Dandelion Como Suites and Park

What Dandelion Como Suites and Park does

Dandelion Como Suites and Park is a boutique hospitality property located in Villa Guardia in the Lombardy countryside near Como, Italy, operating under Fiori Bianchi Srl (Italian SRL, founded 2020). The estate combines a historic aristocratic villa ('La Villa') with a courtyard building ('La Corte') offering Villa Suites (32-34 m², up to 4 guests), Deluxe Rooms in both buildings (20-26 m²), La Corte Apartments (32-45 m², up to 6 guests, with kitchenette), and compact Double Rooms (14 m²). On-site amenities include the Arabella Restaurant (contemporary local Larian cuisine), Dandelion Café (aperitivo), an outdoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, yoga and massage services, and event spaces for weddings, corporate retreats, and team building. The property is pet-friendly and offers free parking and EV charging.

The business operates a multi-segment go-to-market targeting leisure travellers and couples, corporate groups (via packages such as 'Business Relax' at €133+VAT/night single), celebration/private events, and wellness seekers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company's website booking engine, powered by Verticalbooking (Zucchetti Hospitality), with phone and email reservations and a dedicated corporate/events sales channel. Pricing is largely quote-based and supplemented by themed experience packages (Romantic, SPA, Active e-Bike, Golf, Birthday, Corporate), curated local experience partnerships (AeroClub Como seaplane tours, Monticello Golf Club, Balloon Tour, Cicero Experience), and a Dandelion Boutique selling exclusive jacquard textiles sourced from a historic 1970-founded weaving mill that supplies Gucci and Prada.

The company has 6 employees, operates as an Italian private limited company with no disclosed funding, parent entity, or institutional investors, and reports revenue is not publicly disclosed. Content marketing is delivered via an in-house Magazine (Lake Como itineraries, food and wine, golf, film locations, eco-tourism) and organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest), supported by an email newsletter. Technology infrastructure is limited to commodity hospitality tooling (Verticalbooking reservation engine, Gruppo Siges web hosting); no AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or proprietary software are present.

Name

Dandelion Como Suites and Park

Legal name

FIORI BIANCHI SRL

Website

https://dandelioncomo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dandelion Como Suites and Park is a boutique hotel and event venue in Villa Guardia, Como (Italy), offering design suites, apartments, Arabella Restaurant, wellness facilities, and event spaces for leisure travellers, corporate groups, weddings, and wellness retreats near Lake Como.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness-Lifestyle Boutique Hotels (THAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel
• Hospitality services
• Wedding venue
• Corporate retreat venue
• Wellness retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Guardia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room and suite accommodations: Revenue from overnight stays in Villa Suites, Deluxe Rooms (in Villa and in Corte), apartments (La Corte), and double rooms. Rooms accommodate 2–6 guests. Bookings handled via the website booking engine and phone/email.
2. Food and beverage: Revenue from Ristorante Arabella (contemporary local cuisine), Dandelion Café (aperitivo), and private dining events. Restaurant serves both overnight guests and external visitors.
3. Events and weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate retreats, team building, and private events. Custom packages are quoted on request (e.g., Business Relax from €133+VAT/night).
4. Experiences and activities: Revenue from curated experiences including yoga, e-bike tours, golf packages, and wellness retreats, offered as add-on packages to overnight stays or as standalone purchases.
5. Dandelion Boutique: Retail sales of exclusive jacquard textile products and accessories, vintage items, and glassware, produced by a historic weaving mill founded in 1970 that supplies major luxury brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dandelion Como Suites and Park operates a boutique hotel property near Lake Como offering design suites, deluxe rooms, apartments, and double rooms across two buildings (La Villa and La Corte), alongside on-site dining (Ristorante Arabella and Dandelion Café), wellness facilities (Finnish sauna, outdoor pool, yoga), and event hosting for weddings and corporate retreats. The property also retails exclusive jacquard textile products through the Dandelion Boutique and offers curated local experiences (e-bike tours, golf, wellness, team building).

