🇮🇹 Como, Italy
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
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Your stay — Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
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The Property — Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
The Sheraton Lake Como feels like a polished corporate retreat that happens to have a lake view – think marble floors, a hushed lobby bar, and staff in sharp suits. Its USP is convenience: it’s the only major international chain on the lake, two minutes from the train station, with a pool that actually faces the water. It suits travellers who want reliable comfort and a business-hotel standard, not boutique charm or local character.
Chronicles of Como
Como was founded as a Roman garrison town in 196 BC, later becoming a key silk-production centre during the Middle Ages. Its medieval core survives in narrow alleys and the massive Broletto (town hall), while the cathedral, begun in 1396, grafted Gothic and Renaissance styles over four centuries. By the 19th century, Como’s lakefront villas attracted European aristocracy, giving the city a lingering air of faded grandeur. Today it’s a commuter hub for Milan and a base for lake tourism, mixing daily Italian life with steady streams of day-trippers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm enough for lake cruises and alfresco dining, but before the July-August crush. June offers long daylight and the lake temperature is just about swimmable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European summer holidays and the influx of Milanese escaping the city. Hotel prices double (this Sheraton often hits €350+ a night), and lakeside restaurants require booking days ahead. Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) and the Como Palio (late August) add local crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the smart budget months – hotel rates drop 30-40%, the lake is still beautiful, and crowds thin. April can be cool (14°C highs) but the cherry blossoms are out; October has autumnal light and fewer boats.
Weather & packing
Como’s microclimate traps heat in summer, making it stickier than Milan, but a sudden thunderstorm can cool things by 10°C in an hour. Pack a light waterproof jacket even in June – you’ll need it for the ferry or an evening walk along the lakefront.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The new Como-Brunate funicular gondola upgrade finished in May 2025, cutting queues significantly – but still book tickets online in peak season.
- A strike by public ferry workers is possible in summer 2026; check Gestione Navigazione Laghi alerts the day before travel.
- The main pedestrian Via Plinio is under partial roadworks until autumn 2026 for new paving – expect some diversions near the cathedral.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (3rd or 4th) facing the lake. These rooms have the best views north-east over the water and are farthest from the road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms on the car park side – limited privacy and no view. Also avoid rooms directly above the mezzanine restaurant to dodge noise from evening service.
Best views
Lake-facing rooms on upper floors look across Lake Como toward Bellagio and the mountains. South-facing rooms at the back overlook the car park and hills.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quietest. Mid-stay, weekdays see less activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Caronti is a local road with some traffic, especially morning and evening. The lift is a single car, so occasional wait-and-chat noise near it. No bar or nightclub, so quiet after 11 p.m.
Insider tips
Save parking cost: park at Autosilo Como (€18/24hr) and walk 15 mins – it’s cheaper and secure. Upgrade to premium WiFi for streaming or video calls – the free 5 Mbps is fine for email only.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests. Premium 'Fast' tier (up to 30 Mbps) available at €9.95 per 24h per device, no login constraints other than accepting terms.
One lift serves all guest floors (ground to 4th). No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (100+ titles). No physical newspapers delivered. The building was originally a 19th-century silk mill; the lake-facing facade retains original stonework.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (no guarantee of early room access). Late check-out until 14:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; after 14:00 charged full night.
Free for same-day collection. Overnight or multi-day storage not offered.
Step-free access from car park to lobby via ramp. Two accessible guest rooms on ground floor. No wheelchair lift to restaurant on mezzanine. Lake-facing outdoor terrace reachable by 3 steps.
On-site unsecured outdoor parking €20.00 per night (no valet). Nearest covered public car park: 'Autosilo Como' at Viale Leopardi 10, 15-minute walk, €18.00 per 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14 and over, paid at check-in or check-out)
Deposit & card hold: First night's room rate charged as advance deposit at booking. At check-in a €100 per night incidental hold is placed on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Cristo Re (466 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Oratorio San Giuseppe (663 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa parrocchiale di Santo Stefano (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Redentore (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lario Center — 836 m · ~10 min walk
Parco di Villa Erba — 627 m · ~8 min walk
Museo di Villa Bernasconi — 523 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 941 m · ~12 min walk
Farmacia della salute — 526 m · ~7 min walk
Aurora Panetteria di Segreto — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Como — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange currency at any bank or post office for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaus—they charge poor rates and high fees.
Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work at most terminals; keep cash for small bars, market stalls, and some family-run trattorias.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service; round up the bill at restaurants (a euro or two), leave small change for hotel staff, and taxi drivers don’t expect a tip unless they help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar or pasticceria costs €1.00–€1.20 (sitting at a table adds €2–€3 to the price).
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or takeaway place costs €4–€5; a basic pasta or risotto at a casual trattoria is around €8–€10.
A main course (e.g., pizza or a simple fish dish) at a mid-range restaurant runs €12–€15; a glass of house wine adds €3–€4.
The area around Piazza Cavour and the waterfront has several small bakeries and takeaway spots selling focaccia, arancini, and pizza by the slice; the daily market near the cathedral offers fresh produce and cheap snacks.
Budget supermarkets: Lidl, Penny Market, and local Eurospin; they have good own-brand basics and seasonal produce.
For affordable high-street clothing, walk along Via Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Plinio—you’ll find chains like OVS, H&M, and Zara; the market on Friday mornings near the lake sells casual wear at low prices.
A single bus ticket (valid 70 min) costs €1.40; a day pass (gionale) is €4.50—buy at tabaccherie or newsagents. From Milan Malpensa Airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Como (€13–€15, 1 hr) then connect by bus to the lakefront.
1) Always buy bus tickets before boarding from a tabaccaio or ticket machine—fines are hefty. 2) Eat lunch at a supermarket rotisserie counter for a full meal under €6. 3) Visit the cathedral and the funicular (to Brunate) on weekdays before 10am to avoid queues and higher prices.
Good to know — Como
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Como, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 941 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia della salute — 526 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Como San Giovanni station → El Paso Ranch, Via Martino
💡 Use lines C50 or C52; ask driver for stop ‘El Paso’ or walk 10 mins from Piazza Roma.
Como Grandi Stazione (bus stop outside the train station) → Bruzella stop (Via ai Colli, near La Collina)
💡 Buy a ticket (€1.50) from the tabacchi or newsstand near the station—validation is mandatory on board. The bus is steep and winding, so grab a seat. After Bruzella, walk uphill 5 mins; the residence is the first driveway on the right after the hairpin bend.
Como city centre (Piazza Matteotti) → Hotel Casa di Teresa Confalonieri Casati (stop: Via Carcano/Cernobbio)
💡 Bus C50 goes closer to the hotel (stop at Via Carcano, 200m walk). C40 stops at Piazza Roma — a 10-minute walk uphill. Validate your ticket on board, or buy via the 'Como Urbano' app to avoid cash.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel La Sorgente, via xx, Como
💡 Book in advance with an official 'NCC' car service for fixed rates around €100-120. Avoid drivers who approach you outside arrivals; they may overcharge or take indirect routes.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), taxi rank outside arrivals → B&B Le Ortensie, Via Gallio 22, Como
💡 Agree the price before getting in – look for the fixed-rate sign at the taxi stand. For a group of 3–4, it's not much more than the bus. If you're arriving late, pre-book with a Como-based taxi service like Radio Taxi Como (+39 031 261 515) – the airport rank can be thin after midnight.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Residence La Collina & La Collinetta, Como
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Comotaxi or TaxiComo to avoid surge pricing. The hotel is on a hill near San Fermo, so drivers may charge an extra €10 for the steep last stretch.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Casa di Teresa Confalonieri Casati, Como
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online beforehand — local taxis at the airport often charge €20–30 more. The hotel can arrange a driver for a similar rate.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Terminal 1 bus stop → Como Grandi Via Gallio bus station (5 min walk from B&B Le Ortensie)
💡 Buy tickets online in advance to skip the queue at the airport machines. The bus drops you by the lake; the B&B is a flat 5-minute walk east along Via Gallio. No shuttle runs after 10.30pm, so for late arrivals, take the Malpensa Express train to Como San Giovanni station instead.
