A historic Liberty-style hotel on the Bellagio lakefront, with an outdoor pool, restaurant and rooms overlooking Lake Como, just steps from the ferry port.
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The Hotel Excelsior Splendide is a 3-star hotel housed in a Liberty-style building dating back to 1907, overlooking the Bellagio lakefront, right in front of Lake Como and just steps from the ferry port.
The property suits guests seeking a classic lakeside stay, with a large entrance hall, a well-kept dining room and a small outdoor pool open from May to September. On the other side of the road, on the beach, there is also a café with a lake-view terrace.
The rooms are spacious and equipped with satellite TV, a private bathroom and telephone; some room types offer a direct view of Lake Como. Breakfast, included in the stay, is served as a continental buffet with coffee, pastries, ham, cheese and bread. The hotel accepts pets on request and has an on-site restaurant, bar and luggage storage service. The central location, right on the lakefront, is among the aspects most appreciated by guests, particularly by couples.
The rooms at the Hotel Excelsior Splendide share essential amenities for a comfortable stay by the lake: air conditioning, a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, toiletries, hairdryer, safe, wardrobe and TV with satellite channels. Room sizes range between 18 and 20 m², with solutions designed both for couples and small groups of up to three people.
Among the available room types, the Double Room with Lake View and the Triple Room with Lake View stand out, both with a direct view over Lake Como, along with the standard Double Room and the Economy Double Room/Twin Room, the latter designed for those seeking a more flexible bed configuration. All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with a bidet in the bathroom and the option of a double bed or twin beds depending on guests’ needs.
Double room of 20 m² with private bathroom, satellite TV and telephone, without a lake view. This is the property’s base room type, ideal for those seeking a simple and central solution on the Bellagio lakefront.
The same size as the standard Double Room, but with a direct view over Lake Como: the ideal choice for those who don’t want to miss out on the view during their stay in Bellagio.
Room designed for three people, with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower, bidet and toiletries. Despite being slightly smaller than the other room types, it offers a lake view and a safe, making it the only solution in the property suited to small groups.
Economy room type without a lake view, the same size as the Double Room but designed for those seeking the property’s most accessible rate, while still offering a private bathroom with bathtub or shower and air conditioning.
The Hotel Excelsior Splendide offers a range of services designed for a relaxed stay on the Bellagio lakefront. Highlights include the small outdoor pool open from May to September, the on-site restaurant with menus for special diets on request, a bar and snack bar, plus an on-site café for informal moments during the day. The property also has a sun terrace, garden and an area with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Guests will also find a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, daily housekeeping service and a lift reaching the upper floors. There is also entertainment, with live sports broadcasts and occasional live music performances. Pets are allowed on request, while WiFi is available for a small one-time surcharge. All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with the option of family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The Hotel Excelsior Splendide is located on the Bellagio lakefront, on Via Lungo Lago Manzoni, in a Liberty-style building dating back to 1907 that directly overlooks Lake Como. This is the town’s most popular area, with a location score of 9.6 given by guests, and it is just a few metres from the ferry port connecting Bellagio to the other towns on the lake.
Just 40 metres away is Ristorante Pizzeria Carillon, while Cava Turacciolo and the restaurant Art in Flower can be reached in under 200 metres on foot. Parco Martiri della Libertà is 50 metres away, the Gardens of Villa Melzi about 850 metres away, and Villa Carlotta, with its art collections, 2.3 km away. The nearest railway stations are Fiumelatte, 2.9 km away, and Varenna-Esino-Perledo, 3.9 km away, useful for those arriving by train along the opposite shore of the lake. The reference airports are Milan Malpensa (54 km) and Milan Linate (58 km).
Bellagio, nicknamed the “Pearl of Lake Como”, is an ideal starting point for boat excursions to Villa del Balbianello, 5 km away, Villa Monastero and the Castello di Vezio, about 3.6 km away, also reachable by a short funicular from Varenna. In summer, water sports and walks along the lake are available, while in the cooler months, Passo Agueglio, about 6 km away, offers panoramic trails over the surrounding mountains.
Reviews particularly reward the location (9.6) and the comfort of the rooms (8.5), with a good score for the staff as well (8.4). Value for money (7.4) and services (7.6) are the most criticised aspects according to guests.
Yes, the Hotel Excelsior Splendide accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Yes, the Hotel Excelsior Splendide includes a continental buffet breakfast in the stay, with coffee, pastries, ham, cheese and bread.
No, at the Hotel Excelsior Splendide WiFi is available for a small one-time surcharge.
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Yes, the Hotel Excelsior Splendide has a small outdoor pool, open from May to September.
The Hotel Excelsior Splendide is located on the Bellagio lakefront, right in front of Lake Como and just steps from the ferry port.
The public car park adjacent to the Hotel Excelsior Splendide is free only from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, while it is paid at other times.
