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1. Locanda dei Mai Intees
Locanda dei Mai Intees4.0 star property
Azzate
6.4 out of 10, (15 reviews)
6.4/10
(15 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay for a wedding just around the corner from the hotel. The elderly couple running the hotel were lovely and the hotel has immense character. However the amenities were perhaps not quite what I was hoping for. It was very hot in July when I stayed there and the AC was barely working, hence the room was very warm, resulting in poor sleep. Overall good stay, but not quite what I was hoping for for the price."
"Had a lovely stay for a wedding just around the corner from the hotel. The elderly couple running the hotel were lovely and the hotel has immense character. However the amenities were perhaps not quite what I was hoping for. It was very hot in July when I stayed there and the AC was barely working, hence the room was very warm, resulting in poor sleep. Overall good stay, but not quite what I was hoping for for the price."
Carl Fredrick
The price is ₹13,391
₹13,391
₹14,730 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Lugano Hotel Reviews
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle HotelLugano City-Centre
10/10 Excellent
The area is the best you will find in central Lugano. There is a funicular next to the hotel taking you directly to Lugano train station. The lake is 200m walk. The service is as good as any hotel I have ever been. The staff and very friendly and helpful. They helped me plan my trip to the two main Lugano mountains. Pre-visit you get to pick what you want in your free minibar, what type of pillows, what type of mattress and a few other surprises. The building is not new but is very well...
The area is the best you will find in central Lugano. There is a funicular next to the hotel taking you directly to Lugano train station. The lake is 200m walk. The service is as good as any hotel I have ever been. The staff and very friendly and helpful. They helped me plan my trip to the two main Lugano mountains. Pre-visit you get to pick what you want in your free minibar, what type of pillows, what type of mattress and a few other surprises. The building is not new but is very well...
Bijan
Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant
Bigatt Hotel & RestaurantParadiso
10/10 Excellent
A recently renovated property that feels like you're staying at vineyard, yet is only a few minutes drive from Lugano center.
A recently renovated property that feels like you're staying at vineyard, yet is only a few minutes drive from Lugano center.
Denys
Relais Castello di Morcote
Relais Castello di MorcoteVico Morcote
10/10 Excellent
We loved staying in this hotel with its unique history and beautiful decor. It is a special place in a wonderful location and we had fabulous views from our balcony. The walk to Morcote took under 30 minutes with lovely views but you need to wear trainers as the path is uneven. We also enjoyed walking to the castle through the vineyards and exploring lake Lugano by bus and boat. We tended to get Uber taxi’s back up to to hotel as it was a steep climb ( cost 18CHF)
We loved staying in this hotel with its unique history and beautiful decor. It is a special place in a wonderful location and we had fabulous views from our balcony. The walk to Morcote took under 30 minutes with lovely views but you need to wear trainers as the path is uneven. We also enjoyed walking to the castle through the vineyards and exploring lake Lugano by bus and boat. We tended to get Uber taxi’s back up to to hotel as it was a steep climb ( cost 18CHF)
Ingrid
Palazzo Genazzini
Palazzo GenazziniBellagio
10/10 Excellent
Just add a pool and it’s perfection although it already is. Staff was amazing and the room was the best for the price aswell. Could not ask for a better place to have had my proposal
Just add a pool and it’s perfection although it already is. Staff was amazing and the room was the best for the price aswell. Could not ask for a better place to have had my proposal
Cameron
Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como, a Radisson Collection
Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como, a Radisson CollectionComo City Centre
10/10 Excellent
We were so lucky to find this hotel at short notice. Perfectly positioned next to the lake in Como. The hotel has only just opened after extensive refurbishment and it is beautiful. The staff couldn't be more helpful and the service was first class.
The roof top bar is beautiful with views across the lake and the old town. We couldn't recommend it enough. 5*
Thanks for looking after us (Mark and Lottie Dougill & Chris and Sarah Platt). See you next time. Ciao
We were so lucky to find this hotel at short notice. Perfectly positioned next to the lake in Como. The hotel has only just opened after extensive refurbishment and it is beautiful. The staff couldn't be more helpful and the service was first class.
The roof top bar is beautiful with views across the lake and the old town. We couldn't recommend it enough. 5*
Thanks for looking after us (Mark and Lottie Dougill & Chris and Sarah Platt). See you next time. Ciao
MARK
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa CastagnolaCassarate
10/10 Excellent
Pictures do not do this place justice. The garden view is amazing with visibility of lake lugano and the distant mountains. Such a beautiful hotel. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I loved the breakfast, it's simple but very tasty. I highly recommend this hotel
Pictures do not do this place justice. The garden view is amazing with visibility of lake lugano and the distant mountains. Such a beautiful hotel. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I loved the breakfast, it's simple but very tasty. I highly recommend this hotel
Param
Hotel Splendide Royal
Hotel Splendide RoyalLoreto
10/10 Excellent
Stayed in an Executive Double Room Lake View for 4 nights. Fabulous break. Hotel was outstanding and we could not have wished for a more attentive service. Made to feel special. Excellent concierge service, even buying our rail tickets for Milan from the station.
The most wonderful breakfast experience - fabulous spread and choice and particularly enjoyed the Homemade yogurt. homemade Jams, homemade breads homemade croissants (4 varieties) all too delicious, finishing with a Prosecco....
Stayed in an Executive Double Room Lake View for 4 nights. Fabulous break. Hotel was outstanding and we could not have wished for a more attentive service. Made to feel special. Excellent concierge service, even buying our rail tickets for Milan from the station.
The most wonderful breakfast experience - fabulous spread and choice and particularly enjoyed the Homemade yogurt. homemade Jams, homemade breads homemade croissants (4 varieties) all too delicious, finishing with a Prosecco....
Shaun
La Darsena Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
La Darsena Boutique Hotel & RestaurantTremezzina
10/10 Excellent
Brilliant staff, location, air con, and restaurant with unbeatable views make this an incredible hotel. Don't be fooled by the 3 star rating.
Brilliant staff, location, air con, and restaurant with unbeatable views make this an incredible hotel. Don't be fooled by the 3 star rating.
Anonymous traveller
Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality
Hotel City Lugano, Design & HospitalityMolino Nuovo
10/10 Excellent
Arrived in the morning, but they changed the room so that I could check in. Good service. The room was a reasonable size, clean and comfortable. A transparent bath room may not be the everyone's favourite but fine for a business traveller.
Arrived in the morning, but they changed the room so that I could check in. Good service. The room was a reasonable size, clean and comfortable. A transparent bath room may not be the everyone's favourite but fine for a business traveller.
Anonymous
Hotel Locanda Castagnola
Hotel Locanda CastagnolaLugano
10/10 Excellent
Clean, cozy, well maintained
Clean, cozy, well maintained
Alessandro
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di ComoCazzanore
10/10 Excellent
Possibly the very best hotel I've stayed at. The entire experience from check in to check out was exceptional. The staff couldn't be more helpful. Planning the next trip as we speak!
Possibly the very best hotel I've stayed at. The entire experience from check in to check out was exceptional. The staff couldn't be more helpful. Planning the next trip as we speak!
Stephanie
Continental Parkhotel
Continental ParkhotelLugano City-Centre
10/10 Excellent
We selected this hotel because of its proximity to the main railway station in Lugano (we were touring using a Swiss rail pass) and it proved an excellent choice.
Check-in was swift and straightforward, and our room - with balcony - at the front of the hotel gave views across the lake to the mountains beyond. All the facilities in the room were in good order and the free wi-fi was easy to access. Good soundproofing meant that we were not disturbed at all by traffic on the adjacent rail...
We selected this hotel because of its proximity to the main railway station in Lugano (we were touring using a Swiss rail pass) and it proved an excellent choice.
Check-in was swift and straightforward, and our room - with balcony - at the front of the hotel gave views across the lake to the mountains beyond. All the facilities in the room were in good order and the free wi-fi was easy to access. Good soundproofing meant that we were not disturbed at all by traffic on the adjacent rail...
Peter
Il Perlo Panorama
Il Perlo PanoramaNeer
10/10 Excellent
The view down Lake Como from our room (No.29) was nothing short of breath taking. The staff where very very helpful and in the main spoke English (if your Italian is limited) food was very nice and reasonably priced. If you are a keen cyclist they cater with their own bikes and a workshop area. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. A bed was provided for our 12 year old son as we requested, so catering for families doesn't present any issues.The Jersey Mob
The view down Lake Como from our room (No.29) was nothing short of breath taking. The staff where very very helpful and in the main spoke English (if your Italian is limited) food was very nice and reasonably priced. If you are a keen cyclist they cater with their own bikes and a workshop area. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. A bed was provided for our 12 year old son as we requested, so catering for families doesn't present any issues.The Jersey Mob
Simon
Hotel Belvedere Locarno
Hotel Belvedere LocarnoLocarno
10/10 Excellent
Very good location and a very quiet hotel.
Perfect place to relax
Very good location and a very quiet hotel.
Perfect place to relax
Emmanuel
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Villa Principe LeopoldoLoreto
10/10 Excellent
Superb Hotel with unmatched location and views
Superb Hotel with unmatched location and views
Hugh
Hotel La Palma
Hotel La PalmaStresa
10/10 Excellent
went out to stresa for my birthday as had never been for a short break. easily reached by alibus or train to stresa itself. great location, so beautiful loads to see and do. boats so easily available to taxi you about to other resorts on lake but so glad to of stayed in stresa.
with the lake and views as far as you can see and the alps in distance lit up by the sun when it was out there nothing to do buy chill out, explore and soak up the scenery with lots of food and drink.
hotel is 5 mins...
went out to stresa for my birthday as had never been for a short break. easily reached by alibus or train to stresa itself. great location, so beautiful loads to see and do. boats so easily available to taxi you about to other resorts on lake but so glad to of stayed in stresa.
with the lake and views as far as you can see and the alps in distance lit up by the sun when it was out there nothing to do buy chill out, explore and soak up the scenery with lots of food and drink.
hotel is 5 mins...
steve
Hotel Osteria della Pista
Hotel Osteria della PistaCasorate Sempione
10/10 Excellent
The hotel self was nice and the staff were very friendly. They gave me tips etc. And helped me through my stay.
The shuttle bus was very convenient when you travel via MXP. They will pick you up when you arrived.
My room was very spacious and clean! With all the amenities. The restaurant was sublime and friendly staff. I would recommend you to get your dinner here.
Traveling to the city is better with the train to Milano Porta Garibaldi. When you are there you can pick the tram, metro or bus...
The hotel self was nice and the staff were very friendly. They gave me tips etc. And helped me through my stay.
The shuttle bus was very convenient when you travel via MXP. They will pick you up when you arrived.
My room was very spacious and clean! With all the amenities. The restaurant was sublime and friendly staff. I would recommend you to get your dinner here.
Traveling to the city is better with the train to Milano Porta Garibaldi. When you are there you can pick the tram, metro or bus...
Wensly
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a history buff expect from a stay in Lugano?
Sights with historical relevance in Lugano are likely a big part of your travel plans. And while you're here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic lakeside. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
What's the best accommodation in Lugano to absorb the local history?
Based on our travel expertise, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Villa Ciani is a short 11-minute walk away.
How many historical hotels will I find in Lugano?
Lugano is home to 678 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical places and other sights in Lugano?
Landmarks like Villa Ciani and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station in Lugano might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Cantonal Art Museum, Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection and Art Museum Lugano. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Piazza della Riforma and Via Nassa.
What is a historic hotel like in Lugano?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Lugano, giving a sense of history.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Lugano have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Lugano, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.