Very accommodating and personable.

Our stay at Hotel Diffuso Il Portichetto was nothing short of magical. Nestled on the hillside in the charming village of Vezio, overlooking the beauty of Lake Como, this place offers so much more than just accommodation – it offers an authentic Italian experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The peaceful surroundings, breathtaking views, and the charm of the beautifully restored historic buildings made our stay truly unforgettable. Waking up each morning to the tranquility of Vezio was an experience in itself. What makes this place so special is its unique atmosphere. It perfectly combines rustic Italian charm with comfort and hospitality. Every detail reflects the love and care that has gone into creating such a wonderful retreat. The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always happy to help with recommendations and anything we needed during our stay. Their hospitality made us feel less like guests and more like friends. If you're looking to experience the real beauty of Lake Como away from the crowds, this is the perfect place. Hotel Diffuso Il Portichetto is a hidden gem that allows you to slow down, relax, and fully embrace la dolce vita. Thank you for an unforgettable stay. We will leave with wonderful memories and hope to return again one day. Without hesitation, 5 out of 5 stars!

Super hyggeligt lille familiært sted med skøn udsigt og rar atmosfære Ligger højt over byen og en krævende gåtur på stenet sti men anstrengelserne værd

Underbar värd och genuint hotell. Rekommenderas!

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.

熱情的員工, 優秀山景, 空氣好, 交通略有不便, 吃飯要下山才好找. 洗衣機對旅遊客來說是個加分.

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.

Nossa hospedagem em Il Porchichello foi muito satisfatória. Principalmente pelo acolhimento de Rita e sua equipe, que nos proporcionaram todo suporte em nossa estadia. O Hotel fica numa colina que proporciona uma vista muito bonita da região, particularmente no local onde se realiza o café. Os aposentos são espaçosos, muito limpos, e bem equipados. Indicado para quem deseja experimentar a vivência em uma vila italiana. Fica muito perto do Castello di Vezio.

Äkta italienskt boende med pool! Byn är så mysig. Frukosten var så god. Det är verkligen värt att gå uppför backen men kom ihåg att inte ha för mycket packning. Jag rekommenderar verkligen detta boende.