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Barchetta Excelsior

4.0 of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, 22100 Como, Italy
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Barchetta Excelsior
Ranked #9 of 35 hotels in Como
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This hotel was easily accessible, very modern -the rooms and hotel had been renovated just before we were there-, location was amazing!! Pros: Location, friendly ness of staff, food, quiet -for the first day!- Cons: Bathroom!, the hand towel at one point had flipped up on the toilet seat -ick!!-, there was a confusing tap/plug arrangement, our view was of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in early May 2013. It is in a great location, right on the lake front. We decided to upgrade to a lake view room. It is the only hotel we stayed in during our Italian holiday that had working air-conditioning. Once the balcony door was closed, the room was very quiet. The... More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Pros: lovely breakfast included...warm & friendly staff serving; worth paying the bit extra for lake view; small balcony overlooking lake (see photo); close to ferries...took the day trip to Bellagio; short trip to/from San Giovanni station taxi approx 8 Euro...the other station is even closer & you probably wouldn't need a taxi; close to the Old Town area...very nice especially... More

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gmpalaceComo, Direttore at Barchetta Excelsior, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear guest, thank you for your recent review regarding your stay with us at the Hotel Barchetta Excelsior. I will proudly share your compliments regarding the service with my cherished team. We greatly appreciate your kindness and we are very happy that the recent renovation of the hotel guarantees our guests a very comfortable stay. Sorry about the wi-fi costs,... More

Adelaide, South Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 7 nights during a wonderful exploration of Lake Como. Most things about the hotel are good. The location would be hard to beat with it's position in the main old town square overlooking Lake Como. Breakfast (included) was great, although the music selection in the breakfast room is hard to fathom - either jarring jazz monologues, or... More

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gmpalaceComo, Direttore at Barchetta Excelsior, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, thank you very much for your review. We appreciate your compliments, but also your suggestions to improve the quality of the service we offer. Our Hotel Barchetta has, surely, the best location in town, facing the Lake, right in the city centre. We think that listening to the music, during breakfast, helps our Guests to relax and enjoy... More

Anchorage, Alaska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The hotel is not quite finished with a remodel so our fifth floor room was very freshly updated, attractive and comfortable. The lakeside view is spectacular. The breakfast (included) was good. The staff are excellent; friendly, attentive and helpful. We came straight to the hotel via train from the Milan Malpensa airport. The hotel is close to the Como Lago... More

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gmpalaceComo, Direttore at Barchetta Excelsior, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Dear Guest, thank you very much for your recent review. Your compliments regarding our excellent staff are most appreciated. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay in our recently renovated rooms with the magnificent lake-view. I am also glad that you enjoyed dinner in our restaurant, our new chef will be very pleased to hear this. Looking forward to welcoming... More

San Jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Great Hotel. Would stay there again. Rooms were comfortable. The breakfast was very good. The service/people were excellent. Great views of the lake if you are on the lake side. Right in the heart of Como, convenient for seeing the city (easy walking), exploring the lake (ferry service across piazza from hotel) and even making day trips to Milan and... More

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Orlando, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

This was a very nice hotel. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The view from the balcony over seeing the square and Lake Como was wonderful. I love to people watch and it was perfect. The breakfast buffet was very good. The resturant was not good. We had dinner one night there as we had a very long day... More

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Haifa, Israel
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

we spent 3 night (14-16 Oct ) in this hotel,the parking was not free we paid 16 EUR for a day. there is free Wifi in Como so you don't need the hotel internet (of course you need to pay for it !!!) we booked a standart room with street view.the room was not comfortable we could hear our neighbor... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

This is a very nice hotel directly on the plaza by the lake. The rooms are comfortable and air conditioned if a bit old fashioned. The view of the lake from the balcony is fantastic. The breakfasts are sumptious and the hotel staff are helpful. Parking is available for a fee at their sister hotel nearby. One can walk to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

This hotel is in a great location with the magical views over Lake Como. The staff were very friendly, the breakfast food was ordinary could improve a little and there was easy access to the ferry to travel on the lake. Thank You for a great stay.

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Also Known As:
Barchetta Excelsior Como
Barchetta Excelsior Hotel Como
Barchetta Excelsior Como, Italy - Lake Como
Address: Piazza Cavour 1, 22100 Como, Italy
Region: Italy > Lombardy > Lake Como > Como
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
#5 Luxury Hotels in Como
Price range (per night): RM496 - 880
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hotel Barchetta Excelsior is one of the most important properties belonging to the hospitality tradition in Como. The hotel enjoys the privilege of a breath-taking view of the lake and is located a few steps from the Cathedral and from the city centre and main shopping area. ... more   less 
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