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Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 1, 22100, Como Italy
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#8 of 35 hotels in Como
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At the Hotel Barchetta Excelsior you are surrounded by beauty: the villas with their gardens, art exhibitions, silk outlets, boutiques, romantic boat trips, renowned golf clubs. It is the only hotel in Como with over 50 rooms facing the lake offering a breathtaking view of one of the world's most beautiful sceneries. The hotel is located a few steps from the Cathedral and from the city centre and close to the shopping area. Every single moment you spend in Como will be unique and unforgettable. Guests of the Barchetta Excelsior have access to the new state of the art fitness center of the Palace hotel, only seconds from the hotel's lobby.
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Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
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Bar / lounge
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Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
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24-hour security
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Private balcony
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4.0 of 5 stars
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Lake View
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Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 1, 22100, Como Italy
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BethanieKay wrote a review Jun 2023
Melbourne Beach, Florida1311 contributions371 helpful votes
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This hotel was assigned as part of a package with a river cruise company, so I did not choose it myself. One of this property's strongest assets is its location. It sits behind Piazza Cavour, which is right on the waterfront promenade of Como. You really cannot get a better location, as it's walking distance to all the popular spots in Como. Our tour company paid for the Lake View Double Rooms, which gave us enviable views over the square and the lake. We even had a lovely semi-private terrace to sit out there and enjoy the views. Others in our group did not have a terrace, and were disappointed. Our room had two twin beds which were fairly comfortable, and the room was a decent size. The furniture and decor are all belonging to the 70s-80s era, and are in need of an
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 16 Jun 2023
Dear BethanieKay, thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that in general your stay was satisfactory and we ensure you enjoyed the views of lake Como from your room. We are aware of a few technical glitches that can be improved. We appreciate your feedback that will help us to programme the necessary steps for improval. Kind regards, Robert Webber GM
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laurastatenislan2018 wrote a review Jun 2023
Staten Island, New York38 contributions12 helpful votes
While on a Globus tour, our last hotel was the Hotel Barchetta Excelsior. How disappointing the room was! I had requested a room with a walk in shower and they put us in a handicapped room. The shower was a joke, hand held with little shower head and flooded the room as insufficient drainage in stall. While it was indeed a safer shower since we are seniors, the water situation was not good, sopping up water with towels daily. In addition, the furniture was shabby, nicked and beat up. Bed was very hard and I had added two quilts which fortunately were available in the room over the mattress for comfort. While front rooms offered views of Lake Como, we were in rear. Would I stay there again, absolutely NOT!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Robert Webber, General Manager at Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for your review. We are disappointed to read about your dissatisfaction regarding the room facilities and specifically the shower. Your tour group booked Classic rooms (non lake view) and therefore you were assigned this category. You also requested a walk-in shower and the only room available with this feature was the one with the bathroom with handicapped facilities. We also offered to change your room the next day but you agreed to stay put. Apologies for any inconvenience we may have caused. Kind regards, Robert Webber GM
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NY33357 wrote a review Jun 2023
Los Angeles, California13 contributions3 helpful votes
Wonderful stay! Very kind and helpful staff and amazing views of Lake Como from our balcony. They offer an American breakfast which is delicious. The decor is 80s, but the room size is large and location is superb—right in the city center. First visit to Lake Como and the staff helped make this a great trip. Thank you!!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 5 Jun 2023
Dear NY33357, thank you so much for your lovely review. Very happy to read you had such a great stay with us. Thank you very much for the special mention of our great staff! I will proudly share your thoughts with our cherished team! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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Jessica W wrote a review Jun 2023
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This hotel is in a great location in Como- very close to the ferry and facing the lake with a lovely view. It is is within walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. We found it to be in need of updating and improvements. The decor, carpet, furniture and fixtures are dated. The bathroom fan did not work properly and because of the poor venting, the whole bathroom was very wet and took a long time to clear after a shower. The air unit was along the wall and had a musty odor.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 5 Jun 2023
