Hotel America

Hotels
7.8 (314 reviews)
Piazza Grande , Locarno , ch

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality
Older facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.76
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and old room smells.
Service
8.73
Numerous comments praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.27
The hotel is centrally located, close to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
7.22
Rooms were spacious but had some temperature control issues and were outdated.
Amenities
7.75
Good amenities, though some rooms lacked updated features.
Value for Money
8.21
Good value for the central location and room size.
Food and Beverage
6.76
Breakfast was praised, but there were issues with dinner quality and room smells.
Overall Experience
7.73
Overall a pleasant stay with notable highlights and a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 02:06

Property Description

Historic Building in Old Town Locarno
Experience the charm of the Old Town at Hotel America, located just steps away from the train station and Lake Maggiore. Set in a historic building, our hotel offers a unique blend of tradition and modern comfort.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences at the America restaurant, featuring a pizzeria, live music, and a selection of grilled meat and fish specialties. Enjoy drinks in the medieval Caverna Degli Dei and savor the vibrant atmosphere of Locarno's dining scene.

Modern Amenities and Convenient Services
Relax in soundproof rooms equipped with essential amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Take advantage of our discounted parking options and make use of the meeting rooms for your business needs. Unwind and make the most of your stay at Hotel America.

Important information:

Please note that each room in the hotel is individually decorated. Thus, the room you get might be slightly different from the one that can be seen on the pictures.

Please also note that because it is located on Locarno's Piazza Grande, during the Film and Moon and Star festivals, guests might hear music throughout the evening.

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 note that school and student groups are not allowed.

Please note that the sofa bed is available upon request with a 40 CHF fee.

please note breakfast 25 CHF for person for day on all rooms
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LUG

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 314 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 6.76
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Allison family_with_children us
9
Lovely
Pros:

The location was amazing, the staff was kind and helpful and friendly. This room unfortunately did not have air conditioning, but the owners stated they would have this available for the room next summer

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
A
Adelheid couple ch
7
Pros:

die zentrale Lage war sehr gut und trotzdem ruhig

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
M
Marianne couple fr
3
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
L
Lora couple ch
8
Topp - ausser den Kopfkissen, die müssen dringend ersetzt werden
Pros:

Gutes Preis-/Leistunsverhältnis. Wir waren zum zweiten Mal dort und würden wiederkommen.

Cons:

Bitte neue Kopfkissen kaufen

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
T
Theodor solo_traveller tr
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
B
Béatrice extended_group ch
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
S
serena couple it
8
Pros:

Posizione molto centrale, staff gentilissimo, camera spaziosa e molto pulita

Cons:

Bagno piuttosto piccolo e datato, assenza di aria condizionata e colazione piuttosto scarsa

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
L
Linda solo_traveller ch
9
All ok
Pros:

Friend ly Staff

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Marcel extended_group ch
7
Pros:

Frühstück PERSONAL LAGE TERRASSE GUT GELEGEN ZENTRAL

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
R
Roland solo_traveller ch
3
Schlicht nicht gut - keine Klimaanlage und nicht mal Zahnputzgläset etc.
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Preis, typisch übersetzt wegen Film Festival in Locarno (insgesamt CHF 320 für das Einzelzimmer ohne funktionierende Klimaanlage!!). Im Zimmer unter Dach ca. 30 Grad heiss nachts = unmöglich gut zu schlafen!

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
S
Svitlana solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple ch
7
Pros:

Sehr sehr freundliches Personal. Top Lage.

Cons:

Zimmer war sehr heiss trotz Ventilator im Zimmer. Bei diesen Temperaturen aber irgendwie verständlich

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
T
Thomas family_with_children ch
6
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Hitze

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Coel solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Middle in the centre.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
G
Gilgen solo_traveller ch
6
Pros:

Die Lage am Piazza Grande

Cons:

Um 12 Uhr Abends hatten wir 32 Grad im winzigen Zimmer.Keine Klima Anlage,kein Kühlschrank,keine Wasserflasche im Zimmer..
Ein Fan,brachte leider auch keine Abkühlung.
So wenig Komfort in der Schweiz....das Bad war auch ca 30 Jahre alt!Als wir reklamierten meinte die Chefin,die könnte nichts machen,das Haus seu unter Heimatschutz!
.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
Christian extended_group ch
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
A
Adolfo family_with_children ch
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
R
Raimund solo_traveller ch
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Marion solo_traveller ch
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
Durand couple ch
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee