The Lake Como EDITION

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
View from property
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Via Regina 41 - Cadenabbia, Griante, CO, 22011
  • Bellagio Port
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Villa Melzi
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Villa Serbelloni
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, Lake View

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Lake View

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cadenabbia

When you stay at The Lake Como EDITION in Griante, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Villa del Balbianello and Menaggio Beach. .This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Lake Lugano and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bellagio Port.

What's nearby

  • Villa Carlotta - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bellagio Port - 13 min walk - 2.1 km
  • Villa Melzi - 16 min walk - 2.3 km
  • Villa Serbelloni - 18 min walk - 2.5 km
  • Villa Melzi Gardens - 14 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 32 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Caffe Rossi
  • ‪La Lanterna - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ristoro Forma & Gusto - ‬14 min drive
  • T Beach
  • ‪Antichi Sapori - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Lake Como EDITION

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
The Lake Como EDITION offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Lake Como EDITION has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Lake Como EDITION are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1830
  • Living plant wall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 170 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 170 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Use of pool umbrellas and sunbeds is available for a surcharge.
Property Registration Number IT013113A14BM3G9EF

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Britannia Excelsior
Britannia Excelsior Griante
Britannia Excelsior Hotel
Hotel Britannia Excelsior
Hotel Britannia Excelsior Griante
Hotel Britannia Excelsior Cadenabbia
Britannia Excelsior Griante
Hotel Britannia Excelsior Hotel
Hotel Britannia Excelsior Griante
Hotel Britannia Excelsior Hotel Griante

The Lake Como EDITION Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 316 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 997 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good , easy reach everywhere! Unlike ppl review online to said property run down ! Staff friendly ! Worth for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely location, disappointing customer service

Lovely location. Reception staff were quite unhelpful with information at check in and needed prompting eg what time is breakfast?, where is breakfast? Where is the lift? etc We stayed on a B&B basis only to find a couple of days later that they offered All Inclusive. This information would have been welcomed at check in, as we would have upgraded our stay but couldn’t when we requested as we had less than 3 days remaining. We had an incident during our stay and all I will say, as a result, is ensure you use the safe in your room for anything valuable. Overall a nice hotel but the management/staff could do with a refresher in customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The historic buildind amazing view from the balkony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the beautiful Lake Como! Very close and convenient to everything! The staff were great,parking was near by, the breakfast buffet was very good, lots of things to choose from. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Love

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I normally try to be positive in my stay. But, the only positive thing from this hotel is the location. The rest was disappointment. The room was outdated and dirty impression as well as had unpleasant smell. Some staff were not very friendly. the breakfast was busy and food was not good. Uncooked bacon, eggs and sausages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and the view of the lake and pool area was great. The hotel was very dated with old bathrooms and the lift felt like it would break down when you were using it. The breakfast was not good, would definitely not recommend paying for the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Luca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubber Seal from window was hanging off, Door handle for room door was loose. Pealed off paint fallen in shower. Your only given one key card. Staff knew little about the area. General room disrepair to the room. Would be good if staff gave the room a once over before guest arrives. Location was good and the room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was beautiful, it is unkept, is in need of a major refurb. The staff were lovely but not enough of them, The carpets smelled of dampness5
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, poor food

Como was an amazing location, the hotel was pretty much as described with an amazing pool on the lake. The downside to the hotel was the quality of the morning breakfasts. Had we known that this was an all inclusive resort (please note this wasn’t advertised as an all inclusive and we didn’t book it as that) we would not have stayed as the quality of food at an all inclusive is usually terrible. It very much catered to its audience and for that you can’t blame the hotel, it’s just not what we were expecting. However the pool facilities and the location to the ferry was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing pool with a great view. A bit disappointed with the hotel itself. Bed terribly uncomfortable, rooms outdated and in need of repairs. Do not be tempted with the all inclusive package, food is mediocre at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were outdated and tired looking. I had a fridge in the room which stank discussing. The upside however was the view from our balcony across the lake to Bellagio. Lots of local restaurants and small shops. Parking was difficult and not available on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in dire need of renovation. It is practically falling apart. Breakfast area is like a canteen, very noisy and hectic. Rooms are very old with lots of wear and tear to the paintwork and stains on the chair. The one lift serving the 200+ rooms takes about 10 minutes to go from top to bottom. Free parking is claimed by the hotel, which is over 100m away, very unsafe and do not even attempt if you have a nice car. It is unpaved, very steep and full of potholes. Damaged my car. When I asked about the free parking I was then offered to pay €10 to park behind the hotel. Why would I do that when it is €7 per day to park in front of the lake in a much safer place. Probably the worst hotel I have stayed in and made what should have been a lovely trip to lake como a stressful ordeal. Do visit lake como however, as it is very beautiful, just don’t stay in this hotel. Avoid at all costs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor rooms and facilities. Good pool and bar

Basic rooms. Towels weren’t changed the entire week even though they were meant to be every 3 days. Which in my opinion isn’t regularly enough in the first place. Poor bathroom and toiletries. Tired room, dirty curtains and broken door/window. Pool and bar were great though! And with a platinum band (all inclusive) we had access to many restaurants and bars with great selection of food and drink!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel but charming. I wish they had early check in we arrived an hour before time and were not able to check in. Food was ok no complaints there but the lift did break down one evening and was fixed by morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Not very helpful or friendly pictures much better than actual hotel. Serves the big bus crowd. Room has no amenities and only one towel per person
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to seim in the pool. I picked hotel in part because of pool. Hours were so limited 10-6 pm. They wouldnt make an exception Disappointed in that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room NOT suitable as Bedroom - for Brooms - couldnt swimg a Cat !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019