Malpensa Airport (MXP) Terminal 1 → Como San Giovanni station
💡 Change at Saronno to a regional train; buy a return for 20% off.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), airport station → Como San Giovanni railway station (10 min walk from B&B Le Ortensie)
💡 The train arrives at Como San Giovanni (south end of town). From there, walk north along Viale Innocenzo XI for 10 minutes – the B&B is on Via Gallio. Avoid buying at the machine if you have a contactless debit card: tap in and out at the gate for the same price.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), bus stop at Terminal 1 arrivals → Como Grandi Stazione (San Giovanni, the main bus station)
💡 Buy a return ticket (€28) on the Terravision or Nordbus website—cheaper than two singles. From the station, take bus C10 to the stop 'Bruzella' then walk 5 minutes uphill; the residence is at Via ai Colli 10.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel La Sorgente, Como
💡 Buy a combined ticket from MXP to Como Lago station. At Milano Centrale change platforms but stay in the same direction. From Como Lago station: Hotel La Sorgente is a 10-minute walk north along Lungolago Trento. Cheaper than taxi, but takes longer.
About Como
Wikipedia ↗
Como (Italian: [ˈkɔːmo] , locally [ˈkoːmo] ; Comasco: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como. Its prime location on the southwestern branch of Lake Como and its pro...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
Request a high floor (3rd or 4th) facing the lake. These rooms have the best views north-east over the water and are farthest from the road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms on the car park side – limited privacy and no view. Also avoid rooms directly above the mezzanine restaurant to dodge noise from evening service.
Is Sheraton Lake Como Hotel noisy?
Via Caronti is a local road with some traffic, especially morning and evening. The lift is a single car, so occasional wait-and-chat noise near it. No bar or nightclub, so quiet after 11 p.m.
Which rooms have the best views at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
Lake-facing rooms on upper floors look across Lake Como toward Bellagio and the mountains. South-facing rooms at the back overlook the car park and hills.
What are insider tips for staying at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
Save parking cost: park at Autosilo Como (€18/24hr) and walk 15 mins – it’s cheaper and secure. Upgrade to premium WiFi for streaming or video calls – the free 5 Mbps is fine for email only.
What time is check-in at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
Check-in at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sheraton Lake Como Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests. Premium 'Fast' tier (up to 30 Mbps) available at €9.95 per 24h per device, no login constraints other than accepting terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
€5.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14 and over, paid at check-in or check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or takeaway place costs €4–€5; a basic pasta or risotto at a casual trattoria is around €8–€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sheraton Lake Como Hotel?
A single bus ticket (valid 70 min) costs €1.40; a day pass (gionale) is €4.50—buy at tabaccherie or newsagents. From Milan Malpensa Airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Como (€13–€15, 1 hr) then connect by bus to the lakefront.
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June, September – warm enough for lake cruises and alfresco dining, but before the July-August crush. June offers long daylight and the lake temperature is just about swimmable.
Top Attractions in Como
💡 The tower climb costs €2 and gives panoramic views, but skip it if queues are long – better to walk up to Brunate for free views.
💡 Climb the worn stone staircase to the upper gallery for an elevated view of the cathedral square, especially good at sunset.
💡 Walk the full stretch at sunset for the best light on the lake and mountains. Stop at the public fountain near the war memorial for a free drink of cold mountain water.
💡 Look for the 13th-century fresco of St. Christopher on the left wall. Combine with a visit to the nearby Piazza San Fedele for a coffee at Bar Mazzini – locals’ spot, not touristy.
💡 Look for the carved capitals on the columns inside—they show medieval scenes including a hunting cycle, rarely pointed out in guides.
💡 Sit on the steps near the ferry dock at sunset for free entertainment—locals gather for impromptu music and the light turns the water silver.
💡 Check the small crypt below the altar — it's usually open and contains early Christian remnants. Combine with a walk through the adjacent old fish market square.
💡 Stand below the gate at sunset for photos—the light hits the stone nicely, and you can read the historical markers in Italian and English.