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Hotel Royal Victoria - by R Collection Hotels

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Varenna

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 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, Branch of Lecco
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪68 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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 Church of San Giorgio and Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences. Branch of Lecco and San Giovanni Battista Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Giovanni Battista Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Branch of Lecco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Villa Monastero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castello di Vezio - 14 min walk - 1.2 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 perfect for exploring Varenna
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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rarely write reviews, but I had to for my stay here at Hotel Royal Victoria, as it truly went above and beyond all of my expectations. I stayed here for almost a week in July 2025, as my wedding took place down the block, at Villa Monastero. The front desk and concierge were so helpful (Nipa and Marco) during my stay. They took care of all the things I couldn't do, such as providing a shuttle for my wedding, assisting my very handicap father, booking taxis back to Milan, reserving dinners, opening the bar past hours for my guests, and letting me use their steamer for my wedding dress and my husband's tuxedo. Everyone here is so kind and helpful. Breakfast with the view is exceptional as well. If I ever come back to Lake Como, I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

I love the view of the Lake Como
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with professional staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast has so many choices, and nice view from the room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! I'm the middle of the square, amazing breakfast, friendly staff, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not the best service.

Felt like staff was making fun when I went and asked questions at the counter. Below average service. To be honest thought that people were kind of rude. The guys outside that worked the bar near the pool are the only people that I thought were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to be and relax yourself
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful, the view from our room was amazing. Sitting outside for breakfast and dinner and taking in the views was breathtaking. Such a romantic hotel. The rooms are a little tight and we were a bit squished with our large suitcases - this is also a common theme in many of these hotels. The staff were so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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