Albergo Terminus

We were lucky enough to have a lake view - fabulous both by day and night. The rooms while some small (we had one good size and one small), are simple, dressed to a high standard and modern. We ate in the restaurant in the evening where the service was to a high standard but the food disappointing and expensive. We ordered a varied selection from the well thought through menu with each main meal well below the standards expected. Breakfast however was good, again with excellent service.

We had one of the simpler rooms and it was amazingly beautiful and quiet. The hotel is perfectly located just by the water and looks very luxiorius. The service and food was great and there is parking available (cost extra).

This is a wonderful hotel. Our room (302) overlooked the Lake itself. The hotel is classic yet modern, with a very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast has a lovely mix of foods, and the bar serves lovely cocktails and wine. The hotel is located perfectly to explore the beautiful town of Como which is less than a 5 minute walk away (just turn left!). Also the ferry port is right beside it, which makes it a perfect base for the whole lake. I cannot recommend this hotel more highly for those who like a little bit of luxury as well as wonderful views and being right in the heart of the action.

As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by a porter who took our luggage ( we had a car which we were able to park on the premises, but had to pay a daily rate to park thereafter as difficult to get parking outside the hotel - 25 Euros but worth it for peace of mind They have underground parking too. When there is a party, cars double park and it gets busy; there were 2 events for the duration of our stay), We had rooms 402,403 and a relative joined us later and stayed in a single room - 311. The rooms are clean and comfortable; a lot of the reviews mentioned the beds - they were so comfy! After a day out in the heat, you will be out like a light once your head touches the pillow! Breakfast was 7-11 and was my favourite meal of the day. As the reviews mention, have a pancake! They are delicious. Other things on the menu included: olive bread, croissants, eggs, ham etc. The tea was amazing, the best I've had in Italy, always so hot. You can also have cappuchino, lattes and hot chocolate. The staff are the best. They work as a team and are so friendly and helpful.John is always smiling and gets your day off to a good start. As I said before, I loved going to breakfast! My husband had 2 massages that he enjoyed. The hotel is in a great location to the Piazza, ferry terminal, restaurants, gelaterias etc. We had a car so only used the ferry once. Avoid Varenna and Bellagio if with someone older who has reduced mobility, as they are steep, with steps to climb, We went to Lake Lugano in Switzerland - not far away and that was pleasant. Explore the back streets as there are some nice restaurants, cafes and bakeries. We seemed to discover something new each time. Also learn about Alessandro Volta, who invented electric batteries and go the museum on lakefront and find his statue in the square. There is a restaurant called Caffe Cucchi not far from the hotel, which has attentive waiters and really good food. Also restaurant Lago for good pizza, spaghetti etc. A great stay, didn't want to leave!

My husband and I stayed at Albergo Terminus in early June of this year, during our three week tour of Italy. It was the best hotel on our trip, out of six other options. Our room was on the second floor, and while the view was of a back alley, we could see the top of the Duomo a few blocks away. I realize not every room can have a view, so other amenities made up for it. The room wasn't huge, but there was an armoire to store luggage that was separate from the bedroom. The bathroom was nice and our shower had an actual shower curtain, unlike some of the half doors in other rooms/hotels. The breakfast was also very nice, and it was great to have the option to eat outside. Great pancakes! Based on other reviews, it seems some people had issues with the front desk, but our experience was fine. They always seemed happy to answer any questions we had, and even came to the room once to check on our air conditioning. It was close to everything in Como and just a few minutes walk from the ferry. A great place to stay when you are in Como.