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About the Hotel
Via Regina 41, Griante Cadenabbia, It,
Cadenabbia,
Italy,
22011,
Lombardy
Established in 1830, Hotel Britannia Excelsior offers a historic setting on the shores of Lake Como. The hotel features picturesque views of the Bellagio promontory and is surrounded by 17th-century villas. With a prime location just 50 meters from the boat landing stage, it provides easy access to explore the area. Unique amenities include a massive floating pool and private yacht charters.
Location
Located in Tremezzo, the hotel is just 65 km from Orio Al Serio Airport. It offers convenient transportation options, including a shuttle service to nearby attractions. The hotel is also near various points of interest, such as the Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli and Chiesa della Madonna Nera. Guests can explore the scenic landscape of Lake Como readily.
Rooms
All guest rooms at Hotel Britannia Excelsior are equipped with satellite TV and private bathrooms featuring showers and hairdryers. The decor includes luxury fabrics and antique furniture, creating a refined atmosphere. Many rooms offer views of Lake Como, mountains, or the pool. Soundproofed windows ensure a peaceful retreat.
Eat & Drink
The hotel boasts four restaurants and four bars, offering a variety of dining options. Breakfast is served as a continental-style buffet in one of the restaurants. Lunch and dinner feature a range of dishes, including Latin American cuisine at The Cove. Guests can enjoy meals in elegant dining settings with coffered ceilings and marble floors.
Leisure & Business
Hotel Britannia Excelsior provides a lakeside beach area with a seasonal outdoor pool and sunbeds. A massive floating pool with a recently renovated deck allows for relaxation by the water. Additional amenities include a rooftop terrace with great views, a library, and a free shuttle service from off-site parking.
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The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spectacular Views!
The room featured a breathtaking view of Bellagio, making every moment spent inside a visual delight.view full review
Infinity Pool Bliss
I loved relaxing at the infinity pool bar in the evening; it was the perfect spot to unwind with a drink.view full review
Delicious Breakfast!
The buffet breakfast offered a mouthwatering selection of continental and cooked options that I thoroughly enjoyed.view full review
Spacious Comfort
The living area in my room was very spacious and clean, providing a comfortable space to relax and take in the scenery.view full review
General
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Safe deposit box
Spa & Leisure
Swimming pool
Room features
Sitting area
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Location
Via Regina 41, Griante Cadenabbia, It,
Cadenabbia,
Italy,
22011,
Lombardy
Map view
Via Regina 41, Griante Cadenabbia, It,
Cadenabbia,
Italy,
22011,
Lombardy
City landmarks
Church
St. Jacob Basilica
2.6
km
Lake Como
3.0
km
Park
La Punta Spartivento
2.1
km
Via Paolo Carcano
Lido di Bellagio
2.5
km
Park
Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli
1.5
km
La Perla del Lago
1.8
km
Church
Oratorio Sommariva
930 m
Gallery
Original Watercolors di Masits Agnes
1.9
km
Church
Chiesa di S. Leonardo
1.9
km
Gallery
Valentinarte Art Gallery
1.9
km
Church
San Martino Church
1.5
km
Church
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
2.0
km
Museum
Museo degli Strumenti per la Navigazione
2.0
km
Piazza dell'Oratorio Loc. Tremezzo
Chiesa della Madonna Nera
1.2
km
Via IV Novembre
Torre di Rogaro
1.3
km
Frazione di Pescallo
Borgo di Pescallo
2.4
km
Lake
Menaggio
3.1
km
Italy
Monte Grona
2.1
km
Italy
Valchiavenna
2.1
km
Via Lungolago
Webcam Bellagio
1.8
km
Piazza Sagrado San Lorenzo
Church of San Lorenzo
1.8
km
12 Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini
Gioielleria
1.9
km
Store
Prevedoni Cristina
1.9
km
Vicolo Pretorio 1
La casa delle bici volanti
2.0
km
22021 Bellagio Province of Como
Lungolago Europa
2.2
km
Via Del Castellano
Castello di Vezio
4.3
km
Gallery
Torre delle Arti
2.5
km
Nearby
Church
The Anglican Church of the Ascension
120 m
Church
Chiesa dei Santi Nabore e Felice
570 m
Restaurants
Bar Impero
80 m
Via Provinciale Regina
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
66%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Clean Rooms
Friendly Staff
Inconsistent Dining
Lack of Local Information
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
6.9
Location
7.6
Service
7.1
Dining
5.5
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 15 reviews
7.1
7.1/10based on 353 reviews
Jeremy
United Kingdom,
June
2024
6.8/10
The hotel's rooms were clean and spacious, with essential amenities provided. The service, while friendly, had some rude encounters, but the overall location was stunning with easy access to various attractions. The dining experience left much to be desired, but the facilities were decent.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and plenty big enough, although a bit dated, which didn't bother me much on holiday. In the end, you're staying in a 5-star resort, which makes up for it.
