Metropole Suisse Hotel  

In the heart of Como, steps from Piazza Cavour and a short walk to Como Cathedral and the main railway station. Overlooking the lake and tucked between the Swiss border and Milan, this family-run, historic hotel (dating from 1892) puts Volta Temple, Villa Olmo and lakeside shopping within easy reach.

Seventy-one individually decorated rooms and suites mix neoclassical furniture with modern touches and soothing natural tones. Rooms feature premium bedding with down comforters, minibars, LED TVs and private bathrooms with bidets; select rooms deliver mountain- and lake-view outlooks. Expect bright, elegant spaces, a terrace and a garden for relaxed moments.

Relax in the sauna, stroll the terrace and garden, or use concierge and limited room service (hours apply). Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a computer station, dry cleaning, limited on-site parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are also available. Wake up to lake breezes from some rooms.

Event-ready with conference space, a meeting room and a banquet hall, plus a computer station and complimentary wired/wireless internet to keep meetings running smoothly. Airport shuttle and limited parking support business events.

Imbarcadero restaurant serves Italian cuisine with a bar/lounge and alfresco dining. A daily buffet/continental breakfast is available for a fee and room service is offered during limited hours.