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Hotel Besso

2.0 of 5
Via Besso 24, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
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Hotel Besso
Ranked #8 of 15 Lugano B&B and Inns
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Basel, Switzerland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

I have traveled the world and I must say that I am so impressed by gentlemen's attitude who run the hotel. Downsides - Everything in Switzerland is expensive and this hotel is not cheap. Rooms on the front side, facing the road is noisy and should be avoided. The carpets on the floor and staircase is worn out at places.... More

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Petaluma
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We were pleasantly surprised by the fastidious room. There was a view of the lake, but the street noise was disconcerting. The bathroom shower head was strangely mounted at waist level, although we were able to hang it on the towel bar in order to shower. Also, there was no wash cloth and skimpy soap and shampoo packages. Location is... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

We got to our room which was very noisy from car and motorcycle traffice. when asked for another room, receptionist was rude and said no others available. Neither my husband nor I slept all night. When we left the next morning, they added insult to injurz by charging 30 Swiss Francs for leaving early. Originally we were scheduled for three... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

Whilst this hotel is close to the station [10 min. walk max.] it is on the wrong side of town in regards all the attractions and shopping and eating areas. it is a steep walk down to these things and a real steep walk back up. you can catch the funicular up and or down but at a cost of... More

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Vevey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

We stayed here as a family and had an excellent stay.At less than 5 mins walk from the train station it was ideal. We were on the main road (noisy) but it had the advantage of a lovely big balcony and large bathroom.It is true that some of the features are tired, but beds were comfortable the room was clean... More

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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The hotel is close to the train station but you have to walk over busy streets to get there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice with a very small TV and bathroom. We booked a non smoking room but the room smelled of smoke (even with the windows open). Our room did not face the... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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58 hotel reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

There were no family rooms available, so we had to take two double rooms. The location is a reasonably long walk from the city center. The hotel itself is basic, and a little dark. It is located on a busy street. Parking was difficult to access. We had a VW Passat estate, and I found it difficult to enter and... More

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Hartford, CT
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

This is an unpretentious, family run hotel, used by many local people when in town or when relatives are over. Very friendly and helpful desk staff, and friendly cleaning staff as well. One of the best aspects is its location: literally a 2 minute walk from the main railway station that serves Milano, Zurich, Basel and Lucerne, and also very... More

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Romsey, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

Situated near the main rail station this hotel was on a busy road and so could be noisy at times. Our rooms were very clean although somewhat lacking in sockets and information. The breakfast was brought to your table and suggested the hotel were trying to limit waste. There are some decent places to eat nearby but, word of warning,... More

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Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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38 reviews 38 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Medium quality rooms. Cleanliness OK. Relatively poor selection of food at breakfast. Not a great location, but not far from railway station.

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Address: Via Besso 24, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Swiss Alps > Ticino > Lugano
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Ranked #8 of 15 B&Bs / Inns in Lugano
Price range (per night): 132 AUD - 150 AUD
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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