail-oriented and breathtaking hotel I have ever experienced. Every corner of the property is thoughtfully designed—each piece of artwork, every flower arrangement, and the impeccable décor reflect a level of care and sophistication that sets this hotel apart. We had almost booked the Villa d’Este, and while we did have the chance to enjoy lunch there, it simply doesn’t compare. Villa d’Este is beautiful in its own right and certainly worth visiting, but Passalacqua offers a more updated, luxurious, and intimate experience. One highlight of our stay was the enchanting atmosphere created by the talented piano player in the main dining room. His performances elevated our dining experience to an entirely new level, perfectly complementing the ambiance of the hotel. His artistry was so moving that it made the meal feel like a memorable event in itself. Passalacqua is a gem that deserves every bit of praise it receives. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable stay in Lake Como, this is the place.

I just returned from a trip to Italy with my in-laws. I had no roll in planning and was really just going where I was told, so I was oblivious to the hype around the hotel going into it. The other necessary context is that we were also traveling with a 14-month old baby. This meant that for many of the outings I stayed back for nap time with my daughter while my wife went with her family, then when she woke up, we would hang out at the hotel. The hotel itself is stunning. The grounds are gorgeous. However, other hotels are beautiful, and other grounds are beautiful, other locations are beautiful, etc. etc. What sets this hotel apart from anything else I have ever experienced was the staff. They were simultaneously very formal while also being so familiar that I had to remind myself that it is inappropriate to hug them after an interaction. I could say many things about them but I will share a few small anecdotes that perfectly incapsulate the experience. 1. For my daughter's afternoon nap, I would let her sleep on my chest somewhere outside on the grounds. Every time I did some staff member would see me, walk over and whisper to ask if the bambini would like a blanket. 2. After having lunch in the bar several times, the staff all knew her name and my daughter was getting more comfortable with them. While I was having lunch they would call her to walk to them then as she would walk to them they would act like they were going to tickle her and she would run back to me cackling. 3. When the weather took a turn for the worse, the spa manager noticed me walking with my daughter and came over to say, "sir, normally the spa is not for babies, but with this weather, your daughter will need something to do for fun. If you would like to use our indoor pool, just call the spa and I will tell you when it is empty so she can enjoy a swim." 4. At most hotels the housekeeping staff barely makes eye contact with you. here that is not the case. One evening, my daughter was wearing toddle "walking socks" that are sorta like hospital socks for babies, but she wanted to go outside and so her socks were getting wet. One of the housekeeping staff that looked like she was ending her day walked by us, and then without saying anything caught back up to us. She had retrieved a set of baby-sized hotel slippers and stopped to help me put them on my baby girl! I was so touched. When I relayed the story to the hotel manager he said, "as a father, I have goosebumps, and as a hotelier as well. I will relay this to the housekeeping team and they will appreciate it." 5. Lastly, on our last night at the hotel we sat down for a fancy candlelit dinner in the main dining room. A four year old (my niece) was having trouble sitting through dinner, so her mother told her that since she had already eaten enough she would set her up with her tablet to watch a movie in the next room while we finished dinner. When her father went to check on her, he found the hotel manager en