Hotel Rio Muralto

Hotels
8.8 (491 reviews)
Via della Collegiata 1 , Locarno , ch

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Golf course
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 491 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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Gerhard • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr zentral gelegenes Hotel, hat uns sehr gut gefallen

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Elsbeth • extended_group • ch
7
Gute Uebernachtungsmöglichkeit für 1-3 Nächte.
Cons:

Verkehrslage, Verkehrslärm......dafür direkt am Bahnhof.....alles kann man nicht haben

Frühstück war sehr einfach

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
G
Gualdi Valter • couple • it
9
Pros:

Pulizia, cortesia e ottima colazione

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
H
Hermann • couple • ch
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
R
Ruth • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Schönes Hotel, sehr freundliches Personal ( Chef )
Sehr gute, zentrale Lage.
Wir sind jedes Jahr ein paar Tage dort!

Cons:

Alles tiptop!

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
M
Michal • couple • ch
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sigismondi • solo_traveller • ch
9
Ideal und zentral
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Gutes Frühstück und die Möglichkeit das Gepäck nach dem auschecken bis zur Abreise zu deponieren.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • family_with_children • ch
10
wir kommen wieder!
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
O
O’Keefe • extended_group • au
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Verena • extended_group • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr gut, freundliche Bedienung

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
G
Giorgio • couple • pt
6
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • couple • at
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Herren • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
F
Felix • couple • ch
8
Super Aufenthalt
Pros:

Wie immer, alles tiptop. Sehr gutes Frühstück.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Seiler • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Zimmer ist sauber gemacht und Frühstück ausgiebig.Sehr nettes Personal und gut gelaunter Chef . Auch sehr nahe am Bahnhof.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • be
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Rudi Ulrich • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
C
Cornelia • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sauber, zentral gelegen, sehr freundliches Personal

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee