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The Property — Suites & Atelier Lake Como
The Suites & Atelier Lake Como feels more like staying in a design-savvy friend’s apartment than a conventional hotel. The lobby is a calm, light-filled space with clean lines, local art on the walls, and a few carefully chosen mid-century pieces. Its USP is the combination of self-contained suites with a small atelier where you can watch (or buy) works by local artisans. It suits independent travellers who want a quiet, residential base within walking distance of Como’s historic centre and lakefront, without the frills of a full-service resort.
Chronicles of Como
Como has Roman origins as ‘Novum Comum’, founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a strategic outpost on the lake. Its medieval and Renaissance heyday left a dense core of cobbled streets, Romanesque churches and the grand Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, begun in 1396. In the 19th and early 20th centuries the lake became a retreat for European aristocracy, and Como itself developed into a centre for silk manufacturing – an industry that still defines the city’s economy and design sensibility. Today, Como is a lively, mid-sized city that balances its UNESCO-level historic fabric with a brisk cafe culture and ferry services connecting it to Bellagio, Varenna and other lake towns. Its identity is distinctly urban-meets-lake: you get the buzz of an Italian provincial capital alongside immediate access to the water.
Best Time to Visit
Full Como guide →Best months
May, June and September offer reliably warm, sunny weather (highs around 24-28°C) with lower humidity than July-August. Crowds are moderate, especially outside school holidays and public events.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak: Italian Ferragosto (mid-August) and European summer holidays push hotel prices up 30-50% above June rates. The main events are the Palio del Baradello in early September (historical pageant) and the Como Street Festival (music and food) in July, but the biggest driver is simply peak season demand for lake access.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months: daytime temperatures of 15-20°C, significantly lower prices (often 40% less than August), and far fewer day-trippers. You’ll still get good lake views and most restaurants and ferries operating, just without the crush.
Weather & packing
Lake Como’s microclimate means sudden, brief thunderstorms can roll in even on a sunny June afternoon — always keep a light waterproof jacket or umbrella in your day bag. Pack layers: mornings and evenings can be 10-15°C cooler than the midday high, so a thin sweater or pashmina is essential for dinner by the lake.
Live City Briefing — Como
- The Como-Brunate funicular has resumed full service after seasonal maintenance — a 5-minute ride up to Monte Brunate offers panoramic lake views and is well worth the €2.80 return ticket.
- New pedestrianised zones were introduced in Piazza Cavour and Via Plinio in April 2025, making the lakefront more walkable but reducing vehicle access for drop-offs; plan to park at Autosilo Viale Geno (€2/hour) or use the lakeside car park at Via Borgovico.
- The city’s main ferry terminal (Battelli del Lago) is operating its full summer timetable from late May, with direct services to Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio; book tickets online in advance for peak June weekends to avoid queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Suites & Atelier Lake Como, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (or highest available) facing away from Via G. Scalini. The top floor minimises footfall noise from corridors and stray street sound. A rear-facing room looks over internal courtyards or neighbouring rooftops – quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor directly behind reception: they can pick up lobby chatter and the step buzzer at the entrance. Also avoid low-level rooms at the front (especially 1st floor) because Via G. Scalini is a classic narrow Como side street – delivery vans and mopeds start early (7am) and echo off the buildings.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room on a high floor (4th or 5th). You'll overlook the inner block – glimpses of tiled rooftops and maybe the hills beyond Como, but no lake view (the building is set back on a side street). The front view is just the opposite residential building and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floor 4 and above (top floor) – the lift stops there, but the top corridor is shortest, so least passing traffic. Mid-floors (2-3) are also fine if you choose a rear room, but 1st floor is noisier.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via G. Scalini – narrow, lined with parked cars, so every engine and conversation bounces. The lift mechanism is audible in rooms directly opposite the lift shaft (a gentle clunk, but avoid if you're a light sleeper). No on-site parking means guests crunching luggage over the one-step entrance creates a brief thump. Sunday mornings are quiet (free street parking, less traffic).
Insider tips
1) For parking, go straight to Garage Como Via Borgo Vico – it's a 2-min walk, €25 a day, no booking needed, and avoids the hassle of hunting street spaces. 2) Check-in is ground floor with one step; if you have heavy bags, ask the front desk to deploy the portable ramp – they keep one behind reception. 3) Wi-Fi is plug-and-play: connect to 'freehotelwifi' and hit accept – no password, no SMS, fine for browsing but don't try streaming 4K.
- 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 — Suites & Atelier Lake Como
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed suitable for emails and browsing (around 30 Mbps download); no login constraints, just connect to 'freehotelwifi' and accept the terms page (no password needed).
One lift serves all room floors (ground to top floor); no stairs-only sections in the public areas, but the main entrance has one step down into the lobby.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand; reception can print a boarding pass or PDF on request at no charge.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00 (later arrivals need prior arrangement; early bag-drop available from check-out time at no charge; standard check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €30, subject to availability).
