Bellavista Boutique Hotel  

Perched above Como in the hilltop village of Brunate, minutes from the Como–Brunate funicular. Enjoy sweeping lake and Alps views and easy access to Piazza Cavour and Teatro Sociale. About an hour's drive from Milan and Lugano. This boutique, family-friendly and pet-friendly inn is a calm base for exploring Lake Como.

Newly renovated rooms keep their Art Nouveau/Art Deco soul — wooden floors, liberty-style balconies and big windows framing the lake. Just eight guestrooms mean an intimate vibe. Rooms feature flat-screen/SKY TV, Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, bathrobes and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads.

Full-service spa with massages plus a panoramic wellness area offering a Jacuzzi, hot tub, sauna and solarium (wellness area available for a fee). Bicycles to rent, a gym, a small diving club, library and picnic area add active options. A beach shuttle and various transfer services are available for a surcharge — perfect for wake-up-to-lake-breeze mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and concierge/tour desk services. On-site parking and car-rental help. Airport and train-station pick-up, limo/town car service, express check-in/out and wedding services are offered.

Ristorante Bellavista serves Italian cuisine with garden views and alfresco seating, plus a lively bar/lounge. There’s a café for snacks and limited room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:30 AM.