Very accommodating and personable.

I will be very honest, I was not very disappointed with the money that I spent but let me tell you about the full experience ! Rita is very helpful and she offered to pick us up from the station and brought us to the hotel ! So, first thing 1) check in time ends at 7 pm as she helps in the restaurant that they have next door (still, very restrictive, I have never experienced that before and I am glad that I didn’t get to know what would happen if we don’t make it as we tried as hard as possible traveling from zurich to reach train station at 6:25) 2) Bed was not comfortable at all as it caved in from different places and we could feel the spring in the mattress. 3) Breakfast was very limited and ordinary but the fact that it was free was a positive. 4) Walk to Varenna is very steep and it turned out to be 20 mins. 5) There is a pool and my son was excited to go in but it was frequented by owner’s dog who licked/drank water from it ! Making it uncomfortable for us to attempt going in ! My expectations were high after reading all the reviews but I was disappointed and wouldn’t recommend !

Rita is wonderful! She picked us up at the train station when we arrived. The property is very beautiful and overlooking the lake with fantastic Mountain View. The breakfast at the hotel was very good and the staffs were very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed it very much for our 5-night stay.

Had amazing stay, staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean, spacious.

Very nice stay. The views were amazing

The hotel has a deadline for check in by 7PM. But the trains in Italy no longer run on time. We arrived to Milano 1:35h late, and missed our connecting train to Varenna. We barely got into the 6:20 train which meant we were late for check in. When we arrived, Rita arranged for two of her staff to help us out. They showed considerable courtesy and even made us a light dinner. The room was functional with a goof bathroom, air conditioner, a small fridge and they added a free bottle of wine for good measure. The breakfast was very nice and the staff continued to be very nice throughout. Highly recommended.

The stay at Rita's was amazing! It was our first time in Como and this place was perfect for our stay. Rita is very kind and knowledgable as she offered in advance to pick us up from the train station and kindly gave us a ride back down on our day of checkout. There is a lovely breakfast prepared every morning with stunning views of Como, along with a room that is exceptionally well maintained, clean, and full of amenities (including a good washing machine). While the incline is quite steep, the hotel is a quick 15 minute hike down to the main town. Varenna was definitely the best choice to stay in Como for our first time as we felt it offered the most stunning views, was not super busy and good places to eat, all within a convenient commute from this lovely stay!

Wonderful helpful and friendly staff. Immaculate room. Great restaurant. Location was more difficult to access the Port than we expected. The trail was not as easy as we thought although we walked it down to the port. . Rita was very helpful and picked us up from the port one night, the other two nights we took a taxi.

Loved my room, the staff were lovely & even collected us from the ferry & the breakfast was fresh and tasty!

The host, Rita,

A wonderful, peaceful place to stay in a small village in the hills above Varenna near Castello di Vezio. Proprietor Rita and her staff make you feel very welcome. Had an excellent dinner at the little on-site restaurant run by Rita's daughter. A 20 min walk downhill on a shaded stone path takes you into Varenna; it's a steep walk back uphill or a taxi ride. Some may find this inconvenient but we liked being able to get away from the crowds in Varenna when we were done touring for the day.

Perfect location

Rita, was one of the most delightful ladies I ever meet. She wanted to help with everything. Taxi call rita, more towels call rita, need to pet a dog, well for that one you will have to call pepo. The resort was beautiful, our room overlooking the pool area and olive tree grove. There was a restaurant on site and wonderful breakfast every morning (a rare fine to have included). There was a washing machine in our room so that was nice too. The only downside was that the hotel is a half mile uphill from town, but you are rewarded with wonderful views.

Excellent deal for the location and Rita was as attentive and friendly as you could hope for. Taxis are difficult to find in the area, and she helped arrange them for both our arrival and departure. Small village within a few minutes of the Vezio castle, a beautiful area. Would highly recommend if considering a small Italian village getaway.

I normally do not write reviews; but, wanted to for this hotel. It is a small quaint hotel. It actually has a small pool and hot tub with incredible views. It is actually located in Vezio right outside of Varenna. At first, I was concerned about the location from Varenna. However, Rita the proprietor made sure we had transportation from the train station as well as to and from all of our points of interest. We seriously wanted for nothing. Rita and the staff made sure all our needs were taken care of. She even cooked us lasagna dinner herself when the local restaurant was closed. I have stayed in many hotels but never received this level of hospitality. We actually would say and continue to say where is “Rita” because this would not happen. She took care of every need and would not let us be without a ride, food, umbrella, etc. If you are planning to visit this area you will not regret staying at the Hotel Diffuso il Portichetto. Rita and her staff will treat you like family! I can’t wait to go back!!

We were treated like family from the moment we arrived until we left. Every little detail was taken care of throughout our stay, making us feel truly welcome and comfortable. The hospitality and attention to detail were exceptional.

The hotel was half way up the mountain so it was lovely to have them pick us up from the train station. The town of Varenna was easily reached with a 10 minute walk down the mountain however the uphill trip could be a bit gruelling, there is a free bus that operates from the station after 7pm. The hotel room was well appointed and even had a washing machine which was well used by us. It was a beautiful peaceful setting with pool and spa and a lovely restaurant a few steps away. The breakfast was wonderful and I would go back in a heartbeat!

This is the highlight of any trip to Lake Como. Rita ( the proprietor) is a breath of fresh air and makes sure everything is perfect for your stay. The room was lovely, completely equipped and even had a washing machine. The location, above Lake Como, was breathtaking and you could not find a better place to stay.

Rita the owner of this mountainside property is amazing. She takes extra care and attention to make sure your stay is perfect.

Great stay, the hotel and Rita, the host and all the staff are amazing! Fantastic views, a bit different from your regular hotels but that is a plus! Has a hot tub and pool as well as included breakfast (which is really good and it’s great to not have to worry about breakfast). It’s a bit outside of Varenna, it’s up in the hills, so you will need a Taxi every time to get back up to the hotel, there was a free night bus that took us to the hotel, but I believe it’s only running until October 2025. Going down to Varenna, you do need a Taxi or if you have a bike or rented car, be careful with the curves and the other Italian drivers lol. You can also do a walk down that takes about 20-25 minutes, but it is very rocky path down. Overall, great stay and room and would recommend.