Dandelion Como Suites & Park

Overpriced and underdelivering Let me start by saying this: I have spent nights in all sorts of old farmhouses, from lovingly restored estates to crumbling structures with more character than comfort. I appreciate the quirks that come with age. This is not about expecting perfection. But when a property charges a premium, it must deliver more than nostalgia and excuses. At Dandelion Como, the disconnect between price and reality is impossible to ignore. No air conditioning, no heating, no solution The air conditioning was not working. When asked, the staff explained that it was due to “strange weather.” That is not a solution. The heater also did not work. Regardless of the season, a room should offer a functional temperature control system. This is basic, not optional. Check-in: the art of being ignored There was no greeting, no smile, no effort to make us feel welcome. The staff behaved more like indifferent landlords than hosts. If hospitality is meant to create a sense of arrival, this place missed the memo entirely. The room: old farmhouse, yes — but still filthy We understand it is a farmhouse conversion. That does not mean the floor should be so dirty that your feet turn black after ten minutes without slippers. Insects were everywhere. The charm of old architecture vanishes quickly when basic cleanliness is neglected. Bathroom: no space for anything There was no shelf, ledge, or usable surface to place a toothbrush or any personal items. The bathroom was not minimalist. It was simply impractical. Three guests, one towel We were three people. We received one towel. That alone speaks volumes. Noise: an echo chamber with creaky floors It is an old building, but the noise levels were astonishing. We heard every step, every piece of furniture being dragged above us, every late-night conversation. This is not inevitable in older buildings. It is the result of ignoring soundproofing entirely. The bed: bad design meets cheap materials The mattress was so soft it collapsed near the edge. You felt like you might roll off just by turning over. The pillows were oddly thick and round, made from hard foam, almost engineered to cause neck pain. Curtains that surrender at dawn The curtains did not block light at all. At sunrise, the room was instantly bright. Sleep ended then, like it or not. Gravel courtyard: a nightly concert of crunching wheels The courtyard is covered in gravel. That might sound charming until you try to sleep. Every suitcase wheel and footstep echoes directly into the rooms. When new guests arrive at night, you hear it all. I am not a light sleeper. I still woke up. Pool: a surprise you learn at check-in The pool, prominently featured on the website, was not working. This small fact is only revealed once you arrive. At that point, there is little you can do but feel misled. Final verdict: youth hostel atmosphere at luxury hotel prices Dandelion Como delivers a mismatched experience. If you enjoy being ignored, waking to

This place is absolutely incredible. The staff are so so nice and so accommodating we ended up extending our stay for 5 days because we loved it so much there. It’s an old estate so it’s beautiful and I have the best gnocchi I’ve ever had in my life at their restaurant. I think this is my favourite hotel ever. Highly highly recommend this place if you need somewhere in the como region

An overnight stay on our way South. A villa turned into a hotel with expansive gardens and and excellent resteraunt. Rooms are well appointed and the service is perfect. Resteraunt has a lovely menu with some interesting options. I would stay here again.

Wow!!! What a lucky find. It was by chance I found this gem. As an owner of holiday accommodation in Italy I always think I do everything better but they have hit the mark here in every way. The design and setting are sophisticated and elegant, grown up. It is refined; from the rooms to the bar. The buildings are enveloped in mature parkland that just relaxes the soul. The food was 5 star and staf super friendly. I liked it so much I said that if they ever decide to sell to contact me.

We needed a night before flying home from Milan. We had the most amazing dinner on our anniversary with Alessandro the waiter. Food was amazing and atmosphere was fantastic! He is amazing, we would return for him alone! Ciao Bella!! Desk staff was also amazing and gave great advise about the region.

Unfortunately our stay at Dandelion Suites was not like we expected. We arrived at Dandelion late in the afternoon after a long day of travelling by car. We checked in to a very nice and spacious appartment. The receptionisted asked if we would have dinner at the restaurant and we agreed. Around 20 o'clock we went to the terrace to have dinner. The waitress told us that there was no reservation. The receptionist told her that we just arrived and would like to have dinner. We were seated at a table but she refused to serve us. After waiting for 20-30 minutes, we asked her several times if we could order a drink but she refused. It was not very busy at that moment. Only three other tables were occupied. We went to the receptionist and he tried to solve things but it didn't work out. Very tired and disappointed we went to another restaurant to have dinner. Our evening was ruined. It was a very disappointing experience. I booked at Dandelion Suites because of the good reviews and the excellent restaurant but we couldn't experience that. During our stay (2 nights) we saw the waitress again at breakfast but no excuses have been made.