Hotel Geranio Au Lac

Hotels
8.8 (1547 reviews)
Viale Verbano , Locarno , ch

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Great breakfast
Cons:
Noise in rooms
Lack of certain amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Generally clean with some mention of comfortable accommodations.
Service
9.16
Staff were described as very friendly and attentive.
Location
9.2
Ideal location near the station and with a pleasant view of the lake.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, though some mention of noise.
Amenities
8.68
Included nice breakfast and good amenities, but lacking some extras like slippers.
Value for Money
8.64
Good quality for the price, though some options could improve.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast met expectations with a good selection.
Overall Experience
8.96
Overall satisfaction was high with several positive aspects mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:35

Property Description

Lakeside Location and Convenience
Hotel Geranio Au Lac is ideally situated on the lakeshore promenade of Lake Maggiore, a mere 100 meters from Locarno Train Station and the vibrant city center.

Comfortable Mediterranean Design
Each room features bright and spacious Mediterranean-inspired decor, complete with a balcony, TV, and private bathroom. For added comfort, select rooms offer air conditioning for a pleasant stay.

Complimentary Bicycles and Fitness Facilities
Guests can explore the picturesque surroundings with free bicycle rentals or stay active at the on-site fitness room.

Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore from the breakfast room and savor a delicious breakfast with a view. Book your stay at Hotel Geranio Au Lac for a memorable lakeside retreat.

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 19 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1547 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Monika • couple • ch
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Das Frühstückbuffet mit Blick auf den See war Super.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • ch
9
Hôtel propre et bien situé
Pros:

Hôtel idéalement situé, la sortie au 2e étage mène directement à la gare.
Chambre très propre, petite, mais fonctionnelle. Petit balcon, ok pour lire un livre.
Le soleil tape dès le matin et chauffe bien la chambre, mais il y a la clim.
Petit déjeuner varié et personnel sympa.

Cons:

Ràs

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage an der Seepromenade. Schiffstation, Piazza Grande, Restaurants, Bahnhof alles in Gehdistanz.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • ch
10
Top Lage und Preis-/Leistung stimmt
Pros:

Die Lage, die Freundlichkeit, das Zimmer

Cons:

nichts

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Rosi • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Der Empfang war super nett und sehr hilfsbereit.
Die Lage ,absolut top.
Wir kommen wieder

Cons:

es gibt nichts zu bemängeln

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Mattias • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • de
10
Es war ein Kurzurlaub um einfach mal etwas anderes zu sehen.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr lecker 😋.
Die Zimmer sehr geräumig und gemütlich.
Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut.

Cons:

Das Parkhaus

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Kleeb • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • ch
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • extended_group • ch
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Extrem freundliches Personal!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Hunkeler-Meyer • couple • ch
9
Gute Ausgangslage für Ausflüge in den ganzen Kanton.
Pros:

Superlage ganz nahe am Bahnhof und trotzdem ruhig. Feines vielseitiges Frühstücksbuffet. Und mit dem Ticionoticket kann man mit dem ÖV herumreisen so oft man will.

Cons:

Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Breico • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Staff was extremely helpful and professional. They also have an discount coupon for the Spa of the town which is great!

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
8
Tolles Hotel, jederzeit wieder
Pros:

perfekte Lage, direkt neben dem Bahnhof und an der Altstadt. Zu Fuß und dem ÖV ist alles zu erreichen. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Schönes und sehr sauberes Zimmer mit Seeblick.
Große Auswahl beim Frühstück.

Cons:

Es gab nichts negatives, alles gut

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Walter • extended_group • ch
6
Leider hat es ständig geregnet, ansonsten aber gut
Pros:

Die Nähe zum See

Cons:

Kaffeemaschine und Minibar im Zimmer

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel direkt am See, unweit vom Zentrum.
Schönes Frühstückbuffet, super freundliches Personal,top Restaurants nebenan

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Viacheslav • solo_traveller • qa
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee