Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
- 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.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Josee
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“Everything was perfect as mentioned in booking.com staff , breakfast ,location” - Bruce
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“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“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...”- Lucille
France“Convenient , nice gym and breakfast , good amenities in the room” - Nataliia United States“What a lovely hotel in the heart of the city. So conveniently located downtown, right above /on the funicular station, and still quiet - so easy to get up/down to the train/bus station in less than 5 minutes. Conveniently located right next to the...”
- Lilach
Israel“The hotel is above the funicular from the train station. Easy to get there. The center of town. Very clean, big room. Good breakfast.” - Gail United States“The location was ideal for train travel--literally steps from the funicular. Staff was helpful.”
- Charles United States“Perfectly hope so did for access to everything you would want to visit”
Hotel area info
Amenities of Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 45 per day.
- Parking garage
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
- Fitness
- SolariumAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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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 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.
License number: 220
