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Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Bellagio Port

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Suite, Lake View | Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Piazza San Giorgio 2, Varenna, LC, 23829
  • Place, Royal Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello di Vezio
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Junior Suite, balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Lake View, Annex Building

Suite, Lake View, Annex Building

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Varenna

City center retreat .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and San Giovanni Battista Church. Branch of Lecco and Royal Victoria are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Villa Monastero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castello di Vezio - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bellagio Port - 24 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Villa Serbelloni - 25 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Varenna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lido di Varenna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Seta - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels

4-star Victorian hotel near Bellagio Port
Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Varenna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1838
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and March 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Victoria
Hotel Royal Victoria Varenna
Royal Hotel Victoria
Royal Victoria
Royal Victoria Hotel
Royal Victoria Varenna
Victoria Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Victoria
Hotel Royal Victoria by R Collection Hotels
Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels Hotel
Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels Varenna
Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels Hotel Varenna

Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 351 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIPE LEONARDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and nice hotel, friendly staff is close to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna Frempomaa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel! Wonderful staff who helped plan my birthday dinner and added a mini cake too! Love this hotel. Had steak at the Victoria grill restaurant and it was soo good. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The Royal Victoria is a beautiful property with top notch staff. We especially appreciate the help from the concierge who want to bat for us in navigating our stay in Varenna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zebedee

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible location. Extremely clean room, toiletries were plentiful with complimentary fridge treats. Bags were brought up for us, and held while we got to car. Overall amazing experience and stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Naser

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The vent in the bathroom was very noisy sounded awful informed the staff and all they did sprayed with WD40 but the noise came back after 5-10 minutes and this was reacted 3 times and finally we gave up
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely staff. Staff member Aziz was extremely welcoming and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in Varenna. The staff were super helpful. We were worried that our luggage service may have issues finding the place since it’s along Lake Como but we didn’t have any issues!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saneea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property. The balcony view was amazing!! The staff was so welcoming and friendly! Loved, loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Beautiful views

Beautiful setting and staff very friendly. We had a room with balcony looking out onto lake. One negative-parking is a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place to stay and will definitely stay here again during the next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Phoenix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was warm and welcoming. Excellent location. Special thanks to Aziz at the bar for helping with our Italian pronunciation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, professional staff, and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being in Verenna allows for all the beauty of Lake Como, without the chaos of Bellagio. It is also easy to take a quick (and beautiful) ferry ride to Bellagio if you so wish! The facilities themselves are very nice and have a resort feal to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved this hotel !

We loved the location and view !! Our room we opened the window to a beautiful village view and church bells!! Breakfast view every morning was EPIC!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the view from our balcony were exceptional!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the best!! Great service. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an excellent hotel! The location is perfect, the staff is the best, it's close to the ferry and stores. I will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025