Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

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About this property

The Hotel Acquarello is located in the Old Town of Lugano, right at the lower terminus of the funicular connecting the center to the main railway station. Renovated in 2014, all rooms feature air conditioning. Some rooms have a balcony and offer views over the roofs of Lugano. The multi-lingual staff is happy to give you recommendations about what to see and do in Lugano. Express breakfast is available in the lobby. Lake Lugano can be reached within a 5-minute walk and many shops and restaurants can be found in the immediate surroundings of the Acquarello hotel as well.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Swiss Quality Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Swiss Quality Hotels

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Francisco
United States United States
“Excellent hotel with an unbeatable location as per its closeness to downtown and free funicular to the train station. Rooms are quite good and breakfast was top notch. Very nice staff.”
Jason
United States United States
“This hotel was extremely convenient to the train station, via the funicular, and the center of town on Lake Lugano. My room had a view of the courtyard with the funicular; the view wasn't the most spectacular, but I was fascinated to watch the...”
Johanna
United States United States
“Excellent location. Basic room, but clean and comfortable . Staff was fantastic. We had a last minute change in plans and had less people than expected. The hotel worked with me to adjust the room and price accordingly.”
Eyal
Israel Israel
“We had a wonderful stay at Aquarillo Hotel in Lugano. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Sabrina, the receptionist, who was exceptionally kind and helpful. She provided us with all the information we needed and went above and...”
David
United States United States
“Great Location. Really convenient to both the train and town / lake because of the easy free tram to the train station”
Josee
United States United States
“Perfect location if you travel by train. Also, the perfect location, situated in the center of Lugano. BEST breakfast of all the hotels we stayed in on this trip.”
Sohaib
Jordan Jordan
“Everything was perfect as mentioned in booking.com staff , breakfast ,location”
Bruce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is very handy being right by the funicular. I went for a larger room as it was further away from the funicular and I couldn't hear it. Breakfast is ok but not a large choice. The hotel has a small lift.”
Jacob
United States United States
“The location is relatively convenient. It's *right* next to the funicular for lugano central station. The HVAC was amazing and the bed was comfortable. The restroom was one of the better layouts. They had lots of free value adds. Breakfast was one...”
Stefan
Switzerland Switzerland
“Located just around the corner of the Funicular and close to the train station. The hotel is a bit hidden, but inside it's a gem with friendly staff, functional rooms and great breakfast. I stayed there over Eastern and even found a chocolate...”

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House rules

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel if you are traveling with children and include their age.Please note that the Hotel is located in pedestrian zone (no cars are allowed). Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Please note that the name on the credit card used for payment has to be the same as the guest name and the credit card has to be presented on site. Please contact the property directly if you would like to pay in advance.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of CHF 10 per night applies for dogs up to 10 kilos and a supplement of CHF 30 per night for dogs over 10 kilos.

Please inform Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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