Palace Hotel Como

Como in Lake Como, Italy

Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, 22100 Como, Como (Lombardy), Italy

Description: In addition to the 100 elegant rooms, the Lake Como hotel offers 5 well-equipped congress rooms, a restaurant by the Lake, ample parking space and a private garage.

Overview: Nestled in the heart of Como City, on the very edge of the lakefront, this 4-star Lake Como hotel features panoramic views and lies just a stone’s throw away from the city centre.

A member of the Villa d’Este Hotels, the Palace Hotel & Centro Congressi comprises of 2 buildings: the historical Palazzo Plinius, one of the oldest in town; and the Pianella, a more modern wing, both offering a wonderful view.

Nearby you can find the main shopping area, filled with the best Italian designer boutiques, and many monuments, both antique and modern, including: the Cathedral; Via Vittorio Emanuele II; Portici Plinio; and Cavour Square, all of which are just a short walk from the hotel.

Location Description: 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: Lugano, Lucarno and the New Casino of Campione. The hotel is 3 km from the border.

Rooms: The Palace Hotel's rooms are full of light and equipped with every comfort. Some of the rooms overlook the lake front, offering a charming view.

All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with safety systems in compliance with current regulations.

Double Standard Room - Standard Room Double Bed with bath or shower. From the windows you can admire the city centre and the Cathedral.

Double Superior Room - Larger double rooms with bath or shower or both. From the windows you can admire the garden and the beautiful Lake.
Twins or queens available of request.

Dining: Antica Darsena Restaurant is set inside this Lake Como hotel, on the old dock of the villas. The dining room, with its refined furniture, offers a wonderful view of the lake. The cuisine comprises of local, Italian and international dishes, accompanied by a fine wine list and excellent service.

Garden Bar Ceccato is found in the gardens of the 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.

Bistrò Restaurant of the Hotel Barchetta boasts a panoramic view of the lake and is the ideal place either for candlelit dinner or for business meetings.

For 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 first-class cuisine, meeting the expectations of the most demanding clients. Spectacular lake view. Dress code required.

The Grill Restaurant of The Grand Hotel Villa d'Este, offers a selection of Italian and International dishes in an informal and intimate ambiance.

Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 10:00

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 50.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 15.00 per 24 hours.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Transportation: By Car:
From Milan Linate Airport:
- Head towards Como-Chiasso on the A9 motorway.
- Exit at Como Sud.
- Follow the signs towards the town centre.
The distance is approximately 65 km and it takes 50 minutes to reach the hotel.

From Milan Malpensa Airport:
- Head towards Milan on the A8 motorway.
- When you reach Cantalupo, take the A9 motorway towards Como–Chiasso.
- Exit at Como Sud.
- Follow the signs towards the town centre.
The distance is approximately 60 km and it takes 40 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Lugano Agno Airport:
- Head towards Lugano.
- Once in Lugano, look for the A9 motorway Lugano-Milano.
- 200 metres after crossing the border, veer left towards Cernobbio/Lago.
- Follow signs to the town of Como.
The distance is approximately 35 km and it takes 30 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo):
93 km by highway and 65 km with national roads.

Use our search tool to help you plan out the best use of Lake Como's public transportation.

By Train:
For travellers coming from Germany and Switzerland, Como is the first station after the Swiss border. Most trains running to Milan and to other Italian destinations stop at the Como San Giovanni station. For travellers coming from other directions, Milan Centrale is an important crossroads. Once at the Milano Centrale station, connect to Como through trains running to Switzerland and Germany. From the San Giovanni station, you can reach the hotel either by taxi (in 5 minutes) or on foot (in 10/15 minutes, if travelling with light luggage).

From the Milan Malpensa Airport:
Take the Malpensa Express (Ferrovie Nord Milano). Get off at the Saronno station and look for the connection to Como Nord Lago station. The hotel is only 5 minutes from the station (in the direction of Lung Lario Trieste).The total distance is approximately 60 km and it takes 60 minutes to get to the hotel.

From Milan Linate Airport:
Catch bus number 1 to Piazza San Babila. From there, look for the underground station (MM, Line 1, Red Line) and catch the train to Cadorna. Soon after leaving the underground you will find the Milano Nord Cadorna station, where trains to Como Nord Lago run approximately every 60 minutes (30 minutes during rush hours). The total distance is approximately 65 km and it takes 90 minutes to get to the hotel.

By Taxi:
Pick-up and transfer services can be arranged, upon request, to or from the airports of Milano Linate, Milan Malpensa and Lugano and also to or from the main train stations.

Facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Breakfast Buffet, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying