It is very close to the port, Como Nord Lago train station and the Brunate funicolare. We booked the room with the private bathroom as this property also has rooms with shared bathrooms too. The staff were helpful. You can find loads of restaurants close by. For my muslim friends there are 2 halaal restaurants very close to this property.

It was a two minute walk to Lake Como. Carmelo, who managed the Reception, was an absolute delight. He was so kind and helpful. The room was very clean and fresh and we had air-conditioning, as well as an overhead fan. There is secure parking available, which you do have to pay for, but it is inexpensive. It’s a great benefit, as parking is not easily available in Como.

There is no lift and our room was on the third floor. The stairs were steep and two flights per floor. I transferred some belongings into a bag and left my suitcase in the car, which made it easier. The hotel is quite dated, but the room was fresh and clean and it had air-conditioning.

lovely rooms in the best location. easy to get in and out and bags can be left there pre/ post check out which is always helpful. wifi worked great too.

Shower door were translucent so a tad see through but fine if you hang your towel over (it doesn’t get wet we tried it)

In Riva Al Lago exceeded expectations in every way. From beginning to end it was just a pleasure. The owner welcomed us warmly and set the tone for an excellent stay.What a pleasure! Mario handled our check-in very professionally (and was always available to answer questions, give recommendations and assist where possible.) I immediately felt like a valued guest. The room was exactly as on the photos. It is extremely clean and looks out over the bustling street. The bed is comfortable and the on shared bathroom large enough with good water pressure in the shower. What more can you want? The area is safe and central. Exploring the city and the whole of the Lake Como region is exceedingly easy with the nearby Ferry stops, Main train station and bus stops. The area also has all the shops and amenities, with everything you might need, for an extended stay. Do yourself a favour and eat at the restaurant attached to the accommodation. The food is fantastic! I was sorry to leave this wonderful property and would be happy to recommend the In Riva Al Lago to anyone looking forward to an unforgettable yet affordable stay in Como.

We loved that the staff / owner was very nice and always asking if we needed something different and if we needed help. They even gave us one of the best rooms (also because the hotel was empty which is perfectly normal as we went in the winter i.e. no tourists). They gave us some snacks in the room, tea, and also soluble coffee! The room was also very warm, clean, and comfortable even if it was small. It was better than expected. Another point is that they let us check in 1h before.

Unfortunately the only negative point is that there was never a person in the reception. We even had to do some type of self check out because we had to run to the train and no one was in the reception (when it says the opening hours are 8-10am...). Please make sure that at least your contact / phone numbers work. We called both and one was off and no one picked up the other...

Location location location - perfect👌. I enjoyed my stay at In Riva Al Lago. The staff were most friendly and helpful. My room was large and ensuite adequate.

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The hotel is a little hard to find and access by car. Parking in Como and around the inn also proved challenging. The staff however was fantastic and clearly doing their best to help and assist us in many ways. The hotel staff was also particularly nice, from the kind owner doing backflips to help us plan ferry ride and find parking (a nightmare here!), or the absolutely wonderful receptionist giving recommendations. Even the maid stopped what she was doing to help me carry wine boxes and suitcases up 3 floors. The PEOPLE made this stay enjoyable! Air conditioning was appreciated and room was very clean.

I wish I had a bigger or second blanket. Just one fitted sheet and flat sheet on bed.

Literally 30 seconds walk to the lake, good size room will the necessities, clean and right next to the train station.

Very comfortable stay. The location is great with the main bus station right at your doorstep. The ferry is also close by. There are restaurants at comfortable walking distance. The room is pretty basic, but clean and well kept throughout my stay. Also provided along with the electric kettle are tea/coffee sachets which was a nice thoughtful touch. Overall a good experience.

No elevator to the second floor (if you have a lot of luggage might be an issue, otherwise it's not a big problem). The toilets have an automatic sensor to switch on which doesn't work that well and might switch off while you're in the can or might be running on even after you're done. A semi-automatic might be a good option there. The bathing cubicles could benefit with some cloth-hanging stuff inside them. It wasn't super crowded during my stay (only a few rooms had guests) so we got enough privacy though and it wasn't an issue.

Despite the fact this is a budget one-star hotel, you will find everything you need in the room like hangers, a kettle, coffee, tea, etc. The building is in a great location in the very center of the city, literally 2 minutes from the Lake of Como. My room had a tiny balcony with a view of the city streets and the mountains beyond.

My room was located in a neighboring building and the system of automatic locks on the gates and doors was a bit tricky. At first, I even got stuck in the yard of the house, but later I managed to figure everything out.