Product overview

Dandelion Como Suites and Park is a boutique hotel operating as a single unified property offering multiple accommodation types across two main buildings: La Villa (historic villa with suites and deluxe rooms) and La Corte (courtyard with apartments, deluxe rooms, and double rooms). The property combines lodging with dining (Arabella Restaurant and Dandelion Café), wellness facilities (pool, Finnish sauna, yoga, massage), and event services (weddings, corporate retreats, team building). Additional offerings include the Dandelion Boutique (textile and vintage products) and curated local experiences. Room categories range from compact double rooms (14 m²) to villa suites (32-34 m²) and apartments (32-45 m² accommodating up to 6 guests). The property positions itself as a pet-friendly venue with free parking and EV charging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arabella Restaurant: On-site restaurant serving contemporary local cuisine with traditional Larian dishes.
• Dandelion Café
• Dandelion Boutique

Products and services

• Villa Suite Largest accommodation category at the property, featuring direct park access or private terrace, Lombard terracotta floors, and original beams. Furnished with contemporary and vintage design using exclusive Como fabrics. Accommodates up to 4 guests with double bed and twin sofa.
• Deluxe Room in Villa Villa-building rooms accommodating up to 4 guests with double bed and sofa bed, bathroom with shower or bathtub, and park views. Modern amenities with design-led interiors.
• Deluxe Room in Corte Well-lit rooms in the courtyard building with elegant settings, Lombard terracotta flooring, original beams, and park or internal courtyard views. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
• La Corte Apartments Self-catering apartments ideal for family vacations, with living area, kitchenette (dishwasher, microwave, stove, sink), separate bedroom, and independent entrance. Rustic-chic atmosphere with furniture made from a tree that fell in the property's park. Accommodates up to 6 guests for long stays.
• Double Rooms (Monolocali) Compact courtyard rooms formerly farmer residences, restored in a minimalist rustic-chic style. Feature double bed, private entrance, and bathroom with shower.
• Ristorante Arabella On-site restaurant serving contemporary local cuisine with traditional Larian dishes. Serves both overnight guests and external visitors.
• Dandelion Café On-site café offering aperitifs and casual dining in an intimate park setting.
• Outdoor Swimming Pool Outdoor pool located in the secluded part of the park surrounded by centuries-old trees. Features sunny areas, shaded spots, parasols, sun loungers, and secluded tables. Non-smoking area. Open seasonally from 1 June (weather permitting).
• Wellness and Spa Wellness facilities including Finnish sauna, relaxation areas, outdoor yoga sessions in the park guided by a professional, and massage services.
• Dandelion Boutique On-site boutique shop selling textile products and accessories made from exclusive jacquard fabrics in limited editions, sourced from a historic Como weaving mill (founded 1970) producing for luxury brands. Also offers vintage crystal vases, vintage glassware, period dishes, and vintage clothing.
• Events and Weddings Venue Event venue for weddings, corporate retreats, team building, and private celebrations. Combines indoor spaces, park grounds, restaurant, and on-site accommodation for an all-in-one event experience.
• Team Building Activities Customized team building proposals including outdoor activities, sports, wellness experiences, and culinary team building. Activities range from off-road e-bike tours, theatre ensemble, escape room, quizzes, to cooking classes and wellness activities, offered in partnership with external providers.
• Curated Experiences Curated local experiences including Lake Como visits, golf, historic villa tours, cycling tourism, hiking, urban itineraries, shopping, food and wine tastings, language classes, gastronomic tours, yoga, and personal training.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verticalbooking / Zucchetti Hospitality SrlcoreTechnology or IntegrationVerticalbooking, a Zucchetti company, provides the online reservation and booking engine infrastructure for Dandelion Como's direct website bookings. The platform handles real-time availability, multi-currency transactions, and booking management. Dandelion recommends this platform for online reservations and notes it is used for processing guest credit card data for bookings.
• AeroClub ComominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner referenced in Dandelion's 'Top 9 Original Gift Ideas' editorial, offering seaplane tours over Lake Como as a unique experience near the property. Featured as a curated local activity for guests.
• Balloon TourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHot air balloon experience provider featured in Dandelion's gift ideas editorial. Offers winter balloon flights over the Brianza landscape and across Italy, promoted as an original gift experience for Lake Como visitors.
• Monticello Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf club near Lake Como featured in Dandelion's editorial content as a curated activity for guests, linked to golf packages and the Golf Experience offering promoted on the Dandelion website.
• Cicero ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMindfulness and nature walk experience provider featured in Dandelion's eco-tourism editorial. Offers mindfulness in the woods of Lake Como combined with agriturismo visits, promoted as a gift experience.
• A historic weaving mill (founded 1970)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn Italian weaving mill founded in 1970 that produces jacquard fabrics for luxury fashion brands (Gucci, Prada) has created an exclusive collection for Dandelion Boutique from its historic archives. The collection includes textile products and accessories available only in limited editions at the property's boutique.
• Tira, Molla e MesadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraditional Lombard restaurant in Como recommended by Dandelion in its food & wine editorial for experiencing authentic local cuisine (casseola, pizzoccheri).
• Teatro SocialeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric restaurant near Lake Como and the historic centre, recommended by Dandelion for traditional Como cuisine.
• Terrazza 241minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCocktail bar in Como with an outdoor pool, recommended by Dandelion in its aperitivo section for excellent cocktails in a stylish setting.
• Vintage Jazz CafèminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAtmospheric cocktail bar in Como, recommended by Dandelion for its vintage atmosphere and cocktails.
• CornobobòminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCocktail bar in Como offering a wide selection of beers, local wines, and selected bitters, recommended by Dandelion for aperitivo experiences.
• Gruppo Siges Srl (sysdat-turismo.it)coreTechnology or IntegrationGruppo Siges Srl provides web hosting and platform services for Dandelion Como's website, physically hosting the site on an intra-EU server. Listed as the technology platform powering the property's digital presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Villa d'Este: Historic grand luxury hotel on Lake Como with extensive rooms, restaurants, spa, marina, and event facilities. Larger, longer-established competitor in the same Como luxury hospitality category.

