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Hotel Garni Rio

3.0 of 5
Via Collegiata 1, Locarno CH - 6600, Switzerland
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Hotel Garni Rio
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Pune, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Location -- Hotel Rio Garni is very conveniently located just outside Locarno station. The establishment is owned by a nice couple, who were extremely professional in their approach, explained everything about the room/AC/TV etc and had a nice package with maps etc all ready for us. The auto post bus and FART are across the road and the ferry pier... More

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Winterthur, Switzerland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

The location is central and the rooms convenient. The owner seems not familiar with bikers and chased us away, to park the bike within some bushes, instead of the available decent hotel parkinglot. In general it was an unfriendly welcome by the owner, policing during the breakfast to check what was taken from the breakfast buffet, while her husband was... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2011

For those who like modern hotel room, well this one might not suit you. Very kitsch and over decorated, but there's some pleasant points like friendly staff, cleanliness and you have all the accomodations in the room. You'll feel like being in your grandma's warmful house and having a good breakfast next to her kitchen. I enjoyed the litlle balcony... More

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Dietikon, Switzerland
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78 reviews 78 reviews
64 hotel reviews
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010

This hotel is almost at the station of Locarno, so it's easily accesible and noisy. The rooms are spacious and clean and are equipped with AC, TV, coffeemachines,... pretty much anything you'd want. The decoration of the rooms and the hotel in general is a matter of personal taste; we found it horribly kitsch. The breakfast is very good, with... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
64 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2010

A weekend off on my business trip I headed for Locarno, Lake Maggiore. It is said that if a man has a heart and a shirt, he should sell his shirt to see Lake Maggiore. I arrived in Locarno with my shirt in tact, coming off the FART train having travelled from Geneva that morning. The staff were ready for... More

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Queensland, Australia
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137 reviews 137 reviews
63 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2007

I stayed in this small hotel over 20 years ago and remember enjoying it. This time I just walked up from train station and got a room for 3 nights. You get a good price if you book 3 nights. Couldnt believe it, still the same owners and reception area and breakfast room hadnt changed. The female owner Margaret is... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012
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Neuhausen, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2010
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Also Known As:
Minotel Locarno
Address: Via Collegiata 1, Locarno CH - 6600, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Swiss Alps > Ticino > Lake Maggiore > Locarno
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #23 of 35 hotels in Locarno
Price range (per night): $176 - $242
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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