Perfection is the name of this hotel. I mean, even the (minor) flaws make this gem charmer. The location is breathtaking: the lake, the mountains, the isolation sensation, the quietness, blue skies, little boats, old italian houses on the edge of water... I guess ALL rooms face the lake. The hotel decoration is exquisite and my wife and I felt like guests in someone's else mansion, occupying one of the rooms. The patio/courtyard at the edge of the lake is to die for, full of colorful plants and flowers.

You can try to swim on the lake like I did, but in April the water is frikkin cold. Exploring the small town around the hotel and the claustrophobic narrow streets is also an available adventure.

The hotel is so cozy that hurts. The staff is amazingly friendly and efficient, always available for you. I really don't know how they manage to treat every guest as unique individuals. Awesome job. The hotel restaurant is also a popular town spot for non guests, serving delicious gourmet italian food, but a little pricey and limited (small portion) though. COMPLETELY worth it...

The room is a little bit small for US standards, but is really confortable and clean. Did I mention the view? 8-) Internet connection works well and it is reliable. My only complaints goes to the beds (two twins beds - not cool for romance...) and the tiny TV.

The buffet breakfast included in the rate is very good and tasty, giving you fresh crunchy European style bread (not the greasy junk sold in the US), cold cuts (including different kinds of cheese), cakes, juices, strong decent coffee (not that waterish black stuff served in the US), lots of fruits... You name it!

Bottom line: You can't beat US $ 150 a night (off-season) in a virtually "5-star" hotel. In the US a night in a hotel like that would cost easily $ 300 and up.

On our way back from Tuscany to Belgium, we stopped in San Mamete, next to Lugano in this gorgeous hotel.
Nice reception, excellent food and kids enjoyed the swimming in the lake as the hotel is literally with its feet in the water.
Why on earth did i had to take my car and go back home ....

A hideaway on the edge of Lake Lugano's northeastern shore (and just back into Italy), this is a very well run hotel, good accommodations, excellent food and srevice and a great view.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for four nights in September. Others have stated the furniture is a bit old fashioned and that is true, but the hotel was really very charming. We had a larger double room with balcony overlooking Lake Lugano. Views were amazing and the hotel is very clean and well kept. The area is peaceful and still at night. No car noise like you would find in the city.

Breakfast is included in the room charge and if the weather is nice, it's served outside. Breakfast was pretty basic: cereal, various cold cuts & cheeses, a few types of bread. Nice spread overall & the coffee was great. We also ate dinner at the restaurant a couple times and enjoyed it. The service was very nice and we particularly liked Massimo, the waiter. He always made sure we had what we needed.

We did not rent a car and arrived from Lugano by bus which is quite tricky the first time. I suggest a visit to the Lugano tourist I formation office for instructions on finding the bus stop. We arrived in the rain on a Sunday with limited bus service and finding the bus was very challenging!. Contact me directly and I will try to help you. Once you figure it out, it is not difficult and definitely worth the trouble.

I would recommend this hotel to all my friends!