Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Facing the most romantic lake in the world, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior welcomes you in the heart of Como. Set within the main square, the hotel is on the lake front.

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior is a member of the Villa d’Este Hotels and will be your comfortable retreat in this elegant lake town, surrounded by green hills and offering a mild climate throughout the year.

Shopaholics will enjoy a wide range of stores and boutiques; near Hotel Barchetta Excelsior you can find garments and accessories by the best-known designers, as well as a fine choice of cashmere and silk, 2 of the most prestigious products of the area.

If you love food, you are also sure to enjoy a stay at the Barchetta Excelsior.

Italian and international cuisine is served in the Bistro Restaurant on the ground floor. An outside terrace is open during the summer season, with a snack menu. A wide selection of the finest whiskies and cocktails is also on offer for a relaxing break.

Breakfast is served in the Barchetta Restaurant on the 1st floor, with a panoramic view of the lake.

Rooms: 84




Hotel Facilities
General
Newspapers, Breakfast Buffet, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Luggage Storage, Bar, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Parking , Heating

Services
Internet Services, Laundry, Babysitting/Child Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bridal Suite, Breakfast in the Room, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying


Food & beverageItalian and international cuisine is served in the Bistro Restaurant on the ground floor. An outside terrace is open during the summer season, with a snack menu. An American Bar with a wide selection of the finest whiskies and cocktails is also on offer for a relaxing break. Breakfast is served in the Barchetta Restaurant on the 1st floor, with a panoramic view of the lake.

Barchetta Excelsior's sister hotel, Palace Hotel, features the Antica Darsena restaurant which features a panoramic view of the lake and the ideal place either for a candlelit dinner or business meeting.

Garden Bar Ceccato is found in the gardens of the Palace Hotel, facing the lake. It is the ideal place for light dishes and snacks, including pizza and sandwiches. Taking a break outside, you can taste one of the finest ice creams in town.

For a very special evening, the Veranda Restaurant, located in Cernobbio on the beautiful grounds of Grand Hotel Villa d'Este, is elegant and superb. The restaurant offers 1st-class cuisine, meeting the expectations of the most demanding clients. There is a spectacular lake view. Dress code required.

The Grill Restaurant of The Grand Hotel Villa d'Este offers a selection of Italian and international dishes in an informal and intimate ambiance.

Area informationDuring your stay you can:
- Visit the historical villas, including: Villa Olmo; Villa Carlotta; Villa Balbianellol; Villa Melzi; Villa del Pizzo; and Villa d'Este.

- Hire a private boats or take a ferry along the lake, offering views of the most important villas. The lake is approximately 45 km long 3 km wide.

- Visit typical villages, such as: Cernobbio; Bellaggio; Menaggio; Brunate; and Isola Comacina.

- Attend or host business events; the conference and exhibition centre of Villa Erba Cernobbio is found 3 km from the hotel.

- Spend a day shopping in Milan (only 45 minutes from Como).

- Enjoy a tour in Switzerland: Lugano, Lucarno and the New Casino of Campione. The hotel is located 3 km from the border.

Travel information
By Car:
From Milan Linate Airport:
- Follow directions towards Como-Chiasso on the A9 motorway.
- Exit at Como Sud.
- Follow the signs towards the town centre.
The distance is approximately 65 km and it takes 50 minutes to reach the hotel.

From Milan Malpensa Airport:
- Follow directions towards Milan on the A8 motorway.
- When you reach Cantalupo, join the A9 motorway towards Como–Chiasso.
- Exit at Como Sud.
- Then, as above.
The distance is approximately 60 km and it takes 40 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Lugano Agno Airport:
- Follow directions towards Lugano.
- Once in Lugano, follow signs for the A9 motorway Lugano-Milano.
- 200 metres after crossing the border, veer left towards Cernobbio/Lago.
- Follow signs to the town of Como.
The distance is approximately 35 km and it takes 30 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo):
93 km by highway and 65 km with national roads.

By Train
From Germany and Switzerland: Como is the first station after the Swiss border. Most trains running to Milan and to other Italian destinations stop at the Como San Giovanni station. For travellers coming from other directions, Milan Centrale is an important crossroads. Once at the Milano Centrale station, connect to Como through trains running to Switzerland and Germany. From the San Giovanni station, you can reach the hotel either by taxi (in 5 minutes) or on foot (in 10/15 minutes, if travelling with light luggage).

From the Milan Malpensa Airport: take the Malpensa Express (Ferrovie Nord Milano). Get off at the Saronno station and look for the connection to Como Nord Lago station. The hotel is only 5 minutes from the station (direction Lung Lario Trieste).The total distance is approximately 60 km and it takes 60 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Milan Linate Airport: catch bus number 1 to Piazza San Babila. When there, look for the underground station (MM, Line 1, Red Line) and catch the train to Cadorna. Soon after leaving the underground, you will find the Milano Nord Cadorna station, where trains to Como Nord Lago run approximately every 60 minutes (30 minutes during rush hours).The total distance is approximately 65 km and it takes 90 minutes to get to the hotel.

By Taxi:
Pick-up and transfer services can be arranged upon request to and from the airports of Milano Linate, Milan Malpensa and Lugano and to and from the main train stations.

Hotel PoliciesCheck in
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