Service
6.0
The staff were generally friendly, but there were some rude interactions, especially with the boy at check-in. Despite this, the service was acceptable.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location on a pontoon on the lake offered stunning views of the mountains. It was also convenient to visit other nearby towns and attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing, with inedible food served. However, a Welsh pastry was a notable exception.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were average, nothing extraordinary but sufficient for a comfortable stay.
Paul
United States,
May
2024
7.4/10
While the hotel presented itself nicely on the website, the real-life experience was a great disappointment, especially considering the traffic noise. However, the staff made up for it by sending a bottle of Cava to our room. The location on the pontoon by the lake with stunning mountain views was impressive, offering access to the ferry. The dining experience had its ups and downs with some undercooked pasta and repetitive dishes, but overall good value for money. The service, though more friendly towards other nationalities, was welcoming and efficient, especially at the Bubbles Bar.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms, despite looking better online, were a bit of a letdown in person.
Service
7.0
The service, while seeming more inclined towards other nationalities, was good and friendly, particularly at the Bubbles Bar.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location on the lake pontoon with stunning mountain views was superb, offering easy access to Bellagio and Varena.
Dining
7.0
The dining was a mix of positives and negatives, with good value for money but some undercooked pasta and repetitive dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities overall were of a high standard.
Mary
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.4/10
The hotel rooms were clean and tidy, offering a standard three-star experience. The meals were satisfactory, with self-service options and a variety of drink choices. However, there was a lack of information in the rooms about nearby activities and attractions. The staff was friendly and accommodating, sorting out parking efficiently. The location had splendid views across the lake, but some areas were unhygienic. The dining experience had a decent selection but lacked consistency in quality. Overall, a peaceful stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
Rooms were excellent, large, clean, and nicely furnished.
Service
9.0
The staff, including the restaurant and bar teams, were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
7.0
Providing spectacular views across the lake, the location is glorious, although some areas were unhygienic.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had a large choice but lacked consistency in quality.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had good facilities, with a nice bar area but lacked information on local activities.
Clean Rooms
Inconsistent Dining
Richard
United Kingdom,
April
2024
6.0/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were nice and clean, but the service was unwelcoming and unhelpful. The location was beautiful, offering stunning views of Bellagio, but the dining options were disappointing. The facilities were decent, but there were some issues with hygiene.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, equipped with essential amenities like a safe, fridge, shower, and air conditioning.
Service
5.0
Unfortunately, the service was unwelcoming, unhelpful, and at times, rude, making me feel looked down upon as an all-inclusive guest.
Location
6.0
The location was beautiful, with a lovely view of Bellagio. However, there were hygiene issues that affected my stay negatively.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a mixed bag. While some dishes were good, there were limited options, and the breakfast staff was rude.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent facilities overall, but the hygiene standards could be improved for a better experience.
Michael
United States,
April
2024
6.4/10
My stay at the hotel was mixed. The rooms were not serviced properly, and there was a lot of dust, especially in the bedroom. However, the staff was friendly and helpful. The location was brilliant with access to the ferry, local water taxi, and bars, but it was shared with others. The dining experience was good value for money, with slight issues on some dishes being undercooked. The facilities were adequate, but there were some downsides.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were not serviced properly and had lots of dust, especially in the bedroom.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Location
7.0
The location was brilliant with access to the ferry, local water taxi, and bars, but it was shared with others.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good value for money, but some dishes were undercooked.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate.
José
United States,
April
2024
6.8/10
The hotel offers large and very comfortable rooms with luxury fabrics alongside antique furniture. The service is friendly, albeit overwhelmed at times, and the location provides a beautiful view of the lake, close to convenient ferry access. The dining experience is lacking, but the facilities are satisfactory.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are large and very comfortable, with luxury fabrics alongside antique furniture.
Service
7.0
The staff is very friendly and trying to be helpful but may struggle with the crowd at peak times.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is wonderful beside the lake, with great views and proximity to ferry access.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was really poor, with inconsistent and unappetizing options.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities are decent but could be improved in terms of dining quality.
Beautiful lake view
Inconsistent dining quality
Jack
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.2/10
The hotel had a spacious room with a Juliet balcony but was inconveniently located near the kitchen and restaurant hall, leading to unpleasant smells and dark walks. The bathroom was spacious and the room itself quite large.
Rooms
7.0
The room was spacious with a Juliet balcony but inconveniently located near the kitchen and restaurant hall.
Service
9.0
The staff worked hard, were very attentive, polite, and friendly.
Location
8.0
The location was great for views of the lake and conveniently close to the ferry to Bellagio, bars, and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was poor, with inedible food options and a nightmare experience.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were lacking and did not provide a pleasant dining experience.
David
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.0/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were elegantly furnished and had a good-sized balcony with a terrific view of the lake, making it a truly enchanting experience. The service was top-notch, with staff that were a pleasure to spend time with and often demonstrated a great sense of humor. The location couldn't have been better, overlooking the lake and providing easy access to nearby towns. However, the dining experience left much to be desired, with inconsistent quality in the breakfast offerings.
Rooms
8.0
The room was tastefully furnished, clean, and spacious with a bathroom and balcony offering stunning views of the floating pool and the magnificent scenery of the lake.
Service
9.0
The service was second to none, with friendly and helpful staff making my stay even more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The location was stunning, offering one of the best views on the lake and making it convenient to explore neighboring towns and attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience had its shortcomings with inconsistent quality in the breakfast options provided.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall comfort of the stay.
Jean
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was clean and tidy, and the meals offered were satisfactory. The hotel's location by the magnificent Lake Como was a definite highlight, although the service had some minor issues.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and had everything in order. It lacked drawers, but overall, it was comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff seemed to be struggling a bit, and there were issues with amenities. However, they were accommodating overall.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location by Lake Como was glorious, offering beautiful views and easy access to explore the area.
Dining
7.0
The meals were of a standard three-star quality, with a good variety. Some minor issues with undercooked pasta, but overall good value for money.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing exceptional but met basic needs.
Albert
United States,
December
2023
7.6/10
The hotel had some positives like comfortable beds and a good shower, but the rooms were fairly basic and had a slow elevator near the kitchen area, making the surroundings less ideal. The service was excellent with friendly and hospitable staff. The location was a mixed bag with exceptional views but also instances of unhygienic conditions. The dining experience, while generally good value for money, had its chaotic moments.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were fairly basic with comfortable beds and a good shower.
Service
9.0
The service was outstanding, with friendly staff going above and beyond in hospitality.
Location
7.0
The location offered wonderful views across the lake, but there were some cleanliness issues reported.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience provided good value for money, although there were moments of chaos.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory with some room for improvement.
Derek
United Kingdom,
December
2023
5.8/10
The hotel had a convenient location near the water taxi and ferry port, surrounded by bars and restaurants. The rooms were initially dirty and accessible through a slow elevator near the kitchen, despite the traffic noise. The service was a mix of unfriendly and kind staff. The dining experience offered good value for money but was sometimes rough. The facilities were a bit basic, and the dining room appeared less hectic at the sister hotel. The price was acceptable, but some aspects like the undercooked pasta were noticeable.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms, unfortunately, were not clean upon arrival and had traffic noise, but they were accessible despite the slow elevator near the kitchen.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of unfriendly and kind interactions, with some staff members being more welcoming than others.
Location
7.0
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered good value for money, but some aspects were rough and ready, like undercooked pasta.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were basic, and the dining room at the sister hotel seemed less hectic.
Thomas
United Kingdom,
November
2023
5.0/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were clean, and the size was decent with a small balcony, but it seemed like they hadn't been occupied for a while. The service was very rude, especially the staff member at check-in. The location was convenient for accessing the ferry to Bellagio and Varena, but it needs an overhaul. The dining options were very limited, and some dishes were not up to standard. The facilities were lacking in some aspects.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and of a decent size with a small balcony.
Service
5.0
I encountered very rude service, especially during check-in.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient for accessing the ferry to Bellagio and Varena, but it needs an overhaul.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were very limited, and some dishes were not well-prepared.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were lacking in some aspects.
James
United Kingdom,
October
2023
5.2/10
The hotel had majestic rooms, but the location needs attention. The dining experience was disappointing with low-quality food straight out of tins. The service was a mix of attentive concern and unhelpfulness.
Rooms
7.0
The room, though not upgraded as expected, was clean and well-appointed.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of attentive concern and unhelpfulness.
Location
6.0
The location needs attention, but Bellagio is beautiful for a day trip.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience consisted of disappointing, low-quality food straight out of tins.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities are minimal and need improvement.
Clean rooms
Poor dining quality
Earl
United States,
August
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is situated in a lovely location, offering beautiful views and easy access to various attractions. The rooms are lacking some essentials like free bottled water and comprehensive area information, but the service, particularly from Jeanette and her team at reception, is welcoming and accommodating. The dining experience may not meet everyone's tastes, with varying quality of food, but the overall value for money is decent.
Rooms
7.0
The room setup was a bit inconvenient without drawers and close proximity to the kitchen, leading to occasional odors and dim lighting.
Service
9.0
The service, especially from Jeanette and her team, was very welcoming and tried to accommodate preferences.
Location
8.0
The location offers a great view and access to multiple transportation options for exploring the area.
Dining
6.0
The dining options may not be consistent in quality, which could be improved to cater to various tastes.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided are sufficient but may need some upgrades to enhance the overall guest experience.
Nathaniel
United Kingdom,
August
2023
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were clean and spacious, although a bit dated. The service was top-notch with warm and welcoming staff. The location was fantastic, just a stone's throw away from the ferry and buses. The dining experience had its flaws but overall offered good value for money.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, while clean and plenty big enough, felt a bit dated for a 5-star resort. The bed was made but the bathroom was not properly serviced.
Service
8.0
The staff were fantastic, going above and beyond with their hospitality. However, there was one rude encounter at check-in with a staff member being particularly unhelpful.
Location
6.0
The location was great, just a short walk from the ferry and the buses.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its flaws with some undercooked pasta and occasional cleanliness issues. However, overall, the meals offered good value for money.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing exceptional to note.