This family-owned hotel is centrally located just a short walk from Lugano town center and its breathtaking lakeshore, and the famous Piazza Riforma with its many sidewalk cafés. Located in a quiet spot halfway up a hill, the hotel is just a short 3-minute walk from the train station, and provides quiet rooms in a green corner of the city. Many rooms have a balcony view of Monte Bré, or overlook the town. The hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Its restaurant offers elegant simplicity, and the bar is ideal for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel also features limited meeting facilities.

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

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Lugano
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Debra
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful staff and dining service. Full attention to detail and a wonderful breakfast. This place comes highly recommended. I will return.
  • Thomas
    Australia Australia
    Nice large room after paid upgrade. Enjoyed balcony and double windows with view
  • Bryan
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is excellent for tourists. Very near the old town and train station The staff are very friendly The room is an efficiency so it is bigger than a typical hotel room

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • San Lorenzo
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Federale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 21 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

Hotel Federale takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Federale accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Hotel Federale

  • Hotel Federale offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Hotel Federale is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Federale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Hotel Federale has 1 restaurant:

      • San Lorenzo

    • The prices at Hotel Federale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Hotel Federale include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Studio

    • Hotel Federale is 500 feet from the center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.