Hotel booking, Como, Lombardy, Italy, from ahotelinitaly.com

Set amidst beautiful scenery on the banks of Lake Como, surrounded by magnificent 19th century villas, the Hotel Britannia Excelsior sits just 50 metres from the landing stage from the boats - with superb views over the Bellagio promontory. The hotel was created in 1830.

The Hotel du Lac occupies a stupendous lakeside position, on the western shore of Como and in the historic centre of Menaggio. This lovely accommodation is run by the Beretta family and was entirely renovated in 2001. Set only 10 metres from the waters of Lago di Como.

With a very special atmosphere, full of Italian brio and flair, the Hotel San Marino offers a quite marvellous base for your vacation on Lake Como. This three-star accommodation is in Leglio, on the western bank of the lake.

With a superb position on Lake Como, the three-star Hotel Sole is in Santa Maria Rezzonico (part of San Siro), 6km north of Menaggio. This family 'pensione' is situated directly on the lake, with panoramic views, a garden and beach. There is private parking and a bar, and boat service.

Lombardy's Hotel La Perla is in Tremezzo, on the western banks of Lake Como (the bottom lefthand fork of the lake). Constructed in 1962 as a summer house, this lovely accommodation was restored in 1980 as a small hotel. With just 20 rooms, most with their own balcony.