Dear Jess Wallace1018, thank you for your review. I trust you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed Lake Como. Sorry to hear you did not completely appreciate our decor, maybe a little dated but spotless and clean. Apologies for any technical shortcomings on our belahf. We appreciate your feedback and we strive to improve in the future. Kind regards, Robert Webber GM
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Alisonnnnnn wrote a review May 2023
Columbia, Maryland60 contributions11 helpful votes
This is a nice hotel very conveniently located for easy walks around Como or to the ferry. Definitely get a room with a view as the balcony overlooking the lake was the best part. The breakfast buffet was decent and the rooms were comfortable.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 5 Jun 2023
Dear Alisonnnnnn, thank you so much for your review. Delighted to read you had a five-star stay with us! Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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cathyd wrote a review May 2023
Jekyll Island, Georgia2158 contributions456 helpful votes
The hotel itself is in a nice location. Unfortunately we did not get a room with a view. Our room, 458, was at the end of a hallway facing a side street. Bathroom had a tub shower combo so you had to climb in to use the shower. Hand towels were more like kitchen dish towels. Breakfast was a joke. They don’t open until 7am so there was a big crowd lined up outside the door. No coffee available in rooms or lobby, just inside breakfast room. Not enough seats for everyone and ran out of food and coffee fairly quickly as they were swamped upon opening. Some food was never replenished. Not enough staff to cook/replenish food nor clean tables for those people arriving later. The little bit of food we were able to get was fine. We are with a tour group and happy we are only here two
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 16 May 2023
Dear Cathyd, thank you for posting a review. We trust you had a pleasant stay in Como with your tour group. We are sorry to hear you were not totally satisfied with the breakfast service. Apologies for any shortcomings on our behalf. When two or more groups overlap on departure the breakfast parlour can get a little crowded, especially if guests arrive at the same time. Thank you for visiting the Hotel Barchetta Excelsior and we hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Robert Webber - GM
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Virginia R wrote a review Apr 2023
Lancaster, Pennsylvania10 contributions6 helpful votes
I hoped for the best when Matteo at Hotel Barchetta suggested and made dinner reservations to celebrate a family birthday, arranged a boat charter, reserved airport transport. It was the Best. A great family gathering. The water views were spectacular, the location was great, the breakfast allowed for flexibility in time and menu options, the rooms were clean and the staff professional and kind.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 26 Apr 2023
Dear 530virginair, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to read you had such a great stay with us at the Barchetta Excelsior. Your positive feedback is much appreciated. I will proudly share your thoughts with my cherished team! Thank you for the special mention for Matteo, a true asset to the hotel! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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Lee P wrote a review Apr 2023
Perth, Australia45 contributions1 helpful vote
Location is amazing! Be sure to get a room with water views!! Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Rooms were lovely and clean and well maintained though decor very dated! Breakfast was good but the coffee provided was terrible!!! You can order coffee but a self service machine would be fantastic!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 18 Apr 2023
Dear Lee P, thank you for your review. We are pleased to know you had an enjoyable stay with us at the Barchetta Excelsior. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for the special mention of our great staff. I will proudly share your thoughts with my treasured team. Apologies if you found our regular amercian coffee not up to par, as you mentioned we serve espresso and cappuccino freshly made. We prefer this to a self-service machine. Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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HamzaS83 wrote a review Mar 2023
London, United Kingdom44 contributions56 helpful votes
Decent hotel with a great location and views of the lake. However, the decor is straight from the 70s and in desperate need of a refresh. It's mostly clean but very very dated. It was probably last refurbished before I was born!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 2 Apr 2023
Dear HamzaS83, thank you for your review. We are happy to know you had an overall satisfaying star stay with us at the Barchetta Excelsior and your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We appreciate your comments and we know we are a little vintage, but maybe that's what make us so special! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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Daniel Martinez wrote a review Mar 2023
Rome, Italy20 contributions7 helpful votes
When we checked in the front desk person was very helpful. She did a great job making us feel welcome when we walked in, When we got to our room it was clean and very nice.the reason I gave the overall a 4/5 was because the rooms decor were a little dated. The room was nice and clean. The breakfast was excellent as well.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 2 Apr 2023
Dear Daniel M, thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to know that you had a comfortable star stay with us at the Barchetta Excelsior and your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! Kindest regards, Robert Webber GM
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