COMO, ITALY—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., in agreement with Grand Hotel di Como Srl, opened Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, a strategic conversion located here.
Renovated by Italian architect Ruggero Venelli, the property incorporates top-quality, natural materials and a neutral palette to produce warm interior spaces, according to the company. As a nod to local talent, the hotel features custom handcrafted furniture from acclaimed Italian designers.
Sheraton Lake Como offers 116 guestrooms, including four newly renovated suites, and a range of leisure facilities, from a Sheraton Fitness Center to two outdoor swimming pools with a Jacuzzi. The property also features a private park for sunbathing, jogging and picnicking. Sheraton Lake Como features a conference center with 10 modular rooms. Each room can hold between 40 to 150 people and, together, the 10 rooms can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Spazio Como, a futuristically designed multifunctional space by famed Italian architect Attilio Terragni , can host up to 350 people. The property is also adjacent to the area’s Villa Erba Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Sheraton Lake Como is located in northern Italy, within close proximity to Como’s historical center, which offers notable churches, gardens, museums, villas and fine dining. The hotel is also a short walking distance from the Lake Como shore, where guests can partake in a variety of water-based activities or take advantage of the accessible launches for boat trips around the lake for an additional fee.
Two dining venues provide an array of culinary options—from a modern twist to Italy’s cuisine at Gusto Restaurant to the flavors of South America at Kincho Restaurant—in addition to the Bar Fresco and Sheraton Club lounge.
The property is less than an hour’s drive from two key international airports, the Milan Malpensa and the Milan Linate. Alternatively, visitors can travel by train to the Como San Giovanni station, two kilometers from the hotel. Private taxi service is available outside the stop.
Starwood currently has 24 hotels in Italy, representing five of its lifestyle brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton. This includes eight Sheraton hotels.