Residence Antico Crotto — Lake Como, Italy

Residence Antico Crotto is a small, traditional apartment hotel overlooking Lake Lugano in Lake Como, Italy.

Address: Via Per Osteno 33, 22018 Porlezza, Italy, Porlezza. Property ID: 2565012.

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

Come for the lake views and welcoming hosts, not polished four-star comforts. A small, traditional apartment hotel overlooking Lake Lugano, scored for what it is.

Residence Antico Crotto is a small, traditional apartment hotel whose strongest assets are its lake-facing garden, spacious studios and welcoming owners. It’s a good pick for a relaxed Porlezza stay if character and outdoor space matter more than contemporary interiors. Booking.com’s overall feedback is solid, and guests across sites repeatedly praise the setting and personal welcome. Think simple apartment-style accommodation rather than a full-service four-star hotel.

The trade-offs are dated furnishings, lightly equipped kitchenettes and a small summer pool whose condition gets mixed feedback. Several guests also find the beds very firm. Porlezza’s centre is roughly a 25-minute walk away, making a car useful for meals and exploring. We’d skip it if you want modern rooms, dependable cooking facilities or a substantial swimming pool; it makes more sense for easygoing couples and families happy with simpler comforts.

Axel's opinion of Residence Antico Crotto, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor · hotel.com.au · in-lombardia.it. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Cottage

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