We are not
a hotel
“I welcome you into my home, and for the duration of your stay, it’s as if it were your own.”
Everything else — the residencies, the research on spaces, nearly twenty years of growth — stems from this vision.
One facility at a time
A journey marked by steady growth, all within Como. From the first apartments in the historic center to the two villas, which came one after the other, each with its own vision.
Five apartments next to the Duomo, renovated in a historic building that is home to the historic family-run inn, Ristorante Sociale.
At that time, it was the city’s first aparthotel, back when Como was still a destination reserved for only a select few travelers.
The building had to be almost completely rebuilt. We kept the proportions of the rooms and the floors and added everything needed to make them complete, from the kitchen to Wi-Fi. Those five apartments are still known today as “The Apartments.”
Over these five years, we have worked alongside more than 20 property owners to manage their vacation rentals, refining our approach and laying the groundwork (in every sense of the word) for the changes to come.
The decision to buy rather than manage the property on behalf of others. A 1950s villa with ten bedrooms, a garden, and the construction of one of the city’s few swimming pools.
The renovation brought to light eighty square meters of space that had never been built, transforming it into an extension with a clean, almost Brutalist aesthetic that dialogues with the original Rationalist design. This is the moment when Le Stanze del Lago also becomes an architectural project.
In these years, the selection has expanded: the Lake Views apartments have been added—fully self-contained and ideal for a lively, unconventional stay—with a direct view of the lake.
Those were the years when we came to understand the difference between renting out a home and hosting someone: breakfast, recommendations for the right restaurant, the person who answers the phone. That’s where our motto from back then—“more than a hotel”—came from, and today it has become “more than hospitality.”
The first new building: nothing to restore, everything to be decided. The result is an eight-room structure with an interior patio, a careful study of light, and, above all, a name that speaks for itself in Como.
Today, there are four properties: two villas, seven rooms with lake views, and the five apartments where it all began. The setting remains the same as ever: Como, its hills, and our passion for hospitality.
The alchemy of the right team at the right time
Many have been here for ten or fifteen years: they know the facilities better than the people who designed them.
No one will ever tell you to go somewhere else. And Andrea, who personally selected and oversaw the creation of each of these properties, is there almost every day. And when the owner is the same person you see at breakfast in the morning, you can really tell the difference.
No badge, no number in place of your name. We'll give you a key and the house: just as you would for a friend coming to stay with you for a few days.
An apartment you find online is often little more than four walls and a pin. Here, you'll find someone waiting for you, who opens the door, welcomes you, and suggests where to spend the evening.
Our long-standing motto is “more than a hotel.” That’s absolutely true, but it’s not just about the hotel—it’s about how much you’re willing to do for your guests.
Little everyday things
Just a few habits, perfected down to the last detail. Those are the ones guests remember—almost more than the rooms themselves.
Served entirely at the table, never as a buffet: you choose your meal the night before using a form in your room. The idea came from a trip to Morocco, where breakfast was served to us just like dinner. And we believe that every trip teaches us a lesson.
In the summer, enjoy cold dishes by the pool with ingredients from Como’s Mercato Coperto. To drink, select wines, Prosecco, and Borgo Molino Spritz.
It’s not meant for production, but serves a much smaller and more memorable purpose: to flavor the water we serve, add flavor to our dishes, and catch the eye. Many guests love to linger there and reflect.
Always ready in the lobby, always the same for years, always highly appreciated. The recipe is the only secret we won’t reveal in these pages.