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals or departures (available from 09:00 to 22:00); no overnight storage.
Ground-floor check-in is level with the street after one small step (slid to curb is possible? staff can place a portable ramp). No rooms with full step-free bathroom; no roll-in shower or grab bars. The lift fits a standard wheelchair but not a wide power chair.
No on-site parking. The nearest public garage is Garage Como Via Borgo Vico on Via Borgo Vico (2 min walk) – €25 per 24 hours, no reservation needed; no EV charging on-site. Public street parking around the building is limited and pay-and-display (€1.50/hour from 08:00–19:00 weekdays; free Sundays and public holidays).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory tourist tax of €2.00 per person per night, paid at check-in (children under 14 exempt; exact rate may be adjusted by municipality as of 2026; confirm at booking).
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking (non-refundable for most rates); a €100 incidental card hold taken at check-in and released at check-out if no extras are added.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Sant'Agostino (80 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Provino (401 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giacomo (517 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Madonnetta (561 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Passeggiata Sergio Ramelli — 513 m · ~6 min walk
Tempio Voltiano — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro Sociale — 625 m · ~8 min walk
Parco Villa Franceschini — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 499 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Sant'Agostino — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Como Nord Lago — 246 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Como San Giovanni station and the tourist office near the cathedral—they mark up badly.
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; smaller bars and market stalls may be cash-only; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works where contactless does.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants if service is good; taxis and hotel porters get a euro or two; no obligation to tip for counter service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.20; seated service adds a euro or more.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a deli: €5–€8.
A pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria: €10–€15.
Via Armando Diaz and Piazza Volta have several takeaway slices, schiacciata, and focaccia spots; also the covered market in Piazza Fontana for quick eats.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Lidl are the common budget chains in Como town.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Prina have mid-range Italian high-street brands (OVS, Benetton); for cheap basics, head to the OVS outlet or Intimissimi.
Buy the ASF single ticket (€1.30) for local buses within Como; for the airport, the cheapest way is the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€10 one-way, €18 return).
1. Buy bus tickets from tabacchi or newsagents to avoid a surcharge on board. 2. Avoid eating in Piazza Cavour or the lungolago—walk one street inland for better prices. 3. Fill a water bottle at the free public fountains (fontanelle) around town.
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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 Suites & Atelier Lake Como
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 499 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Sant'Agostino — 111 m · ~1 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 Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Request a room on the top floor (or highest available) facing away from Via G. Scalini. The top floor minimises footfall noise from corridors and stray street sound. A rear-facing room looks over internal courtyards or neighbouring rooftops – quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor directly behind reception: they can pick up lobby chatter and the step buzzer at the entrance. Also avoid low-level rooms at the front (especially 1st floor) because Via G. Scalini is a classic narrow Como side street – delivery vans and mopeds start early (7am) and echo off the buildings.
Is Suites & Atelier Lake Como noisy?
Street noise from Via G. Scalini – narrow, lined with parked cars, so every engine and conversation bounces. The lift mechanism is audible in rooms directly opposite the lift shaft (a gentle clunk, but avoid if you're a light sleeper). No on-site parking means guests crunching luggage over the one-step entrance creates a brief thump. Sunday mornings are quiet (free street parking, less traffic).
Which rooms have the best views at Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Ask for a rear-facing room on a high floor (4th or 5th). You'll overlook the inner block – glimpses of tiled rooftops and maybe the hills beyond Como, but no lake view (the building is set back on a side street). The front view is just the opposite residential building and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
1) For parking, go straight to Garage Como Via Borgo Vico – it's a 2-min walk, €25 a day, no booking needed, and avoids the hassle of hunting street spaces. 2) Check-in is ground floor with one step; if you have heavy bags, ask the front desk to deploy the portable ramp – they keep one behind reception. 3) Wi-Fi is plug-and-play: connect to 'freehotelwifi' and hit accept – no password, no SMS, fine for browsing but don't try streaming 4K.
What time is check-in at Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Check-in at Suites & Atelier Lake Como is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Suites & Atelier Lake Como have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed suitable for emails and browsing (around 30 Mbps download); no login constraints, just connect to 'freehotelwifi' and accept the terms page (no password needed).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Mandatory tourist tax of €2.00 per person per night, paid at check-in (children under 14 exempt; exact rate may be adjusted by municipality as of 2026; confirm at booking).
Where can I eat cheaply near Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a deli: €5–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Suites & Atelier Lake Como?
Buy the ASF single ticket (€1.30) for local buses within Como; for the airport, the cheapest way is the Malpensa Shuttle bus (€10 one-way, €18 return).
When is the best time to visit Como?
May, June and September offer reliably warm, sunny weather (highs around 24-28°C) with lower humidity than July-August. Crowds are moderate, especially outside school holidays and public events.
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.