Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, a member of Villa d'Este Hotels, enjoys a spectacular setting in the heart of Como, within easy walking distance of Piazza Cavour, Como-Brunate Funicular, and Como Lago Nord Train Station (with direct connections to Milan). The hotel offers 84 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and satellite programming. Private bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and a nearby fitness facility (complimentary use). Guests can dine in the Bistro Restaurant, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and a bar/lounge, or enjoy room service (limited hours). A continental breakfast is available for a fee, and a buffet breakfast with lake views is served in the Barchetta Restaurant. The hotel also features event facilities (conference space and meeting rooms), a terrace, and limited on-site parking. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (24 hours). Lugano (LUG-Agno), Milan Malpensa (MXP), and Linate (LIN) airports are within driving distance; Milan Malpensa is the preferred airport. Many attractions are within walking distance, including the Como Cathedral, Lungolago di Como, and numerous other historical sites and points of interest.