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Baita Cao

1.0 star property
Hotel in Brunate with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Sundeck
Lunch and dinner served, Regional cuisine
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Family Room, Lake View | Free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Alle Colme 35, Brunate, CO, 22034
  • Como Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Como-Brunate Funicular
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Piazza Cavour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Room options

Triple Room, Lake View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Lake View | Free WiFi

Family Room, Lake View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Lake View | Free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Brunate

Located within a leisurely stroll of Volta Lighthouse, Baita Cao is within a few miles (5 km) of Broletto Plaza. This 9-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Como Cathedral - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Como-Brunate Funicular - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Piazza Cavour - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Villa Olmo - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 19 min drive
  • Cucciago Station - 27 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Funicolare - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Giuliani - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Carrettiere - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria dei Bracconieri - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scuola di Sci Nautico Blevio - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Baita Cao

Hotel in Brunate with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests staying at Baita Cao enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a TV in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Baita Cao Hotel Brunate
Baita Cao Hotel
Baita Cao Brunate
Baita Cao Hotel
Baita Cao Brunate
Baita Cao Hotel Brunate

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Baita Cao?

Baita Cao offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Baita Cao?

This hotel is located in Brunate within a short 9-minute walk of Volta Lighthouse. You'll also find Como-Brunate Funicular and Como Cathedral nearby.

Is parking available on site at Baita Cao?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Baita Cao feature a casino on the premises?

No, Baita Cao doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Baita Cao?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Baita Cao a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Baita Cao?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Baita Cao have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Baita Cao serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Baita Cao allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at Baita Cao and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Baita Cao have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Baita Cao?

The closest major airport to Baita Cao is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is about 15.7 mi away. Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Baita Cao?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Baita Cao.

Baita Cao Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 42 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michaelmarmaduke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no room with lake view as booked owner said water undrinkable and was angry when i did not buy water or a meal considering the trouble of getting there regret not going elsewhere as not value for money no tv wifi in room no signal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad customer service.

Refused to honor a documented change of reservation.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful view

The owners are very friendly and courteous. The rooms are rather simple but they have gorgeous views on the mountains and the lake of Como because the hotel lies above Brunate which lies above Como. Excellent starting point to do walks and hiking. Good bring and fetch service - free of charge - to the furnicular between Brunate and Como.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

think twice before booking this hotel

the hotel is located on the very top of the mountain and it was real mission to drive up there. though the view was indeed very nice. the room was very basic and had no bathroom/wc. you have to share them with other guests on the hallway. the walls was so thin that we could hear everything what the next room was doing...the wooden floor was cracking so loud from every footsteps. I wouldn´t come back to this hotel.

8/10 Good

Jay, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and hospitable, if out of the way.

This hotel is in such a beautiful location, and the proprietors so helpful and welcoming, that we decided to extend our stay. Its view is worth every penny, and inexpensive home-cooked meals are available. You should be advised that it is at the top of a mountain, and is not a convenient base for access to the city of Como. But if you want a quiet place to stay, it is a gem.

10/10 Excellent

A Traveller, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place to stay

We arrived at the Capanna after having driven down from Holland the same morning, and got rather lost on the incredibly narrow and windy road up to Brunate. At one point we got so stuck we didn't think there was any option other than to reverse the car all the way up a single track road. We finally arrived at about 10.30pm, the owner was very smiley and welcoming, and made us some sandwiches as we were so hungry. Our room was very clean and cosy, the toilet opposite our room and the shower at the end of the corridoor were exceptionally clean. Breakfast was of the same standard as our 4 star Rome hotel - a good selection of pastries, toast, jams and nuttella, juice and coffee or hot chocolate and cheese and meats - very nice. A very lovely view of Lake Como from the outside seating area. We would highly reccommend the Capanna - just be well prepared for the drive up there!!

10/10 Excellent

Karolina, Cardiff, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for Alpine hiking

The hotel is quite basic but extremely clean- new showers and the rooms are cleaned everyday. The couple who runs the hotel are such nice people and they pampered to all our fancies. The breakfast is hearty with plenty of freshly made coffee, juice, croissants, fresh bread, cheese and ham (yum!), and jam and honey. The location of the B&B is one of the best on the lake or one of the worst - depending on what you are after. They are perched on the very top of the mountain that towers over Como. You get absolutely stunning views of the lake and it is so peaceful up there. The location is perfect if you want to do some hiking as there are hiking paths leading right from the hotel across the peaks all the way to Bellaggio. Having extolled the views and the peace you get up in Brunate, I have to mention the extremely windy and extremely narrow road that leads up there. If you're planning on staying up in Brunate for most of your stay than this isn't a problem, but if you, like us, have a car and want to explore the lake, you have to take into acount 1/2 hr spent going down and then up the mountain. The Lonely Planet guide says that once you've driven from Como to Bellagio, you can drive anywhere in the world. Well, they obviously hadn't driven up to Brunate. The drive to Bellagio is really quite easy in comparison with the Brunate climb. But I have to say it gets easier everyday as you get used to the roads. My boyfriend was driving like an Italian at the end of the holidays:)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Zimmer war nicht gereinigt und den service und Frühstück miserabel. Vermeiden Sie am besten das Hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

b und s , schweiz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sehr dreckiges hotel

das hotel sieht in der realitãt ganz anders aus als auf den fotos der homepage. es war sehr schmuddelig und dreckig. das zimmer nicht geputzt und im lavabo hatte es haare und mäusedreck, kleine esswaren usw von den früheren gästen. das bett war nicht frisch bezogen und das wurde trotz nachfrage unsererseits auch nicht in betracht gezogen. (im gegenteil wurde behauptet es sei bereits frisch bezogen) sobald der wasserhahn des wackligen lavabos betätigt wurde, überquoll das lavabo(abfluss verstopft). der aussenbereich war alt und verlottert und wenig einladend zum verweilen. der hotelmanager(besitzer) wirkte krank oder betrunken. er war zudem nicht freundlich. wir werden eine schriftliche beschwerde einreichen, damit die angaben im internet aktualisiert werden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

prog80, Mainz Germany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a Terrible Night

in Fact, I'm not that kind of person who shares bad Things about something or sombaidy but in this Hotel is like a nightmare and I was afraid to leave my room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap hotel really 1star

De eigenaar was welwillend zover in zijn vermogen lag. VOor de prijs o.k. Vermeld ontbijtbuffet maar dat was zeker niet het geval. Broodje met boter en confituur, niets anders te verkrijgen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A éviter absolument.

Etat général proche de ruine. Après une remarque sur l'état de l’hôtel le propriétaire m'a mis dehors à 23h00, en disant qu'il ne loue plus... J'ai demandé le remboursement et a dû chercher un autre hôtel dans les environs. A éviter absolument.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night maybe ok, two avoid

The host is rather grim. We didn't feel comfortable. He was not happy that we brought small children with us to start with. The shared bathroom facilities were not clean including a dirty toilet. It remained dirty for two days. The host seems alone. The breakfast included bread from the day before. The cappuccino was however good. I was asked to pay some difference (not just for the tax) without understanding what for. Surrounded is however very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas, Roma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un'esperienza terribile

Personale sgarbato, camera senza televisore, senza bagno, senza federe sui cuscini e senza la minima parvenza di pulizia. Ho trovato svariati insetti, pieno di polvere sulle pareti e non mi è stato MAI rifatto il letto. La colazione inclusa nel soggiorno poi era ridicola, un pezzo di pane con un vasetto di marmellata da neanche 50g e del burro altrettanto piccolo, accompagnati da un cappuccino, come se non bastasse il prezzo a cui ho prenotato non era quello giusto ed ho dovuto pagare un supplemento appena arrivato in albergo, tutto questo con un preavviso di UN giorno prima dell'arrivo, se lo avessi saputo per tempo avrei disdetto e prenotato da un'altra parte e forse sarei rimasto soddisfatto. In aggiunta a tutto questo, mi è stato anche impedito di portare la mia ragazza in camera durante il giorno! L'esperienza più deludente della mia vita, di certo non tornerò mai più
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

pascal, france

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Peut mieux faire

C est un hotel avec beaucoup de potentiel mais qui aurait besoin d une rénovation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So ein Haus darf sich nicht Hotel nennen.

4-Bett Zimmer gebucht, bei der Ankunft wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass das Zimmer leider nur drei Betten hat. Keine Bettwäsche.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Andrey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хостел. Трудно добраться. Не советую с семьей

Путешествуем семьей на машине по Европе, выбираем где остановиться по ходу движения. Нужно было остановиться на ночлег в районе Комо, искали на пару взрослых с большой кроватью, подкупила цена за семейный номер. Как обычно - "скупой платит дважды". Трудно найти - расположен в горном районе, пропустишь нужный поворот и заплутаешь, искали около часа, опоздали к окончанию заселения, пришлось будить хозяина. Единственный положительный момент - он все же нас впустил и поселил. Похоже мы были единственными гостями, что не удивительно. Семейным номером оказалась комната с 4 отдельными кроватями, за двух детей хозяин хостела затребовал еще одну оплату как за взрослых, завтраком оказалось кофе на выбор и булочка с маслом и джемом. Разбираться не было ни желания ни сил, заплатил и поспешил уехать оттуда как можно скорее к более приятным впечатлениям.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

ROMINA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ricordi solo ricordi le cose negative si ricordano

Il mio soggiorno ormai sono a conoscenza tutti i miei amici e parenti. Non volevo scrivere nessuna recenzione poiche' di positivo non ho trovato nulla. E poi sinceramente credevo che Hotel.com oppure l'intera catena Expedia annullasse del tutto questa struttura. Non voglio che questa struttura chiuda e che quindi il proprietario rimanga senza lavoro compresa l'unica ragazza tuttofare (L'unica persona squisita di questa struttura ). Io parlo solo dell'Hotel . Ultima Struttura situata a 30 minuti tutti in salita con curve strettissime a una sola corsia a Brunate 1000 metri di altezza...fine 1800... Posto Fresco..in estate unica consolazione.... Hotel datato , non pulito, nessun confort . Chiudo qui poichè non voglio aggiungere nulla . non voglio far sapere al mondo intero quello che mi è capitato. Se non chiedete troppo non siete esigenti come me, se vi accontentate del minimo indispensabile (no tv in tutta la struttura, no telefono , in zona prende la rete svizzera, Wifi si solo all'ingresso Bagno in comune, questa è una struttura leggermente migliore ad andare in tenda da campeggio , quindi se il soggiorno ha un costo superiore a 15 euro a persona a notte , evitate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

debus, Virginal

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
De passage, nous avons passé une nuit à Brunate sur les hauteurs de Côme, la vue sur le lac et l'emplacement étaient fantastiques, l'accueil et la chambre correctes pour le prix, juste le déjeuner du lendemain qui a provoqué l'hilarité familiale, celui-ci consistant en .....un sachet de biscottes!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Finn, Danmark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gæstfriheden mangler helt

Hotellet (familiedrevet pension) lover lidt mere end det kan holde, også selv om forventningerne ikke var høje forud for besøget. Der er meget lydt på værelserne og der bliver talt ret højlydt i hele huset af personalet helt ind til midnat. Dørene kan sagtens lukke til både køkken og værelsesafdeling, men bliver det ikke. Morgenmaden består af kiks og marmelade samt kaffe. Selvom vi var indstillet på at betale lidt extra for en mere nærende morgenmad, fik vi at vide, at det var "italian breakfast", og at de ikke kunne lave andet til os. Beliggenheden er fin, hvis formålet er en enkelt overnatning før man vandrer videre hen over bjergryggen i retning mod Bellagio. Hvis man gerne vil lidt rundt i området i bil, er beliggenheden oppe for enden af en meget snæver bjergvej langt fra ideel. Det tager lang tid at køre op og ned, og der er kun den samme vej op fra Como. Vi afbestilte resten af opholdet, betalte for en ekstra overnatning og fandt et andet hotel efter blot en enkelt nat. Vi synes der mangler en del på komfort og måske især service. Det virker ikke helt som om, de gerne vil give deres gæster en god oplevelse.

8/10 Good

Tamara, Lübeck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ein Erlebnis

Der Weg auf den Berg ein 'Highlight' in jeglicher Hinsicht...kurvig..nervenaufreibend..aber es lohnt sich...der Ausblick zwischendurch u vom Hotel ist ein Traum. Der Service u das Personal waren zuvorkommend, freundlich und äußerst familiär. Das Essen war fantastisch. Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt...wir werden wiederkommen u länger bleiben. Vielen Dank an die Betreiber.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um eine Erfahrung reicher.

Abendessen: Von 10 verschiedenen Menus auf der Karte waren noch 2 verfügbar. Die Bedienung wurde durch den Wirt selber vorgenommen und dieser war verwirrt ev. etwas alkoholisiert. Das Frühstück bestand aus Kaffee und Zwieback. Alles andere war leider gerade ausgegangen.

4/10 Poor

sylvie, paris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ne mérite pas le détour

Jolie vue et repas satisfaisant. Propreté et installation à revoir (draps sales et lavabo bouché). Quasiment rien au petit déjeuner (quelques biscottes que le serveur est allé chercher dans un placard avec peine). Une étape a oublier !