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About this property
The family-run Hotel America occupies a historic building in the Old Town of Locarno, just steps away from the train station and Lake Maggiore. Its restaurant has a terrace on the Piazza Grande. The soundproof rooms feature a flat-screen TV, wooden floors, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. The America restaurant includes a pizzeria and offers live music. A wide range of grilled meat and fish specialties is served. In the evenings, guests can have drinks in the medieval Caverna Degli Dei. Free WiFi is available throughout the America hotel. Guests arriving by car receive a 50% discount at the Casinò underground parking, located 820 feet from the property. Meeting rooms for up to 26 people including a projector are available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Francis
United States
“Our host who checked us in was wonderful. He was patient, explained everything perfectly and helped us see cool things in the city. What a great fellow !” - Sari
Denmark
“Room was great there was a fan. Breakfast was great. Bed was amazing location was good. Staff was friendly.” - Zamani
South Africa
“Good, they should swap out one of the 3 types of ham for a second egg on their breakfast.” - Ronald
Switzerland
“Great locstion, nice staff and friendly athmosphere, Breakfast on the piazza grande is really a great treat” - Marchel
Israel
“Beautiful building, nice location and helpful staff. Treated all our weirdest requests.” - Neil
United Kingdom
“Attractive hotel, small and very friendly and helpful staff, especially Manuel” - Brigitte
Germany
“Sehr freundliche Atmosphäre! Man kann sich sofort wohlfühlen und jeder ist bemüht, dass für den Gast alles passt. Daneben ist die Lage perfekt!!” - Felix
Switzerland
“Die Lage ist extrem guut, direkt im Zentrum und es war sehr ruhig und angenehm zum schlafen.” - Andreas
Switzerland
“Sehr freundliches Personal (auch im Restaurant), super Lage, einfache saubere Zimmer.” - Daniel
Switzerland
“Zentrale Laage, feines Essen, freundliche Bedienung und grosses Zimmer.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ristorante America
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 15 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
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.



The fine print
Please note that each room in the hotel is individually decorated. Thus, the room you get might be slightly different from the one that can be seen on the pictures.
Please also note that because it is located on Locarno's Piazza Grande, during the Film and Moon and Star festivals, guests might hear music throughout the evening.
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 school and student groups are not allowed.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.