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Reviews of Hotel Geranio Au Lac 3 stars

Viale Verbano, Muralto, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland

#22 of 43 hotels in Locarno

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 93 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice staff, excellent breakfast, lovely view of the lake and the mountains

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Otherwise great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above. Even the room I stayed in was not finalized.

    Everything except it was under construction

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    I had a very short stay, just one night but it was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The televison did not have instructions as how to get the different channels. I think mine was out of order as I could just hear it but no picture. But as I was there just one night there was no point in complaining.

    I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Very good selection as far as Breakfast is concerned. I was impressed with the cleanliness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    A pleasant hotel in a convenient location for transport to further locations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can't think of anything I didn't like in particular.

    I liked everything about it - location (just a minute's walk to bus and train stations, walking around the lake's edges), breakfast, room with balcony, breakfast room with balcony, cleanliness of room and common areas. I also felt safe as a solo female traveller.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely but all to short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful location and my room had a balcony overlooking the lake. Room was functional but perfectly adequate, breakfast really good, and the male staff member on reception was a fount of information about things to do in Locarno and couldn't have been more helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant stay at convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    smoking on balconies

    Location and access to the train station. Staff at reception were very helpful especially Martin.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Hotel Geranio Au Lac
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Electrical outlets were a bit inconvenient to access.

    Location was perfect for Swiss Pass holders. Steps from the train station. Many restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. Right across the street from the lake. Nice walking/running trail around the lake. Water pressure in the shower was amazing. Staff was extremely helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good location and nice view, but some aspects surprisingly basic for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive, even for Switzerland. Shower ridiculously cramped and shower head only pointed at the gap between the doors which meant water poured everywhere. Seating in room was two very hard plastic chairs - not very comfortable, and we would have expected something better for the price paid.

    Great location - especially as it turned out there’s a back door that leads almost directly to the train station, which was very convenient. Staff friendly and helpful. Good coffee facilities. Nice view from the balcony (shame it rained the whole time we were there!).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some basic facilities can be added such as hair dryer, coffee machine and kettle.

    Hotel location is excellent. Staff was very helpful. Parking is easily avaiable in front of the hotel (public parking).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Great location by lake and station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    .

    Small but confortable room with good aircon and balcony with lake view. Nice breakfast on terrace overlooking lake. Helpful reception staff. Hotel is only 2 minutes' walk from station and lake.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    I will book again in the geranio au lac
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean and friendly Delicious breakfast Very close to the main station (trains) Room with two balconies / lake view was excellent

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    7.0
    For one night was fine, I would have needed more comforts if it were a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities, they are quite old, need to be renovated especially in the bathroom and partially the room, the floor really needs some work.

    The breakfast was very good, good quality of breads, cereals, fruits and drinks. It’s better than I expected.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location just minutes from train station for your family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was not spotless clean. The interior design is a bit outdated.

    Super central location, very close to the train station, nice breakfast buffet and friendly staff. Comfortable beds and good room temperature thanks ti AC.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    It was just an over night stop off on the way to Lugano, next time we'll spend more time within your
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    no secure parking, I parked across the road under the trees,.. Covered in tree sap in the morning, Also having to pay, Residents parking permits would be a good way to go!

    Breakfast was fabulous and a great view over the lake. I know that you were not offering dinner, but the pizza next door was fantastic, and a good recommendation, also you 10% discount voucher was a great bonus.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is clean and large. Our stay was good. Location is perfect. Breakfast was also very good,hotel staff was kind.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    8.0
    Location, location, location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    I mean, for the price, what more could I expect? This isn't a luxury hotel - no bath, no refrigerator, basic breakfast. But for the price, and that location, it was a perfect place to stash my stuff while I went out, and to sleep when I was done going out.

    The location is what makes this place. The room was basic (although clean and pleasant), but the location on the lakeside could not be better. The balcony was as big as the room, and I was lucky enough to be there for a fireworks display that the balcony basically gave me a front-row seat for. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi was fast enough to suit my needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    good value for money being Switzerland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    all in all nothing to complain

    breakfast on the terrace with lake view , really awesome

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    A nice surprise given the very reasonable price compared to other places in Locarno.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is a bit old and lacks storage furniture (but still OK).

    The location is absolutely perfect, with direct access to the lake and just a few steps from the train station. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    We loved this hotel! And thanks for the use of the bikes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable with a wonderful balcony overlooking the lake. Only complaint is the the shower is small.

    Perfect location, right on the lake. Martin at reception was wonderful: looked up train schedules; made recommendations for activities, and facilitated use of free bikes. Fabulous service! Breakfast was also wonderful! Great selection of very fresh and healthy food!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the hotel to the lake, restaurants and shopping made it an excellent choice for our vacation stop.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant hotel with excellent restaurant alongside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives.

    Comfortable room with pleasant balcony. Excellent bathroom. Great location between station and lake. . Very good breakfast. Excellent dinner at associated restaurant next door.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location is a short walk from the train, bus, shops and a great gelateria Staff are super friendly and attentive. Clean room with a lake view, nice breakfast, tea and coffee available the whole day. I would definitely consider this place if visiting Locarno again.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    A happy stay over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hair dryer in bathroom.

    Close to train station. Great breakfast variety. Friendly and helpful reception.

    Stayed in June 2023

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