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Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

como, italy

About Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

location

This elegant hotel is located in the centre of Como close to the cathedral. It is just 500 m to links to the public transport network and Lugano airport is some 20 km from the hotel, whilst Milan Malpensa airport is 30 km away.

facility

The hotel was built in 1893. 85 rooms, including 3 suites, single rooms and 35 double rooms, are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by 2 lifts. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available. 3 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.

rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

sport

At the hotel, guests can exercise and enjoy activities or just unwind. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including windsurfing, a gym, a spa and a sauna. A dance club offers fun and entertainment.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. Warm hospitality and a cosy atmosphere await guests in 2 non-smoking restaurants. Catering options include half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Facilities

Air conditioningBar(s)CaféCar ParkCloakroomConference RoomCurrency ExchangeDisability-friendlyGarageHotel SafeLaundry FacilitiesLaundry ServiceLiftsNewspaper kioskNightclubPetsRestaurant(s)Restaurant(s) with non-smoking areaRoom ServiceShopsSmall supermarketTV RoomWifi

Hygiene

Contactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserNo high-touch furnishingsNo high-touch furnishings in public areasProtective equipment for employeesProtective masks for guestsSocial distancing regulationsTime interval between room bookingsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

Full BoardHalf BoardSpecial DietSpecial Offers

Sport/Entertainment

GymSaunaWindsurfing

Location

Map preview
Como, Lake Como, Italy

Piazza Cavour 1

Nearest beach1km

What's nearby

  • Public Transport500m
  • Nearest beach1km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM

User Rating & Reviews

4.1

Very Good

798 reviews
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  • Excellent302
  • Very Good362
  • Average99
  • Poor17
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Recent Reviews: 798

  • User: WonderingNut

    Trip type: Family

    A Room With A View

    25 May 2026

    The hotel is located across from the Lake Como so it’s a short walk to the pier. We got a room with a balcony to sit on with an unobstructed view of the lake. Sweet! The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was a good size with plenty of lig…

  • User: Mark R

    Trip type: Couples

    All good at Hotel Barchetta

    25 May 2026

    Great location. We could walk to a number of restaurants, shopping and the ferry port is directly across the street. The best cleaning service ever. The view from our balcony was beautiful - looking right at the lake and ferry port. The breakfast was good, but…

  • User: SRB20

    Trip type: Couples

    MAJOR NOISE ISSUE! Loud alarms ruined our sleep 2 out of 3 nights we stayed. They went on till 02:00.

    21 May 2026

    Don’t stay here! We were disturbed on 2 nights over our 3 night stay by a loud recurring alarm from the neighbouring building (currently having extensive building work). It was so loud I could hear it even with double glazing, ear plugs and holding a pillow ov…

  • User: jco3rd

    Trip type: Couples

    Nice location, too pricey.

    14 May 2026

    Booked a junior suite with lake view. We were assigned a junior suite with a minimal lake view. I complained and we were upgraded to a regular suite with a perfect lake view because they were out of junior suites with lake views. Hotel restaurant is not luxuri…

  • User: 35beew

    Trip type: Family

    Great location, a bit dated

    09 Apr 2026

    This hotel is very conveniently located, close to everything and situated steps from the waterfront. The breakfast buffet included a wide and varied mix of nice breakfast items, fruit, yogurt, hot and cold drinks. Very satisfying start to each day. The room wa…

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