Hotel Rio Muralto

Hotels
8.8 (418 reviews)
Via della Collegiata 1 , Locarno , ch

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near train station
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Some rooms appear dated
Breakfast variety could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Many reviews praised the cleanliness and neatness of the hotel.
Service
9.23
Consistently highlighted as attentive and friendly, especially Giacomo’s outstanding service.
Location
9.27
Perfectly situated near transportation and points of interest, frequently mentioned as a major plus.
Room Quality
8.22
Some reviews mention rooms are dated and not well maintained, leading to a lower score.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as coffee availability and breakfast options mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.51
Overall good value for the price, particularly for short stays.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some praised it, others found it lacking in variety.
Overall Experience
9.03
Guests enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 15:43

Property Description

Central Location and Convenience
Hotel Rio Garni is a beautifully renovated 19th-century villa conveniently located opposite the Locarno Train Station and just a short walk from Piazza Grande, offering easy access to the heart of the city.

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Each air-conditioned room at Rio Garni Hotel features parquet flooring, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and ample natural light, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay for all guests.

Golf Enthusiasts' Paradise
For golf lovers, the Gerre Golf Course in Losone and the Partriziale Ascona Golf Course are a mere 2 km away, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely day on the green.

Book your stay at Hotel Rio Garni now to experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and leisure during your visit to Locarno.

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 12 per day.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for CHF 20 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 418 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Martin solo_traveller fr
9
Es war ein wunderbarer Kurzaufenthalt!
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

Nichtd

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Priska couple ch
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Hannes family_with_children ch
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Willy extended_group ch
10
Sehr sympathisch und familiär
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
R
Ruth solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Gute Lage, freundliches Personal, gutes Morgenessen.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Marie Therese couple ch
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Guido couple ch
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
R
Rainer couple de
7
Ok
Pros:

Personal

Cons:

Preis

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
L
Lucienne family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Superpraktische Lage.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
couple ch
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sandra family_with_children ch
10
Pros:

La proximité du centre de Locarno.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Werner couple ch
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal.
Gutes Frühstück.
Sehr gute Lage.

Cons:

Zu schwere Duvet.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
S
Serge couple ch
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Cristina solo_traveller ch
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
A
Armenio couple ch
9
Superbe séjour avec une excellente météo !
Pros:

L’accueil du personnel ! Le silence ! Les infrastructures!

Cons:

—-

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
S
Sylvia couple ch
9
Wer im Tessin mit dem öffentlichen Verkehr unterwegs ist, findet in diesem Hotel einen idealen Ausgangspunkt. Sehr empfe
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um die Region bequem mit dem ÖV zu erkunden.
Wir wurden sehr herzlich begrüsst und das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Die Zimmer sind sauber und gepflegt.
Das Frühstück ist sehr reichhaltig und wird laufend frisch und liebevoll nachgefüllt.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Albert solo_traveller ch
9
Idealer Ort für Wanderungen mit den ÖV.
Pros:

Die Lage ist ideal, beim Bahnhof. Ich bin mit ÖV unterwegs.
Das Zimmer ist ruhig und sauber.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
J
Jolanda solo_traveller ch
10
Wir werden bestimmt wieder dieses Hotel buchen, jedoch ohne Frühstück. Das Hotel ist top 👍
Pros:

Das Hotel ist sehr zentral gelegen. Sehr nettes Personal und super sauber alles. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.

Cons:

Nicht gefallen hat uns nichts. Aber wir waren vom Frühstück ein wenig enttäuscht. Als wir um 9:15 kamen war kaum mehr Brot vorhanden.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Marcel solo_traveller ch
8
Für meinen Geschmack etwas zu teuer.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr sauber. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants waren zu Fuss sehr schnell erreichbar.

Cons:

Leider hatte unser Zimmer keinen Balkon.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
G
Gabriela couple ch
5
Pros:

Standort

2026-04-04 via Nuitee