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9.3/1059 Reviews

GGuest User: While the location was decent and convenient, my overall experience during my 3-night stay was disappointing. The biggest issue was the shower — the water pressure was extremely weak, to the point where showering felt like a chore rather than something refreshing after a long day. Soundproofing was also very poor. I could clearly hear my neighbour’s alarm, footsteps outside the room, and noise from upstairs, which affected my ability to properly rest. Breakfast was acceptable, though not particularly memorable. That said, the ladies working during breakfast were very friendly and welcoming, which was a nice touch. Overall, I would not choose to stay here again. I even considered changing hotels on my second night, but the inconvenience of packing and moving deterred me.

Via Geretta 15

8/1099 Reviews

GGuest User: This place wasn't as bad as others described. While tableware and dishes weren't provided, the front desk staff will provide them for free if you ask, along with dish soap. The staff were friendly. Of course, it would be even better if they provided tableware, dishes, and water glasses without you having to ask. My room also had air conditioning, which was fine even running all day; it was really refreshing in the hot Lugano. However, the bathroom design wasn't ideal; water easily splashed all over the floor when showering. It would be better if they provided two extra towels in the bathroom. The washing machine and dryer were free to use, including detergent, a lifesaver on a long trip, saving you 10 CHF! 👍🏻

Via Silvio Calloni 2

8.8/1077 Reviews

GGuest User: The lake view is fantastic. Sitting on the balcony watching the lake is enjoyable. Worth visiting.

Viale Castagnola 22

8.4/1053 Reviews

DD. Martins: The location was strategical to say the least. Wherever you’re lean to go, I believed that I was at the epicentre of everything I wanted to go to. 🏬 I was greeted by Mattia who assisted me with all my questions with the most friendly and helpful answers I could get, including the check in. ✅ As a fist timer in Lugano he suggested me where to go for my short time stay, really appreciated! 👍 The room itself was nice and tidy, got a fifth floor level you get a nice view to mount Bré, at sunrise it’s an outstanding panorama to say the least!🗻 Amenity wise you have all what you can get and more! I mean an Iron board at your closet and a dishwasher, that’s a first! 😄 Breakfast wise could have more choices but the “cornetti” made me forget all about it!🥐 An experience worth to repeat, recommendable for single travelers! 😉

Viale Carlo Cattaneo 17 A

9.2/1093 Reviews

LLeo Zen: Felt like a home away from home—if you were the great-grandchild of a wealthy aristocrat who owned a villa in one of the most immaculate places on earth. Grand, yes, but somehow still cozy-feeling. Staff treated us like family, service was above and beyond, location made everything easily accessible, but you won't have to go too far as you'd be content spending day after day lounging by the lake, pool, lawn, or just in the well-appointed rooms.

Via Pico 9

8.9/1056 Reviews

Ccoolpoohbear: This hotel is in a small border town, just a 5-minute walk from the train station. However, due to ongoing construction at the station, many trains are experiencing significant delays and skipping stops. For example, trains to Milan are bypassing this station, meaning you have to wait for the next one, which can be quite inconvenient and disrupt your travel plans. Travelers heading to other parts of Italy might want to consider this. There's also a cable car station nearby for mountain access.

Via Geretta 10, Paradiso

7.9/1010 Reviews

GGuest User: Le séjour a été parfait, personnel très sympa, chambre propre, emplacement près du centre et du lac.

Via Serafino Balestra 19

8.5/10122 Reviews

GGuest User: Review Mixed feelings I stayed on a weekend solo trip whilst working elsewhere in Switzerland, and have mixed feelings about this hotel. I booked this on the basis of the rave reviews on here, which I don’t really now understand - it’s fine but not great in my view. What’s good: - Beautiful public areas in the main building - Spa, pool & sun terrace have great furnishings, very comfortable and a stunning view of the lake - Breakfast buffet is excellent quality & included in room rate. Probably the nicest croissant ever. The staff kindly opened the terrace for me (it was 18 degrees & very sunny) - Some of the staff were kind and helpful, particularly at the reception & the spa desk - Very comfortable beds, lovely linen & towels - good night’s sleep! - Nice location, a little out of the main town (15 mins walk around the lake) so peaceful & quiet - Free shuttle to Lugano train station is a nice extra, although the public bus is very convenient Less good - My room was in an ugly 1970s building with a view of the carpark. I didn’t expect a lake view (it was an additional 200 CHF per night) but this was not exactly a “garden view” as described - The room & bathroom was cluttered with random stuff- promotional booklets, mini bar snacks, bottles of toiletries - there was no space to stand even a wash bag in the bathroom. There were 4 bottles of products balanced on the edge of the bath. Please wall mount the bottles & tidy up! - I asked to borrow an iron - the one they bought had a European plug & all the in-room plugs are Swiss, so it was unusable. I don’t expect everyone to speak perfect English but even google translate could not get me a working iron! I fail to understand why you’d not have the right iron plug for the hotel sockets… - At breakfast I was asked 3 times if they should open a parasol, I politely said “no” so the staff waited for me to go to the buffet & opened it anyway! I was cold in the shade so I just left my food, which was a disappointment - I had to ask for my free tourist card for transport & museum discounts. This should be provided to all guests, had I not been aware of it then I’d have missed out On balance, for me it was overpriced, for 450 CHF per night I will likely try somewhere else next time I come to town. Not a disaster but I feel there’s likely better choices. The Best Western next door is 1/3 of the cost…

Riva Antonio Caccia 7

8.7/10123 Reviews

GGuest User: The room is unimaginably large, and it is a luxury hotel with a very high cost-effectiveness. The kitchen is fully equipped, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lunogazha Lake and mountains from the huge balcony. The endless mountains opposite are like ”planted” with houses. At night, the lights of thousands of houses are magnificent, and the green mountains, green waters, red tiles and yellow walls, the colorful and beautiful scenery is unparalleled. The breakfast on the second day was varied, colorful and delicious. We ate a lot of salmon and various fruits and vegetables, which made us like it so much that we didn't want to leave. If we hadn't booked a hotel in Lucerne on Ctrip, we would have stayed and enjoyed it. If we come again next time, we will definitely choose this one. After checking out, you can also book a hotel car to take you to the train station.

Via Tesserete 10

9.3/1059 Reviews

LLiu Michelle: The location is fantastic, right by the train station. The lady at the front desk was warm and friendly; she checked us in early and meticulously explained the breakfast, Wi-Fi password, and how to enter after hours. The room has a small kitchen with a microwave, fridge, and various utensils, though we didn't use them – it felt very convenient for cooking. There's also a coffee machine in the room, so we enjoyed a capsule coffee every day when we returned to the hotel. Breakfast was very rich; their croissants were even better than those in German-speaking areas, and there was a huge variety of fruit – a real treat for fruit lovers! The only downside is that the bathroom has no ventilation, so you have to open the window to air it out. Also, the extra bed, once pulled out, blocks the clothes rack, and I wasn't strong enough to fold the bed away, which made hanging clothes a bit inconvenient. However, these are minor issues; everything else was great. Next time I'm in Lugano, I'll definitely stay here again, haha!

Piazza Cioccaro 9