Direct peers

• Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como: Luxury five-star resort on Lake Como offering rooms, fine dining, spa, and event hosting. Comparable as a destination property targeting luxury leisure and corporate guests in the same Lake Como catchment as Dandelion.
• Hotel Tremezzo: Iconic five-star lakeside hotel on Lake Como with suites, multiple restaurants, spa, and event spaces. Directly comparable luxury boutique property competing for the same leisure, corporate, and wedding demand near Como.
• Relais Villa Vittoria: Small boutique lakeside hotel on Lake Como offering rooms, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable boutique size and event-led go-to-market targeting the same Como-area weddings and corporate retreats.
• Il Sereno Lago di Como: Design-led boutique five-star hotel on Lake Como with suites, Michelin-level dining, spa, and lake views. Closely comparable in scale, design positioning, and target guest profile.
• Vista Palazzo Lago di Como: Small luxury boutique hotel directly on Lake Como focused on design, intimate scale, and curated experiences. Closely comparable in boutique positioning and proximity to the Como/Milan/Swiss corridor.
• Castadiva Resort & Spa: Boutique five-star resort on Lake Como combining rooms, multiple restaurants, spa, and event/wedding hosting. Directly comparable in operating model combining accommodation, F&B, wellness, and events.

Regional players

• Borgo dei Conti Resort: Boutique resort in Umbria/Italy combining historic estate, rooms, restaurant, spa, and event hosting. Comparable in concept as an Italian historic-estate boutique destination with similar accommodation-plus-event operating model.

Others

• Château Monfort: Boutique five-star hotel in Milan with rooms, restaurant, spa, and event spaces. Adjacent peer serving overlapping corporate and luxury leisure demand from the Milan/Como corridor, though based in Milan city rather than Como.

Emerging players

• L'Albereta: Relais & Châteaux boutique wellness retreat in Franciacorta (Lombardy) with rooms, spa, restaurant, and wellness programming. Comparable as a regional wellness-led boutique property targeting similar Italian and European leisure/wellness guests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dandelioncomo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dandelion-suites-and-park-como
• Instagraminstagram.com/dandelioncomo
• Pinterestpinterest.it/direzione6957

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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