Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Property class: 3
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Lake Lugano

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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Lugano. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and bike cleaning. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 3 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The current price is $221
$240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV, a small desk with a telephone, and a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee machine.

Economy Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of a mountain landscape.

Comfort Double Room, Balcony

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a mountain design, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, an air conditioner, a radiator, a painting on the wall, and a television.

Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Lugano - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parco Ciani - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 17 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 54 min drive
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 4 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 6 min walk
  • Lugano-Paradiso - 25 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vanini - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cucina di Alice - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

  • Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Lugano. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and bike cleaning. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 3 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • There is a cable car next to the hotel. Guests who have booked an Economy or Standard room may hear noise during cable car operations from 5 AM to midnight.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1954
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Sauna
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Espresso maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 48.0 per night

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CHF 10.00 per pet, per night.

Is parking offered on site at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (9-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a fitness center.

What's the area around Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel like?

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel is in Lugano City-Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 6 minutes' walk from Lake Lugano.

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Reviews

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel Reviews

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Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's complimentary breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and plentiful. (17 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and a very friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely welcome by wonderful staff who go out of their way to assist. Clean and comfortable. Excellent location for people using public transport. I especially loved the gorgeous, little courtyard the hotel is nestled in. Great, plentiful, varied breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff; clean, comfortable rooms, and excellent breakfast. No complaints.
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10/10 Exceptional

We arrived by bus at the train station. Found the hotel down the significant hill in old town. Initially we were concerned about climbing all the steps back up to the train station in the morning but we were relieved to find the hotel at the start of the funicular with direct transfer to the train station. The entrance is hidden behind the funicular station so a bit hard to find. Lots of restaurants nearby. Nice breakfast buffet in the morning before the 5 minute ride up to the train station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. We arrived by train and it was a quick funicular trip down from the station and the hotel is right there. Rooms are small but they have everything you need. The staff are super helpful and we even received blocks of Swiss chocolate on arrival, which was a nice touch.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and place to stay with my family in a lovely city
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was best
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location! When you arrive at the train station, take the funicular down and as soon as you get off turn right- the hotel is in that back corner beside cafe Milano. Rooms were recently renovated, great breakfast, and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Close to the train station. Good that there's a fitness area.
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8/10 Very good

Very good for the price. Very well located.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect placement in the town, walking distance from the lake and the train station. Very friendly staff and good facilities! Will definitely be coming back
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10/10 Exceptional

perfect, very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

A Great Find

It was a very pleasant stay. Close to transportation and shops as well as tourist attractions. A very comfortable bed!
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8/10 Very good

All good
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was centrally located with easy access to the waterfront and train station. The cable car runs from the train station and ends near the hotel door.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is located at base of funicular from main train station. Perfect!
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8/10 Very good

Nice Enough

It's a nice enough hotel, right next to the funicular that takes you to the train station. The rooms are quite dated, but the breakfast was nice the service was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Great location. TIP from Lugano train station: GET on funicular. Exit funicular and immediately make U turn. Hotel is right there at the bottom. Great restaurants walkable and our favorite breakfast of our trip.
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8/10 Very good

Nice

Nice and well located hotel with pleasant staff. The room was not huge and the balcony looked into offices. But it was adequate and I'd stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! The best of 6 hotels on my visit to Schys. Attractive, spacious comfortable rooms. Great location , just steps from the funicular to the station. Two min. from hotel to station via funicular! Plenty of restaurants and shops steps away. And Lugano itself is as lovely as advertised. Would I stay again? Absolutely! Ten plus!
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here one night with our toddler and it was great, very clean very easy to get too! No great views out the window but that’s totally fine for our over night stay Staff was friendly and gave us a crib for our toddler and allowed us to turn on the AC unit because with the windows open we had a couple of mosquitos
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk from the train station to the hotel. Take the funicular down from the train station and the hotel is immediately on the right. Right in the middle of old town so it was a good location. A decent hotel for the price. The room was small, but definitely adequate for our needs. Staff was super helpful and the breakfast good. The only negative was the sheets were not soft and a bit scratchy.
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10/10 Exceptional

The check-in and the staff here where brilliant could not do enough for us, we only stayed the one night but yes the whole experience was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay and location.