If you want to go back to the 70/80's at a clean, nice, hotel with a superb view then Colibri is your place.

Stunning location over the lake. Hotel was built in the 60s and has been perfectly maintained and upgraded only where needed. What a relief to stay in a family hotel which is neither part of a chain or modeled after the usual over-priced "boutique hotels". Unique gem with fine restaurant and professional and helpful staff. It is not absolutely necessary... More

As a travel writer I stay in a large number of hotels and my assessment of the Hotel Colibri posed unique dilemmas. It has such a stupendous view over Lake Lugano and such friendly elderly owners one tends to forgive its other shortcomings that in any other hotel would be seriously negative. The view fortunately keeps you breathless on the... More

We stayed for 3 nights and got this tip from the Lugano tourist office. The hotel is located a bit away from Lugano center on the mountain Brè, but it provides one of the best views on the lake! The hotel itself is clearly dated (I guess it was built early 70's), but the owners and personell where very friendly.... More

The Hotel is up the hills, and from some rooms or the restaurant you can have best views from Lugano. Pay a little bit more and choose the rooms with lake view. A little bit far from the city, but it worths. Nice swimming pool. Free parking. In a very kind way, the manager asked if we could pay cash...... More

Hotel Calibri is an outstanding hotel in every sense of the word. It is situated on Mt. Bri with gorgeous view of Lake Lugano, the city of Lugano, distant snow-covered Alps and close-up Palm Trees! Our room was clean, fresh and comfortable with a wonderful balcony from which to enjoy the view and climate during the day and fantastic sunsets... More