Hotel Barchetta Excelsior - Como
Piazza Cavour 1 - 22100 Como
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‹‹ tres bon hotel pour notre séjour touristique sur Come. Personnel acceuillant et disponible. Hotel a recommander››
26 Nov 2006 read hotel reviewsHOTEL OVERVIEW
hotel outside
Offering exceptional views over Lake Como, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior offers luxury 4-star accommodation in Como's main square, Piazza Cavour, right opposite the lake and close to the city's Duomo (cathedral) and historic centre.
Perfect for a romantic weekend escape, lakeside vacation or business trip to this popular Italian travel destination, the Barchetta Excelsior lies in close proximity to an array of outdoor cafes and restaurants, and within easy reach of local boat and ferry services.
Expect outstanding hospitality, friendly service and great value for money at this central Como hotel. Features include two on-site restaurants and a bar, plus ample banquet and meeting space.
LOCATION
City Area:Historical Center
Position of the zone in the city
General map
GUEST ROOMS
suite
The Barchetta Excelsior offers a range of accommodation to suit a variety of needs, including standard lodgings, superior rooms and spacious suites.
All rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathroom facilities, an in-room safe, hairdryer, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone, heating and Internet access.
Select rooms boast beautiful lake views.
- Air conditioning
- Colour TV
- Cot available upon request
- Direct dial phone
- Hairdryer in room
- Heating
- Internet plug
- LCD flat screen TV
- Mini bar
- Pay TV
- Rooms with view
- Rooms with view available upon request
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Writing desk
BREAKFAST
The American breakfast buffet is served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the restaurant room or on the breakfast terracce, during the summer months.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Credit card accepted
- Entire property is air conditioned
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Pets accepted
- Room service - limited hour
- Room service - limited menu
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Multilingual staff
- Congress facilities
- Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
- Bar
- Restaurant
HOTEL REVIEWS
Mature couple
Australia, Jun 2008
Our experience was a very good one, the breakfast was always freshly topped up and the staff very friendly. The room was immaculate with clean sheets and towels every day. The only problem we found was the noise from the piazza (on 2 nights out of 6)went on until early hours of the morning, and you can hear people in the next room if they are speaking loud.
Young couple
Germany, May 2008
We loved our stay here! The staff was wonderful. It was very quiet and the location was perfect. We parked our car in the neaby garage with no problem. Breakfast was good and we enjoyed the hotel bar at night. I would highly recommend staying here.
Mature couple
Australia, Mar 2008
This hotel has a view to die for well worth the upgrade to a lake room right accross the plaza from the ferry a most beautiful part of Italy
USA, Feb 2008
I booked for a double room, then when I checked in, what they were trying to give to my sister and me was a queen bed. ANYWERE IN THE WORLD, A DOUBLE ROOM IS TWO BEDS UNLESS INDICATED OR REQUESTED BY CUSTOMER. (I travel more tran 20 times per year). They ofered us a two bed romm, but at a higher price, and... further more, as they did not have any available, they finally gave us one with a view at almost double price than it was when we booked. THAT WAS TRICKY!!! They offer you parking with a daily charge, but you have to go several blocks down, to another hotel, where there is no sign or service to open the door.
Single traveller
India, Dec 2007
I THINK PALACE HOTEL IS NOW FAR BETTER HAN BARCHETTA. THIS HOTEL NOW NEEDS MASIVE RENOVATION. ROOMS HAVE BECOME VERY OLD AND SERVICE IS POOR. BREAKFAST IS POOR. I HAVE STAYED HERE 4YERAS BEFORE THAT TIME THIS HOTEL WAS VERY NICE. RATHER EXCELLENT.THE WATER STOPPED DURING THE MIDDLE OF MY BATH IN THE MORNING FOR 10 MINUTES.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2007
rooms clean ,staff great especially reception but breakfast poor in comparison to other hotels. We thought American bar and ground floor very dated and small for size of hotel we had good mealat your sister hotel the Palace although the lighting in the restaurant is terrible! We were in Como for a short break following a wedding in Milan
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2007
We stayed at the hotel in mid October of 2007. Its perfectly located to catch the ferrys to the villages on Lake Como. The hotel is right across the street from the lake. Lots of outdoor cafes all nearby. We did take a taxi from the train station to the hotel, but would tell others to walk instead. Once you exit the train station and go down the steps toward the city - the hotel is on that same street and is about 5 to 7 minutes walk from there. So no taxi is needed. We arrived at night though and were not sure about the streets. But we did a day trip to the town of lugano and easily walked back and forth to the train from the hotel. Rooms were big, bathroom was huge with a full bathtub. Hotel was great. Nice breakfast with eggs, bacon, croissants, etc. We would definitely stay here again, it was really easy access to everything on the lake.
Mature couple
Switzerland, Oct 2007
Hotel mitten in der Stadt am See. Nicht ganz ruhig wie in einer lebhaften Stadt es normal ist. Dafür ist man mit ein paar Schritten an allen schönen Punkten. Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.
Young couple
Mexico, Oct 2007
Great location, in the heart of the city center. Outstanding service!! Been there on business and leisure and it's perfect for both.
Mature couple
Kuwait, Aug 2007
the hotel has the best location overlooking lake como, the standard room is not so pleasant and does not necessary have a lake view.The furniture is outdated and the bathroom is small and outdated but clean. No english channels on the TV except CNN
Italy, Aug 2007
ATTENZIONE.Camere pessime sia come arredo che per la pulizia.Mi hanno fatto pagare l'utilizzo di internet per un intera giornata nonostante non lo avessi richiesto (ero per lavoro partivo la mattina e rientravo la sera).La parola del cliente non è bastata pessimo approccio con il cliente.L'unica cosa positiva il balcone sul lago. Assolutamente da evitare.
Mature couple
Belgium, Aug 2007
la chambre,la vue et l'accueil excellent. L'insonorisation de la chambre avec l'exterieur excellent.L'insonorisation avec les autre chambres tres mediocre. Le bar et le restaurant mediocre.
Mature couple
France, Aug 2007
Hotel di qualita' , adatto per passare un momento di romanticismo e passione. Bella vista del lago e ottimo panorama serale
Family with young children
Spain, Aug 2007
Reservamos dos habitaciones dobles. Las dos eran amplias, fantásticas, los baños también, pero uno de ellos tenía un olor muy desagradable a tubería que la encargada de la limpieza intentaba disimular con ambientador y poniendo el aire acondicionado a tope. Los alrededores son fantásticos. Está muy cerca de la catedral y delante de una plaza que da al lago. El desayuno estaba bastante bien.
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Germany, Jul 2007
we couldn't found the terrace on the top for breakfast, in general it was to noisy, the parking has not good supported,
Young couple
Russia, Jul 2007
We stayed at Barchetta for only one night out of 6 of our car trip from France to Italy, but it was a total disappointment in comparison with other hotels we stayed in. Though the location is good, both the exterior and the interior leave MUCH to be desired. Service at breakfast was really awful.
Family with young children
USA, Jul 2007
Though discounted parking is advertised, it is extremely limited (4 spaces). There was a rock concert on the square on Saturday night which kept us up until very late. Pre-notification of a concert would be expected. Otherwise, beautiful views, nice rooms and good breakfast. The hotel kept their committment to providing us rooms next to each other.
Group
Russia, Apr 2007
There is a very strange system when they block the amount twice as big than the price of the stay on the credit card. It took me 2 weks in order to get them to release the money, everything else was perfect.
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Mexico, Dec 2006
Excelent service!! I would definitely come back. AA+
Mature couple
Italy, Dec 2006
l'albergo è in buona posizione, ma bisognerebbe di un bel restauro. letti scomodi e vecchi, arredamento squallido e poco efficiente.non dà il senso della pulizia. ascensori inadeguati e vecchi.Hall pvrovvisoria e male organizzata. complessivamnte albergo da 3-- stelle.andrebbe ristrutturato in toto.
Young couple
Italy, Dec 2006
Breakfast has to be richier based on the hotel category. Parking price is high. However it was a perfect weekend.
Mature couple
France, Nov 2006
tres bon hotel pour notre séjour touristique sur Come. Personnel acceuillant et disponible. Hotel a recommander
Young couple
Italy, Oct 2006
Getting a room with a view was well worth it.
Mature couple
Canada, Oct 2006
The buffet breakfast was not as nice as ones that we have enjoyed at other hotels at a similar price. For some questions, "not applicable" should be included as a choice.
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2006
Hotel is in an excellent location for a visit to Lake Como. Shopping and restaurants close by. Good access to boats for travel on lakes. Parking available at sister hotel about two blocks away. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2006
Outstanding location. Desk staff suffer from delusions of grandure.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2006
Hotel directions not adequate - very difficult to find. Room excellent and very spacious but only one easy chair although there was penty of room - we asked for another which was provided. The staff were efficient but not friendly. the breakfast waitresses were surly to point of rudeness. the location is excellent but the view was marred by two very large marquees in the square from Sunday - Wednesday which completley obscured our view.
Mature couple
Canada, Sep 2006
First stay. Great view and location. Would stay again.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Aug 2006
Very good hotel in excellant location . We stayed for four nights and will return . Would strongly recommend hotel for anyone using Como as their base . Good proximity to resturants and all amenities .
Mature couple
USA, Aug 2006
The lakefront room is worth the extra. We had a beautiful room on the 5th floor with a great view or the piazza and the lake.
Single traveller
Ireland, Aug 2006
Breakfast not so good. Beer in Bar to expensive.
