Hotel Rio Muralto

Hotels
8.8 (507 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 507 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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Bridget • extended_group • us
8
We enjoyed our visit to Locarno and Hotel Muralto!
Pros:

Very close to train and bus station which worked well for us. We loved having air conditioning and the rooms were spacious and clean.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t worth the price

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • ch
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Annalisa • couple • it
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Angeliki • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

Πολυ ωραια τοποθεσια .ευρυχωρο δωματιο .Ψηλοταβανο με ωραια επιπλα .πολυ εξυπηρετικο προσωπικο .με τα ποδια ησουν διπλα στα τραινα και τα λεωφορεια .

Cons:

Θα ηθελα πιο δυνατο aircondition μιας και την ημερομηνια που ημασταν ειχε πολυ ζεστη .

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Reinier • couple • nl
6
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • couple • ch
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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anat • couple • il
10
תמורה מעולה
Pros:

הכל, מיקום מעולה, חדר, ארוחת בוקר, נקיון, אדיבות, מחיר !!!

Cons:

לא נותנים מגבות (בתשלום) לחוף האגם כמו במלונות אחרים

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • ch
10
sonst alles ok
Pros:

zentral gelegen

Cons:

Dusche Armaturen schönes Disigne aber kompliziert und wenig Wasserdruck bei der Handbrause. Duschboden sehr unfallgefährlich, weil glitschig. Besonders für ältere Personen.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • couple • de
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Otto • extended_group • ch
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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daniel • couple • ch
8
Sehr gutes Hotel an top Lage
Pros:

Sehr gutes Hotel an super Lage, 1 Minute zum Bahnhof, 5 Minuten ins Zentrum, nettes Personal, gutes Früstück, günstiger Parkplatz,

Cons:

Leider sind für uns die offenen Nasszellen ein No Go

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
8
Es war sehr schön.
Pros:

die Zentrale Lage,Freundlichkeit des Personal

Cons:

das Frühstück bedarf etwas mehr Aufmerksamkeit.
In den Auslagen müsste schneller nachgelegt werden.
Die Brötchen sind nicht der Hit.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Malika • couple • ch
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Verena • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • at
9
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Marika • couple • ch
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Agostino • couple • it
7
Pros:

Pulita comoda

Cons:

Il bagno in camera è una struttura di vetro opalino senza neanche il tetto.
Imbarazzante se si è in due.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Die Lage , der Parkplatz, geräumige Zimmer und einfaches gutes Frühstück .

Cons:

Der Duschhahn!

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mirjam • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Lage, Personal und Frühstück waren in Ordnung

Cons:

Zimmertüre nur mit Mühe schliessbar. Reinigung um 16:30! Musste Zimmer verlassen.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee