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Hotel America

3.0 star property
Hotel in Locarno with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Italian cuisine
Exterior
Lounge
Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Grande, Locarno, TI, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Funivia Orselina - Cardada
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Design Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Design Double Room

Superior Design Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Front of property

ibis Locarno

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (694)
The price is AU$234
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
ibis Locarno

About the area

Locarno

Hotel America puts you in the heart of Locarno, within steps of Old Town and Piazza Grande. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Ristorante, serves Italian cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Locarno hotel include Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 1 min walk
  • Piazza Grande - 1 min walk
  • Castello Visconteo - 4 min walk
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Madonna del Sasso - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mono Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Movie - Restaurant & Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪al Böcc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fashion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pardo Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel America

Hotel in Locarno with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel America.

This 3-star Locarno hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel America offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante

Things to do

  • Ice skating
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 22 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

America Locarno
Hotel America Locarno
Hotel America Hotel
Hotel America Locarno
Hotel America Hotel Locarno

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel America?

Hotel America offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel America?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel America on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$234.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel America?

The closest beach to Hotel America is Ascona Beach (2.8 km).

What makes Hotel America a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel America.

Is Hotel America family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel America is a hit with families.

Does Hotel America serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel America?

No, Hotel America does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel America?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel America?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel America Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 166 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelby, henderson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming hotel, front desk guy was SO helpful & nice. it is hard to find - i stopped at a pharmacy to ask for location, they didn't know & it was about 3 minute walking beyond. to find it, you can walk from the train station (10-15 min) towards the main plaza, keep going almost to the end. on the right tucked in the back, after the shops, is the entrance. only complaint is no tv channels in english. which normally isn't important, except that everything in the town except restaurants closes by 6pm so relaxing in the evening with tv is not going to happen. otherwise, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay
Family owned, amazing stay and gracious hosts. The co-owner, (Manuel) was helpful planning our stay and was so excited to show us his hotel. From the unique Grotto, its history to the history of Lacarno. His English was impeccable and we felt very welcome and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

pascal

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Οκ
Nice bathroom small room .. No air conditioning no mini fridge...the room was clean with a broken fan in it. You just pay the position of the hotel for me that i stayed a few hours no value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very close to Grande Piazza.
The room was fine for the 3 of us (parents and one child). However, it was quite hot. There was an air conditioner in the small part of the room, but it did not cool the whole place and they turned it off when we were away. The fans in the room would have helped to spread the cool from the A/C if only their were enough power outlets to plug them in. Also, the A/C filled with water, put a puddle on the floor, and turned off. I managed to figure out how to service it and got it going again. We were there at the time of the Film Festival, which was great, albeit quite loud at night, when the films were on in the Grande Piazza. Can't complain about that, as we knew what we were into when we booked. Just fair warning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Stephan Laurent, Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location but overpriced for what is offered
I chose Hotel America because of its address (Piazza Grande, no # given). That is a bit of a misnomer: the only part of the establishment fronting the Piazza is the narrow end of its restaurant, the rest being tucked in the narrow, winding, cobblestone streets of the old city. Fair enough. For what it charges, though, and for a supposed three-star hotel, it's hard to see the correlation. The rooms are quite exiguous, the shower stall so small it's hard to slither into, the amenities not plentiful, the TV screen quite small with half of the channels non-functional (but at least CNN & BBC1 were available). No on-demand movies, though. Not quite what was hoped for. No AC at all; this was not a problem in mid-October, though the room was a bit on the chilly side. The location is certainly good, but there is no parking. Clients can get a daily rate of Sfr. 19.- (a bargain in Switzerland) at the Casino/Centro Parking garage, a 5-min. walk away. All-in-all, a bit overpriced & overrated for what is offered, but not a bad solution.

6/10 Okay

Mathieu, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good hotel room
Albergio Americano provided a good hotel room, which was not large, but my choice was the cheapest room they had. The room and bathroom seemed pretty clean, but the floor was a bit sticky. Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and the lady at the desk could speak English, French, German and Italian. The included breakfast was healthy, with a selection of breads and croissants, cold meats, some soft cheeses, fruits, orange juice and coffee. Overall, it was a good deal.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location, Location
We did not have a car, so the location of the hotel was perfect. A few minutes from a bus stop, as well as the train station (which has a great tourist office by the way) and a little bit futher the port. The staff was very kind and helpfull. I would recommend to take the breakfast with your package, worth it. We had a great time. I just want to mention that the hotel is not directly on Piazza Grande, but slitly in the back between to larg building. I guess it is an old bulding remodeled. I don't think you can see the Piazza from the hotel but you are there to visit not sit in your room.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good restaurant
- Great location - Good restaurant - Very friendly staff - Nice and clean room, just as advertised - Unique interior design (might be a little scary for little children ;-)) - Accessibility with a pram was possible but not excellent (narrow elevator & some steps)

6/10 Okay

jamie , england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old school European vibes
It was nice the hotel staff Made a brilliant effort to help us where they could but I would of liked the some hot breakfast kind of expected the different types of breads hams and cheeses but some egg and bacon would of gone down a treat

8/10 Good

My-Phuong, Zh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location
Super central to piazza grande. Stayed here during the moon&stars festival. Room was ok for a night. Unfortunately no a/c only fan - got quite hot during the night. 10 mins walk from main train station

4/10 Poor

rob, FB, Switzerland

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Avoid it if you don't need to be at the Piazza Gra
Difficult to find, no address, English so lala. Room with no AC, 32deg C for over 400 CHF. Breakfast minimum - little value for steep price. Not recommended

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome airport location
it was good.

10/10 Excellent

Roy, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Deal
The staff was great and this was an excellent location right on the main piazza but set back a bit so the rooms were quiet. The staff was very friendly and everyone went out of their way. The rooms are simple but clean and attractive. TV with cable and perfectly fine bathroom. A great breakfast was included. I would stay here again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly renovated and great location
The hotel is located just off the Piazza Grande which is fantastic. All the rooms have been newly renovated and are nicely decorated in clean white, with nice and modern bathroom amenities. However, the room I stayed in (n°36) was rather on the small side.The bed is very large and comfortable though. All the windows are soundproof. My reservation included breakfast but I did not try it and the hotel also offers a pizzeria on the ground floor which seemed quite busy in the evening but I didn't try out either. The hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this hotel.

6/10 Okay

Helena

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sibylla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Habe mit meiner Tochter 4 Nächte im Hotel verbracht. Freundliches Personal und gutes Frühstück. Hatten ein sehr kleines Zimmer, doch sonst alles in Ordning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super gelegen! Zimmer ohne Klimaanlage. Es stand ein Kühlgerät im Zimmer. War aber nicht genügend. Für den Preis leider ungenügend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Therese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personal top, Besitzer Flop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanspeter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten eine schönen Aufenthalt und wurden zuvorkommend behandelt. Auch kulinarisch wurden wir verwöhnt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gutes Check-in (13:30 Uhr) schönes Frühstücksbuffet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024