Group
USA, Aug 2006
Great value Great location
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USA, Jul 2006
Excellent service, incredible views from balcony. We were a group of 12 and the staff couldn't have been more gracious in accomodating our requests. A little tricky driving in and finding the hotel...also, parking was a little bit of a challenge, but again, the staff came to the rescue. I highly recommend this hotel.
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2006
We had a very pleasant and relaxing 14 days stay in July. Barchetta is an excellent hotel, very conveniently located. We stayed in a double de luxe room with the view of the lake. The staff members were friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend this hotel to everybody.
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2006
Matteo (at the reception desk) was very helpful. The view was stupendous. Classy hotel! We were there for two very short days. Wish we could have been there longer.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Jun 2006
Excellent location in Como. The only reason I would not return to this hotel is because we preferred L. Maggiore to L. Como.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2006
most unattentive and unhelpful staff of any hotel I have ever stayed in.
Group of friends
USA, May 2006
The dinner choices were limited and the preparations were not so imaginative. Otherwise I enjoyed the stay at the hotel. The location was ideal and front desk staff was wonderful.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Apr 2006
An excellent hotel to stay at. We had a double room delux, a specious room with a balcony, overlooking the piazza and Como lake, close to everything. Very helpful staff. We will definitely stay here again.
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Jan 2006
le camere con vista lago sono eccezionali, soprattutto ai piani alti; il parcheggio (19 euro a giorno) è a pagamento extra e non è custodito.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Nov 2005
This was an excellent hotel, particulary for the price paid. The staff was very helpful, the rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. This was a particularly large room for European standards. Great location for accesst to the city.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Nov 2005
This was an excellent hotel, particulary for the price paid. The staff was very helpful, the rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. This was a particularly large room for European standards. Great location for accesst to the city.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Nov 2005
This was an excellent hotel, particulary for the price paid. The staff was very helpful, the rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. This was a particularly large room for European standards. Great location for accesst to the city.
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Switzerland, Nov 2005
I like the hotel and location. Rooms are a good size and the complimentary breakfast is very good. This hotel needs a bit of a face lift, the bedding and decor is outdated.
Gay Couple
USA, Oct 2005
We loved our stay. Wish we had more time. Thank you for the quick response to my reservation needs.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Sep 2005
This hotel was just as described. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a lake facing room. A pleasant walk from the train station.
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USA, Aug 2005
Great location. Right across the piazza from the lake and ferry docks. Room was very comfortable for late August. We would definitely recommend the Barchetta.
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, Aug 2005
Am abend fühlte ich mich nicht wohl darum habe ich eine Bouillon bestellt, der Preis war ein bisschen übertrieben, musste nämlich Euro 17,30 dafür bezahlen.
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Aug 2005
The staff on reception were friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable, we went for a delux room with a view of the lake, didn't realise we would have a balcony so that was a bonus. The only complaint I would make is that finding the hotel was difficult, I couldn't find a map of it's location on the website and with Como's one way system we drove around the town a few times before we managed to get to our hotel. Once we were there though I couldn't fault the location, very central and, as described, right on the water front. We had a very relaxing stay.
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Aug 2005
Pretty nice hotel. Parking SUCKED. They had 18 Euro a day parking at the Palace hotel, I wonder how much people that stay at the palace hotel pay for the parking? Not sure. The palace hotel looked a LOT grander and it's just a couple steps down the road. The people at the Barchetta Excelsior were pretty snobby at the desk, but the bar tender was pretty nice. I thought the waitress was going to have a seizure at breakfast when I asked for a tray to bring my boyfriend breakfast because he wasn't feeling well. The room was nice, had a wonderful view of the lake, small balcony- It rained the entire weekend but we still had a nice time! It's right across from the boat station and just a bit from the train and trolley up the mountain. Saturday has an all day market that looked great but we didn't stop. Como is a wonderful place, but didn't see any beaches what so ever.
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
By car
The hotel is easily reachable by the motorway A8 Milano - Como, exit Como Sud. Follow the signs towards the town centre. The hotel is located on Piazza Cavour, directly on the lake.
By train
The hotel is 5 minutes from the Como railway station.
By airplane
The hotel is 60 km from Milano Malpensa airport, 65 km from the Milano Linate airport and 40 km from the Lugano Agno Airport in Switzerland.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
- Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
Guests can park their cars in the reduced price garage adjacent to the structure.
The hotel offers a shuttle service to the airports, subject to charges.
HOTEL
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ROOMS
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HOTEL FACILITIES
bar
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time from 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Reduced price garage (500 mt from the hotel) costs €18,00 per day.
Shuttle service to Milano Malpensa airport costs €90,00 per car (max. 4 people) and Milano Linate costs €100,00 per car (max. 4 people).
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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penale.
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