Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel - Lugano

$$$$||View on mapLugano, SwitzerlandPiazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900|
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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel - Lugano
Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Solo45%
Couples25%
Families21%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Solo45%
Couples25%
Families21%
Groups9%

3-star Swiss Quality Hotel at the base of Lugano's funicular, offering central access to old town and lake.

Location & Transport

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel sits at the lower terminus of the funicular that connects directly to Lugano main SBB station, a 3-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel provides guests with the Ticino Ticket, offering free access to most public transportation and discounts at major attractions throughout the region. Lake Lugano and its scenic walks are a short walk from the hotel, with the Casino of Lugano, Monte San Salvatore, and Swiss Miniatur all within easy reach.

Rooms & Accommodations

Acquarello Swiss Q Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, refrigerators, and complimentary water. Room categories include Standard, Comfort, Economy, and Studio with Kitchenette, providing options for solo travelers, couples, and families. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine, and guests receive a welcome chocolate upon arrival.

Amenities & Services

The hotel has a fitness center, sauna, and solarium, plus bicycle rental for guests who want to explore Lugano on two wheels. Dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services are available, along with daily housekeeping and luggage storage. Multilingual staff provide local recommendations and travel advice, and a shared lounge/TV area offers space to relax.

Business & Meetings

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel Lugano Switzerland has a conference room available for business meetings and offers fax/photocopying services. The hotel provides invoice upon request and lockers for secure item storage. Public parking is available nearby for guests arriving by car.

Pet-Friendly & Family

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel is a pet-friendly accommodation, allowing guests to bring their pets along. The hotel offers family rooms and provides cribs for toddlers upon request. Guests receive a free public transportation pass for the city upon check-in, making exploring with the family easier.

  • Location: Base of Lugano's funicular, 3-minute walk from main station
  • Transport: Ticino Ticket with free public transit and attraction discounts
  • Rooms: Studio with Kitchenette, Standard, Comfort, and Economy options
  • Wellness: Fitness center, sauna, and solarium
  • Business: Conference room with fax/photocopying services
  • Pet Policy: Pet-friendly accommodation with family rooms available

License number: 220

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:56
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Single bed1 Double bed
Comfort Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed
Economy Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Solarium

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Solarium
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 97 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Agno, LUG

Location

Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900
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Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900
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Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900
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