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Hotel Excelsior

3.0 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Spa
Lake
Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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12 Via Simone da Locarno, Locarno, 6600
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello Visconteo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Locarno

At Hotel Excelsior you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Piazza Grande and within 30 minutes of Madonna del Sasso. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Locarno B&B include Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler.
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What's nearby

  • Locarno Funicular Station - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castello Visconteo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Madonna del Sasso - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Locarno Station - 10 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lungolago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu Restaurant and Lounge Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Svizzero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Oldrati - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Excelsior

Lakefront bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Excelsior also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Locarno bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Excelsior offers 10 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 16 for adults and CHF 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Excelsior

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 16 for adults and from CHF 16 for children
  • Late check-in fee

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Excelsior Locarno
Excelsior Locarno
Hotel Excelsior Locarno
Hotel Excelsior Bed & breakfast
Hotel Excelsior Bed & breakfast Locarno

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Excelsior?

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

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Excelsior?

The closest beach to Hotel Excelsior is Ascona Beach (2.7 km).

What makes Hotel Excelsior a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Excelsior.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Excelsior?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Excelsior serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Excelsior?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Excelsior?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Khashayar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was very clean, and it was great that we had room service every day. Breakfast options were good. It would be good if they consider renovations of rooms as there is no electrical outlet or usb chargers and perhaps new fridges in the rooms. The water in fridges (which were at a fee) were just a little better than the room tempreature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles io
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christophe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein schuköö
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
einfaches, preiswertes und sauberes Hotel. Leider war es in der Nacht recht lärmig von Personen auf der Strasse und im kleinen Park gegenüber. Allerdingfs war es aber ein Festabend und dahern viele Leute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sibille

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
-
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegenes einfaches gutes Hotel mit einem sehr guten Kosten / Nutzenverhältnis.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach und sauber. Grosses Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

monique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war wunderbar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisbeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dora

Travelled with group
Im Badezimmer Kalt und Warmwasser Einstellung sehr sehr mühsam!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit old but clean and functional. Directly next to the lake and city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren sehr zufrieden
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sehr nettes, kleines Hotel

Alles wunderbar- sehr nettes, kleines Hotel, weiterzuempfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr freundliche und herzliche Leute. Das Zimmer ist gross und geräumig. Das Bad ist in die Jahre gekommen doch es muss ja nicht immer Luxus sein……Sehr gute Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel, ist ruhig gelegen. Schönes Ambiente, sauber.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Roland

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

Sehr zufrieden

Familiär geführt. Sehr feines Früstück. Parkplatz wäre schön.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis leistungs Verhältniss passt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr feines Frühstücksbuffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021