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Albergo Acquarello

3.0 of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
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Albergo Acquarello
Ranked #24 of 63 hotels in Lugano
3.0 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
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Brisbane, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here as part of the COSMOS Grand Tour of Switzerland [ Tour 6025]. The room was large enough for both of us with a good bathroom, and very clean. No tea/coffee faciliies in room. Wi-fi is available in the room for a small cost. A city map is available at reception. Breakfast is continental. There is a COOP... More

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Buninyong, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We recently stayed at this quirky Hotel as part of a Bus tour, and was prepared for a negative experience after the comments from our tour leader, as we pulled up. But my Husband and I were pleasantly surprised. The Hotel itself is basic but clean, but the location is smack bang in the middle of the town , with... More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Well situated hotel, real Lugano center. 2 steps form shopping zone and main square. Room was clean. I had no problem with the noise, but my room was not facing the funicular. Cofee maker in the room, a nice touch. That was positive. Now the other side of a medal. Really small room, usable only for sleep Wi-Fi for additional... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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The strength of the hotel is the location. It is at the base of the tram (to the train station) and can be a little noisy in the late evening and early morning, but it is not overwhelming. From the hotel explore the environs and you will quickly see you would be hard pressed to find a better location. The... More

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Hong Kong
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

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Rosario, Argentina
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Prices being higher in Switzerland than in Italy, I can say this hotel is good for its price even though breakfast and parking are not included. Good, comfy room with safe, separate bathroom with hairdryer, clean, good service. Above all, excellently located by the funicular --noise is not a big problem-- right in the middle of the city centre, close... More

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USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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Stayed at the Acquarello as part of a tour group. Our room was basic, but clean. As mentioned in other reviews, the hotel is built around a funicular, though it didn't particularly bother me as I sleep with earplugs anyway. It was directly below our room (which overlooked the central patio area) and I just noticed a low rumbling sound.... More

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Tuscany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

this hotel,is located in the heart of Lugano and offers what you expect. The reception was gentle, the room was large,but a bit cold.The swiss type beds come with a small cover...

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

booked this hotel by mistake ('not that one' turned into 'that one' over the phone, doh!), but even though the reviews are pretty bad, the hotel wasn't. Ok it has a cable car going right through it and you can hear it, but that didn't bother me at all and my friend used ear plugs, the walls in our room... More

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Stratford-upon-Avon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

I have just returned from a wonderful trip of Switzerland spoiled only by this hotel. The funicular runs right through the middle of the hotel - hence a lot of noise. Abrupt to the point of being rude hotel reception staff, dark and unattractive bedrooms, poor breakfast. Nothing to recommend it apart from a good location in the middle of... More

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Address: Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
Price range (per night):* 112 AUD - 202 AUD

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