"Once you arrive my train, you hop onto the funicular which is a two minute ride down the slope and hotel is just at the end of the funicular!"
Yew from Singapore
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"Despite its compact size, the hotel has a great little gym, and my room - which faced the funicular - was surprisingly quiet."
Ava from Hungary
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"The marketing does not do this place justice! From pictures online, I was skeptical, but the location and quality of this hotel was above my expectations."
Karla
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Rooms: Acquarello Hotel
The 59 guestrooms include air conditioning, a fridge with a complimentary bottle of water, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a balcony. Rooms include conveniences such as complimentary bottled water. Rooms offer amenities such as a fireplace, mirror, sofa, towels, and a separate living room. Guests may choose a large room with 2 single beds, 1 double sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen. Some rooms are near the funicular and may experience noise. A studio with air conditioning provides a coffee machine, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, kitchenware, and a microwave. The private bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer. This studio also includes a safe deposit box, heating, and a flat-screen TV. Please note that extra beds and baby cots are not available in some room types.
Dining: Café Milano
Guests can enjoy meals at the Café Milano Bar & Restaur, which serves guests of Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel. The restaurant offers light lunches and snacks. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM. Nearby dining options include many shops and restaurants in the hotel's surroundings.
Leisure and Recreation
Guests can use recreation opportunities such as a fitness center. A sauna and laundry facilities are available. The hotel offers other activities such as hiking and biking trails. The hotel features a shared lounge and a fireplace. Guests can play golf at a nearby course. For some rest and relaxation, a sauna is available.
Location and Access
Hotel Acquarello is in Lugano's old town, in the city center, in the pedestrian area. It is near Lugano Lake, the Congress Centrum, Casino Lugano, the Conza Pavilion, and the railway station. The hotel is right at the lower terminus of the funicular. It is a 5-minute walk from Lugano. The hotel is 3 mi from Monte San Salvatore and 10 km from Agno. Nearby landmarks include Piazza della Riforma (1 km), Little Nemo Art Gallery (0.3 km), and William Tell Statue (0.5 km).
Hotel Services
The hotel offers multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet is available for CHF 2.00. Public parking costs CHF 45 per day. The hotel has a restaurant and a conference room. Guests can take the Via Besso towards Via Paolo Regazzoni or take the A4 in Ruemlang from Flughofstrasse.
“For a stay in Lugano where location trumps all, this hotel answers the call, steps from the funicular and city center. Modern updates and a good breakfast add to the value, especially for those who prioritize practicality. It's a solid base for exploring, with the lake and shops easily within reach.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Tohotel
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
17 m²
2 Single beds
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Comfort Single Room
2 persons
15 m²
1 Single bed
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Economy Single Room
2 persons
15 m²
1 Single bed
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Economy Twin Room
2 persons
15 m²
2 Single beds
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