Barchetta Excelsior

Facing the most romantic lake in the world, this wonderful hotel occupies a privileged and unique position in the heart of Como; within the main piazza, Piazza Cavour, and on the lakefront. This elegant lake-town is surrounded by green hills and has a mild climate throughout the year. The Hotel Barchetta Excelsior is a member of Villa dEste Hotels and features 84 rooms. Como offers shoppers a wide range of stores and boutiques; a few minutes from 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.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

1993

Total Rooms:

84 rooms.84

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Standard Double single use room:This room offers one double bed with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable/ Satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, Laundry service, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking room, pay TV, Radio, Room service, safe in room, Telephone. This is a peaceful and comfortable room and has views of the city centre.Breakfast Included.Standard Double/Twin room:This room offers one double or one twin bedswith air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable/ Satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, Laundry service, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking room, pay TV, Radio, Room service, safe in room, Telephone. This is a peaceful and comfortable room and has views of the city centre.Breakfast Included.Double Lake View Room:This room offers one double bed with air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable/ Satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, Laundry service, mini bar, modem/data port connection, non smoking room, pay TV, Radio, Room service, safe in room, Telephone. This room features a lake view and from the second floor upwards, a balcony with table and chairs.Breakfast Included.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24, Nel caso non verrà data notifica di cancellazione entro i termini sopra indicati, sarà addebitata una notte di penale. In case of late cancellation the first night will be charged Pls note that during: 15/04/08-21/04/08 25/04/08-28/04/08 07/05/08 -10/05/08 26/05/08-31/05/08 04/06/08 -07/06/08 17/06/08-19/06/08 11/09/08 -14/09/08 Cxl Policy 7 days prior to arrival otherwise 100% of overnights will be charged

Directions

During your stay you can - Visit the historical villas, including: Villa Olmo; Villa Carlotta; Villa Balbianello; Villa Melzi; Villa del Pizzo; and Villa d'Este. - Hire a private boat or take a ferry along the lake where you can take in views of the most important villas. The lake is approximately 45 km long and 3 km wide. - Visit typical villages, such as: Cernobbio; Bellaggio; Menaggio; Brunate; and Isola Comacina. - Conduct or attend business events at the conference and exhibition centre of Villa Erba Cernobbio (3 km from the hotel). - Spend a day shopping in Milan (only 45 minutes from Como). - Take a tour in Switzerland: Lu

Area

Main train station: Como San Giovanni.

Pets

True

Attractions

Lugano Agno 25 Mi / 40 Km Civic Museum Garibaldi 0 Mi / 1 Km Bellagio Villa Melzi 19 Mi / 30 Km Linate 28 Mi / 45 Km Milan City Centre 28 Mi / 45 Km Piona Abbey 31 Mi / 50 Km St Moritz 124 Mi / 200 Km Tremezzo Villa Cablotta 22 Mi / 35 Km Boat Stop/Pier 0 Mi / 1 Km Bus Stop 0 Mi / 1 Km Cablecar Station 0 Mi / 1 Km Main Rail Station 1 Mi / 2 Km Pier Dock 0 Mi / 1 Km Campione Ditalia Casino 9 Mi / 15 Km Cathedral 0 Mi / 0 Km Congress Centre 0 Mi / 1 Km Milano 31 Mi / 50 Km Palazzo Terragni 0 Mi / 0 Km Shopping Centre 1 Mi / 1 Km Silk Museum 1 Mi / 2 Km Teatro Sociale 0 Mi / 0 Km Volta Temple 0 Mi / 1 KmConference Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 80 People Maximum Conference Capacity 70 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 100 People Lario Length 3.40 Meters Width 7.80 Meters Height 3.00 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 20 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 12 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 20 Does The Room Have Windows For Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectively Blacked Out Yes Como Length 3.40 Meters Width 7.80 Meters Height 3.00 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 40 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 18 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 40 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 25 Does The Room Have Windows For Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectively Blacked Out Yes Como 2 Length 11.20 Meters Width 7.80 Meters Height 3.00 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 60 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 30 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 60 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 40 Does The Room Have Windows For Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectively Blacked Out Yes Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

Dining

Bistro RestaurantItalian 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 breakBarchettaBreakfast is served in the Barchetta Restaurant on the 1st floor, with a panoramic view of the lake.Antica DarsenaBarchetta 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 meetingGarden Bar CeccatoGarden 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.VerandaFor 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.GrillThe Grill Restaurant of The Grand Hotel Villa d'Este offers a selection of Italian and international dishes in an informal and intimate ambiance.

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