Hotel Metropole Suisse stands on Piazza Cavour, the square that opens onto Como’s lakefront, and it is the most convenient base for anyone who plans to move around by boat, rail and funicular. The hotel lists a property class of four, 71 individually decorated rooms, an Imbarcadero restaurant, a bar, a terrace and a garden, and a spa that needs a reservation. It is a classic city-and-lake hotel, with a mix of traditional rooms, lake-view rooms and suites, and it is the right choice for first-time visitors, business travellers and couples who want to step out of the door to the ferries and the cathedral.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 19, and Piazza Cavour is about a minute away on foot. Como Cathedral and the Teatro Sociale are about five minutes’ walk, Como Nord Lago station is about five minutes and Como San Giovanni station about ten. The Como-Brunate funicular is about eight minutes on foot, though it is closed from 9 to 27 November 2026. A guest review mentions the ferry terminal about two minutes away, which makes this a good base for day trips to Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio.
The rooms
71 rooms, including Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms with a lake view, Single Rooms, a Suite and Classic Rooms with a piazza view. Sizes are modest in the classic categories, so pay the difference for a lake view if the view matters to you. There is an elevator, air conditioning and free WiFi in public areas.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and anyone using public transport, as well as electric-car drivers, since the hotel has a charging station. It is pet-friendly.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an additional charge, and guests often praise it. Onsite parking is limited and must be requested in advance, and the booking page is inconsistent about it, so confirm directly. Public parking is available nearby for a daily fee. Rooms facing the square can hear evening noise on busy nights, so ask for a quieter side if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Lake-view rooms
- ✓Imbarcadero restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Spa by reservation
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Elevator and air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
Good questions
How close is Hotel Metropole Suisse to the ferries?+
Piazza Cavour is about a minute away, and a guest reviewer puts the ferry terminal about two minutes from the hotel.
Is breakfast included?+
Buffet breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an extra charge, and guests often praise it.
Can I park at the hotel?+
Onsite parking is limited and must be requested in advance. Public parking is available nearby for a daily fee, so confirm with the hotel.
