Hotel Ceresio

Hotels
7.6 (673 reviews)
Via S. Balestra 19 , Lugano , ch

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and renovated rooms
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
The hotel is clean and rooms are newly renovated, but some reviews express concerns about odors in common areas.
Service
7.6
Generally positive but some guests found Wi-Fi access inconvenient, needing to actively inquire.
Location
9.1
Many reviews highlight the excellent location near the center and waterfront.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms reported as hot at night and lacking some basic amenities.
Amenities
7.1
Limited amenities mentioned, and there were mentions of missing coffee/tea in rooms.
Value for Money
7.6
Described as reasonably priced for a short stay, but breakfast and facilities leave room for improvement.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Breakfast quality perceived as lacking variety compared to previous experiences.
Overall Experience
7.6
A mix of positive experiences, though some aspects could be improved for a higher satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 23:33

Property Description

Prime Location near Lake Lugano
Hotel Ceresio is ideally situated within a 5-minute walk of Lake Lugano, offering easy access to the university, Quartiere Maghetti Shopping Center, and Lugano’s congress centre. The Central Bus Station is also conveniently located just a 10-minute walk away.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in any of the units at Hotel Ceresio, each equipped with a private bathroom and cable TV. For larger groups or families, there are units available with interconnecting rooms. Additionally, a delicious continental breakfast is served every morning to start the day off right.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Services
Indulge in local specialties and seasonal produce at Hotel Ceresio’s restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the on-site bar. For added convenience, room service is also available for guests looking to dine in the comfort of their rooms.

Ready to experience the charm of Hotel Ceresio? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Lugano!

Important information:

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 15 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 5 years old and over stay for CHF 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 673 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Roberto • couple • it
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • extended_group • ch
6
Für eine Nacht o.k. Länger auf keinen Fall.
Pros:

Sauber und praktisch.

Cons:

Lage vom Bahnhof 15 Gehminuten. Bar im Hotel ab 19.00 geschlossen. Tourismustaxe höher als bestätigt. Zimmer sehr klein und eng.
Frühstück so la la.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • cz
6
Comfortable hotel in a good location.
Pros:

Good location close to the park and not too far from the centre. The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

It was quite basic and old-fashioned.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Connie • couple • ch
9
Erholsame Tage im Tessin
Pros:

Das Frühstück war reichhaltig, das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Die Kissen waren etwas zu hart.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • ch
6
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Tiziana • solo_traveller • ch
9
Lugano è vacanza
Pros:

Posizione ottima per raggiungere il centro,il lago fermate di bus..il palazzo dei congressi

Cons:

Amo dormire con le finestre semi aperte,ma essendo situato su una strada trafficata c'era molto rumore

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Björn • solo_traveller • ch
5
Zentral, gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis, sehr freundlich und unkompliziert. Sauber und zweckmässig.
Pros:

Lage sehr zentral. Hatte kein Frühstück

Cons:

Dusche: Einstieg viel zu klein und Handbrause uralt und völlig verkalkt. War wie ein Hochdruckreiniger

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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RAYMOND • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Marco Paulo • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Rene • extended_group • ch
7
👍🏻
Pros:

l‘emplacement bien centré…

Cons:

le petit déjeuné, le choix … le pain insipide, le pain toast , les croissants sans saveur et mous

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Sauberes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstücksbuffet. In ca 5 min ist man zu Fuss in Luganos Altstadt. Ich würde das Hotel weiterempfehlen

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Dayron • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very good hotel, close to all, nice breakfast

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Natalya • solo_traveller • ch
10
Ottimo hotel
Pros:

Ottima posizione, super pulito e accogliente, personale gentile e attento, prezzi onesti, colazione super buona !

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Marc-Andrì • solo_traveller • ch
9
Perfekt für Kurztrips
Pros:

Matratze und Kissen sind top
Die Lage auch

Cons:

Die Strasse ist laut

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Schmid • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Carla • family_with_children • it
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Cansu • extended_group • de
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
8
Wir waren zufrieden
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee