Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Hotels
7.9 (968 reviews)
Via Lungo Lago Manzoni 28 , Bellagio , it

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Solarium
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room quality issues
Poor breakfast selection

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Generally clean and neat, but some rooms lack attention to detail.
Service
8.65
Friendly staff with positive interactions highlighted by several guests.
Location
9.15
Perfectly located with beautiful views and proximity to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.15
Some rooms described as outdated and lacking basic amenities.
Amenities
7.65
Limited amenities like no tea/coffee making facilities.
Value for Money
7.65
Guests feel the pricing doesn't match the room quality, especially when booked through third parties.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Breakfast quality noted as lacking variety and freshness.
Overall Experience
8.15
Overall a good experience, despite some shortcomings in specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:20

Property Description

Historic Art Nouveau Building

Hotel Excelsior Splendide, a stunning Art Nouveau gem built in 1907, stands elegantly on Bellagio's lakeside promenade, offering unparalleled views of Lake Como. A mere stone's throw away from the ferry harbour, this historic property exudes charm and sophistication.

Luxurious Amenities

Step into the grandeur of Excelsior Splendide and be greeted by a spacious hall, a beautifully adorned dining room, and a quaint outdoor swimming pool. Indulge in a delightful lakeside café experience with a terrace overlooking the beach, just a leisurely stroll across the road.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in the hotel's spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities including a satellite TV, private bathroom, and telephone. Some rooms even boast enchanting views of Lake Como, providing a serene retreat. Start your day with a delicious breakfast spread featuring coffee, pastries, ham, cheese, and freshly baked bread.

Experience elegance and tranquility at Hotel Excelsior Splendide – your perfect lakeside escape awaits.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is open from May until September.

The nearby public parking is free from 20:00 until 8:00.

Wi-Fi is available at a small one-off fee.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VLC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for € 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 968 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 7.65
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 8.15
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caironm • Couples • London, England
8
Lovely 3 night stay
Pros:

My Husband and I have just returned from a short break. The Hotel is traditional, clean and comfortable. Fantastic location overlooking the lake and a few minutes walk to ferry terminal, restaurants, bars and shops. Nice pool for some chill time. Hotel restaurant just outside. Breakfast was fine for us. A few hot dishes (porridge, scrambled eggs and bacon) Toast, cereal etc. Book a lake view room! Would recommend and return in a heart beat.

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Pedro • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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andrea • couple • es
3
Pros:

la ubicación solo

Cons:

colchón muy incómodo , habitación vieja, desayuno buffet mediocre, y todo esto a precio elevadísimo.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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iristI8647MR • Friends getaway
8
Cannot fault the location of this hotel!
Pros:

Hotels in the Lakes are never cheap but, if your priority is booking a hotel with a perfect location and stunning view over Lake Como then this hotel is for you. We arrived early but the hotel was quite happy to store our luggage to allow us to go and explore Bellagio. There is a very small lift (big enough for 2 people with luggage) and stairs which are not too steep. We were on the first floor. The room was very spacious and clean. We had a triple room with lakeside view with an adjoining bathroom and walk-in shower (powerful with constantly piping hot water). Although the decor was a little tired in places, this didn't bother us as we loved the convenience of being able to walk out of the hotel door and be right in the heart of things. I think this would be especially important during the heat of the summer as you could easily pop back and cool down in the air conditioning then nip out again. It is about 100m from the actual lake front (hotel pizzeria is directly across the road - we chose not to visit) and 2 minutes from the ticket office and ferry port to Menaggio and Varenna (both about 15 mins away). If you turn right on exiting the hotel, you will pass the various steep flights of cobbled steps which lead past a great selection of shops and bars up to the higher part of the town. Salita Serbelloni is the main one - well worth climbing with spectacular views down towards the lake on the way. We were on a breakfast only basis (usual continental selection). Coffee, etc was from a machine and was ok but I much preferred the hot chocolate which was delicious. Small kettle is provided in your room with tea bags replenished daily. Girl on reception was extremely pleasant and helpful - the young man, not so much!
Hotel has an outdoor pool but we didn't use it. We discovered 'La Grotta' restaurant on Salita Cernaia. What a find! Family run, delicious pizzas and pasta and absolutely packed every night. Be sure to book in advance as people were queueing down the steps prior to opening at 7pm every night. ( Turn right out of hotel and go through the archway - next set of steps on your right. Worth the climb!!)

