Palace Hotel stands on Lungo Lario Trieste, the lakefront promenade of Como, and it is one of the most convenient addresses in town for anyone who plans to travel by boat, train or funicular. The hotel lists a four-star class, 94 rooms, the Antica Darsena restaurant and the Garden Bar Ceccato, a bar beside the water, as well as a gym. Breakfast is shown as a free continental breakfast, with an international buffet served in the Sala Magna, which is a real saving over hotels that charge extra. It is a good fit for first-time visitors, for couples who want a lake view and for rail travellers who want a short walk with their luggage.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Lungo Lario Trieste 16, a one-minute walk from the lakefront promenade, three minutes from Piazza Cavour and five minutes from the Como-Brunate funicular. Como Cathedral is about six minutes away on foot, Como Nord Lago station about eight minutes and Como San Giovanni station about twelve minutes. Milan Malpensa Airport is about a 40-minute drive. The Sant’Agostino public dock, where the small-group boat tour in this guide starts, is on the same lakefront road, so you can walk from the lobby to the water.
The rooms
94 rooms of a compact size, around 19 square metres, in three main types, Classic Double or Twin, Standard Double or Twin and Double or Twin with a lake view. Each has either one double bed or two twin beds, and the standard rooms can sleep a third guest. Rooms are small, so travellers with a lot of luggage may prefer to choose a category with a little more space, and the lake-view rooms are worth paying for if you want to wake up to the water.
Food and drink
The Antica Darsena restaurant serves meals at the hotel, and the Garden Bar Ceccato is a lakeside bar that works well for an aperitivo before dinner in town. The hotel describes a free continental breakfast, and the buffet in the Sala Magna adds international choices. There is a gym for guests who want to keep up a routine on a longer trip.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. Self-parking is on site for a daily charge with limited spaces, and there is an electric car charging station, so reserve a space in advance. Pets are allowed for a daily fee, with a limit of one pet per room and a size limit, and service animals are exempt from fees.
Lakefront rooms can be noisier than rooms on quieter sides, so ask about the room position if you are a light sleeper. Opening dates can change by season, so confirm them if you travel in winter.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakefront promenade location
- ✓Lake-view double rooms
- ✓Antica Darsena restaurant
- ✓Garden Bar Ceccato by the water
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Gym
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
How far is Palace Hotel from the funicular and the cathedral?+
About five minutes on foot to the Como-Brunate funicular and about six minutes to Como Cathedral.
Is breakfast included at Palace Hotel?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is shown, and an international buffet is served in the Sala Magna.
Does the hotel have lake-view rooms?+
Yes, one of the room types is a double or twin with a lake view. Rooms are compact, so choose the category that suits your luggage and view preference.
