Hotel Metropole Suisse

A delightful, traditional hotel, oozing “old elegance” overlooking the lake and abutting a garden square, right in the centre of Como. The towels and bed sheets are monogrammed with the hotel’s name, which used to be the norm but one rarely finds these days. The room we stayed in overlooked the square yet had a full view of the lake and hills behind. The extensive and varied breakfast is served in a large, dining room from which you can view the lake, a delightful addition to one’s stay. It also has a comfortable bar, again with lake and garden square view, as well as an excellent restaurant.

Situated on Pizzaza Cavour, exactly across from where you board boats for different Como destinations. Ten minutes walk to the cathedral and all quality shopping and restaurants. It is a very old property but has been through proper renovations throughout the years. It's just exceptionally close and in the heart of Como.

Location is great with lake view, I travelled in June 2024, so there was construction going on in the city right opposite the hotel's front, which is hampering the view, but that's temporary, 10- 12 min walk from the main train station. Close to many restaurants, and shopping outlets. Rooms are decent size, but slightly outdated. But seems they have renovated the toilets recently. One day we took Box Breakfast with us to St. Moritz, which was very good, other day we had breakfast at the hotel. The spread was huge.

The best thing about this property was the location. We took the train from bovisa train station to como lago. From there it was an easy 5 minute walk to hotel. Also, the ferry station is across the street from hotel (take the early fast ferry to and from bellagio). There are many restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance from hotel. The hotel upgraded us to a room with the lake and the plaza. Staff was very friendly.

great breakfast and staff, view was amazing