Don't forget to visit the gardens of the Villa Melzi - turn left as you exit the hotel and keep walking along the lake front for about 15 minutes - past the Lido. You can't miss it. Absolutely stunning!!

Ferry to Como is short walk along the front (turn right out of hotel and go through the archway). Be aware that there are both fast and slow ferries. The first takes 1 hour (for some reason you can't book a return ticket, resulting in having to join a very long queue to come home) and the slow ferry takes 2 hours but lets you see a good selection of the many villages around the lake.

2026-06-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Grace • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • fr
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Milena • couple • fr
1
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • family_with_children • co
8
Excelente ubicación y gran personal, pero no acorde al precio
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel es, sin duda, uno de sus mayores puntos fuertes: excelente, privilegiada y muy cómoda para disfrutar de la zona. Además, quiero destacar especialmente al personal del hotel y del restaurante. En todo momento fueron amables, educados, respetuosos y muy dispuestos a ayudar. El trato recibido fue realmente muy bueno y es algo que valoro especialmente.

Cons:

Sinceramente, la relación calidad-precio no estuvo a la altura de lo esperado. El precio de aproximadamente 260€ por una noche para dos personas, con desayuno incluido, me pareció elevado para lo que realmente ofrece el hotel. La habitación se percibía muy antigua, con una decoración oscura y desactualizada, textiles y detalles poco acogedores. El colchón fue incómodo, se notaban los resortes y el descanso no fue bueno. El baño, especialmente la ducha, era demasiado estrecho e incómodo. Además, el desayuno me pareció excesivamente básico y limitado. En general, tuve la sensación de que gran parte del precio se paga por la excelente ubicación, más que por la calidad real de las instalaciones o de la experiencia del alojamiento.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • extended_group • us
10
Overall it was a wonderful stay.
Pros:

Excellent location, next to ferry. Hotel very clean. Staff very professional. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Room was basic. No refrigerator and mattress was very firm.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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willsySurrey • Couples • Wetherby, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
8
Excellent location, lake view room superb - breakfast basic
Pros:

Stayed in room 23 - wonderful lake view.

Spacious room, clean.
Excellent location inbetween the car ferry and passenger ferry piers

Lunch at the Splendide waterside restaurant was superb

Handy to have the pool after a busy day sightseeing

Negatives

Breakfast very basic, juice was just cordial not fresh or concentrate

Shower is small - but still powerful and hot

Charming building, dated decor but clean

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Angela • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent location
Pros:

Breakfast selection basic but lunch menu very good

Cons:

Juice at breakfast was cordial

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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JOSE RICARDO • couple • br
8
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

O quarto deveria ter um frigobar e um cofre com senha, não com chave. Melhorar a receptividade ao cliente.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

The location is amazing, central to everything. The pool was great to unwind after a busy day of exploring. We had a lake view room and it was stunning.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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SARA • couple • es
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
Loved our stay. Perfect location in a beautiful place.
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Some staff did not make you feel welcomed.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yulia • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Marie Pierre • extended_group • fr
6
Séjour malgré tout agréable
Pros:

L’.emplacement , la propreté et les espaces communs.Superbe vue sur le lac.Salle de bains impeccable et moderne.

Cons:

Chambre sans charme et démodée .Petit déjeuner de qualité médiocre.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • nl
2
Verwachtingen moeten erg worden bijgesteld indien een overnachting in dit hotel wordt geboekt.
Pros:

De locatie is top, midden in het centrum.

Cons:

Het was ontzettend koud in de kamer, de douche werd niet heet maar slechts lauw, en de veren van de bedden waren voelbaar. Al met al hebben wij geen prettig verblijf gehad.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • couple • mt
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee