Hotel Plinius

Como in Lake Como, Italy

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 33, 22100 Como, Como (Lombardy), Italy

Description: The Hotel Plinius is a traditional Lake Como hotel situated just 200 metres from the lake, and 500 metres from the historic Duomo.

The 28 air-conditioned guestrooms feature solid beech furniture with simple, plain fabrics. All rooms offer desks, direct-dial telephones, dial-up Internet access, satellite television and minibars.

Guests can enjoy a drink or a coffee in the onsite café, and can sample regional cuisine in the Restaurant Posta, in the nearby sister hotel. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with enquiries about the city, and provide a range of services including currency exchange, and secretarial and translation services. For events and meetings, guests can use small meeting rooms, and can take advantage of the banquet facilities.

There is also 24-hour room service, and other practical amenities include nearby parking, laundry services and dry cleaning. This Lake Como hotel is in an excellent position to explore the area; Como's Duomo cathedral is just 500 metres away, and guests can discover more about Como's main export at the Como Silk Museum which is 700 metres away.

The picturesque lakeside village of Brunate is five kilometres away from Como and easily reached by a funicular, and those wishing to travel further afield can visit Milan, 40 kilometres away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 40 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.

Overview: Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk

Location Description: COMO CITY CENTRE

Rooms: Double Standard-One double and one twin bed, or three twin beds. Beech-style furniture with simple, plain fabrics. Air conditioning, desk, direct-dial telephone, dial-up Internet access, satellite television and minibar.

Standard Single-One twin bed. Beech-style furniture with simple, plain fabrics. Air conditioning, desk, direct-dial telephone, dial-up Internet access, satellite television and minibar.

Transportation: The Malpensa Express train runs every 30 minutes to and from Milan Cadorna railway station; the airport railway station is at the -one level of terminal One. Guests should take the train to Como San Giovanni train station, which is 200 metres from the hotel. Various bus and shuttle services run to and from destinations in and around Milan, including Central station and Linate Airport. Taxis to the city centre charge in the region of 65 EUR.

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Driving directions: From the airport take the A9 motorway in the direction of Como/Chiasso and exit at Como Nord. Follow signs to Como town centre, and then to the historical quarter.

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Attractions: - Lake Como - 200 metres
- Duomo (Cathedral) - 500 metres
- Como Silk Museum - 700 metres
- Village of Brunate - 5 kilometres (3.5 miles)
- Milan - 40 kilometres (25 miles)


Facilities: Parking nearby, Currency exchange, Banquet facilities, Parking (surcharge), Breakfast services, Elevator/lift, Concierge desk, Secretarial services, Meeting room (small groups), Complimentary breakfast, Medical assistance available, Dry cleaning service, Umbrella, Room service (24 hours), Laundry facilities, Business services, Concierge services, Air-conditioned public areas, Bar/lounge, Translation services, Comp newspapers in lobby, Coffee shop or cafe, Airport transportation (fees apply)

Room Facilities: Minibar, Wake-up calls, Housekeeping, Air conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Cable/satellite TV, Internet access - dial-up, Complimentary toiletries, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Multi-line phone, Private bathroom, In-room safe, Hair dryer, Climate control, Desk, Window opens, Direct-dial phone, Balcony, Remote lighting/drapery/curtai, Smoking rooms, Extra towels/bedding in room, Electronic/magnetic keys, Bidet, Handheld shower