Site Inspection at Albergo Terminus Lake Como

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Site Inspection at Albergo Terminus Lake Como
Curator’s statement

Albergo Terminus Lake Como is part of the Lario Hotels family, historically owned by the Passera family. Terminus is a historic city hotel located in the heart of Como city. The palazzo dates back to 1902, and the hotel’s vibe is very classic.

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Location

Albergo Terminus is situated in the vibrant heart of Como city, right next to the VISTA Palazzo, with both hotels being part of the Lario Hotels group. Positioned on the lively Piazza Cavour, the area around Albergo Terminus is a bustling hub of activity, featuring an array of delightful restaurants and cafes. Additionally, it boasts a picturesque lakeside location.

An outdoor dining area behind the hotel in the middle of a green garden.

Rooms

50 rooms on four floors.

Inside a hotel room looking at a white linen bed with a gray fabric headboard and a photo of a vintage seaplane hung above it.

Hotel’s layout

The 50 rooms of the palazzo are all conveniently housed within the same building. An underground garage is available for parking. At the entrance, guests are welcomed by a charming reception area flanked by two reading rooms that offer an antique ambiance. Additionally, the palazzo features a restaurant that also functions as a bar.

A dining room with ornate wall and ceiling paintings incorporating touches of gold. Large windows let in light on the opposite side of the room and a metal chandelier hands from the center of the ceiling.

Food

Bar delle Terme: the menu is traditional Italian. Breakfast is served here, too.

Wellness

Sauna on the ground floor. You could order massages or beauty treatments in your room anyway.

Sport

Any gym is available.

Pros

The hotel has this historic and classic vibe, which throws you back to the first years of 1900.

There’s an attic on the top floor, with a great terrace, which you can rent all by yourself.

The location is golden because you’re right in Como city center.

They have a sauna on the ground floor and some other beauty treatments could be booked at reception and used in your private rooms.

A photo of a lobby with a second-level floor balcony spanning the walls, a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling decorated with wooden paneling and red and green floral wallpaper.

Cons

Don’t expect to find a spa or a gym or any other facility that needs big spaces. Terminus is a city hotel, located in the very city center of a historic Italian city where spaces are small and where it’s impossible to find those facilities. It’s not necessarily a con, but be aware of that!

The vibe is very vintage, so go there if you like that vibe. Do not expect to find a modern place with modern comforts and architecture.

Need to know

Albergo Terminus boasts picturesque interiors that date back to 1900, characterized by a classic style and ambiance. Make sure this traditional vibe appeals to you. I was particularly impressed with the reading rooms, which are both cozy and exceptionally beautiful.

This trip report is part of our ongoing series on travel to Lake Como. In need of further inspiration? Check out Margaret Scott’s guide, 3 Days of Luxury & Leisure in Lake Como.

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