Hotel Belvedere sits above the little harbour of Pescallo on the Lecco side of the Bellagio promontory, a short walk from the village centre but far from its crowds. Built in the late nineteenth century and spread over three buildings with 60 rooms, it is a four-star hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa with a sauna, steam room and Turkish bath, and an Italian restaurant called Albòri. Guests rate it very highly, and it is one of the best choices in Bellagio for a quieter stay with space to relax. The hotel runs a free shuttle to the Bellagio ferry terminal that you arrange before you travel, so you can leave the car at the hotel and still explore the lake by boat. Rooms range from standard doubles to suites, garden rooms, terrace rooms and apartments in an annex.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via Valassina 31 in the Pescallo district. Bellagio port and the centre of the village are about an eight-minute walk. Villa Serbelloni and the San Giacomo Basilica are about nine minutes away on foot, and the Villa Melzi gardens about 14. The hotel offers free on-site parking, which is limited, and a free shuttle to the ferry terminal that needs arranging in advance. Milan Malpensa airport is about an hour and 40 minutes by car.
The rooms
60 rooms in three buildings. There are standard and superior rooms, juniors and suites, garden and terrace rooms, and apartments in the annex building that sleep three to five. Many categories have a full or partial lake view. Rooms have air conditioning, heating, a desk and wired internet. The annex apartments are reached by stairs only and there is no elevator in that building, so mention any mobility needs when you book.
Pool, spa and dining
The outdoor pool is open in the warmer months and has a poolside bar. The spa has two treatment rooms offering massages, facials and body treatments, plus a sauna, steam room and Turkish bath, and it needs a reservation. Guests under 16 cannot use the spa, gym or hot tub. Albòri serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the terrace and cafe are pleasant on warm evenings. Guests often describe breakfast as included, but check your rate.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a quieter, more relaxed Bellagio with a pool and a spa, and travellers arriving by car. Pescallo is a short walk from the village centre, so expect to walk or take the shuttle back in the evening.
Good to know
The hotel closes for the winter, typically from about November to March, so check when you book. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is by noon. Dogs and cats are accepted in specific rooms for a fee, with a limit of one pet. The tourist tax is charged per person per night in the season.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor seasonal pool
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam room
- ✓Albòri restaurant and terrace
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Free shuttle to the ferry terminal
- ✓Lake-view and garden rooms
- ✓Annex apartments
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
Good questions
How far is Hotel Belvedere from the Bellagio ferry?+
About an eight-minute walk to the port, and the hotel runs a free shuttle that you arrange before you travel.
Is Hotel Belvedere open in winter?+
The hotel closes for the winter months, so check the dates when you book.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, there is free on-site parking, but spaces are limited, so ask in advance if you are driving.
