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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
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Hotel Excelsior provides a charming retreat steps from Piazza Grande. Travelers appreciate the convenient location while enjoying amenities that include a cozy bar, coffee shop/cafe, and a scenic terrace. The smoke-free property offers in-room WiFi to help guests stay connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £156
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
12 Via Simone da Locarno, Locarno, 6600

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castello Visconteo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Madonna del Sasso - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tenero - Sport Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lungolago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Oldrati - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Al Böcc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Robinia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BLU Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Excelsior

Bed & breakfast near Piazza Grande
Located close to Madonna del Sasso and Casa Ghisler, Hotel Excelsior provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Excelsior offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 16 for adults and from CHF 16 for children
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Excelsior?

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Excelsior on 24 Sept 2025 start from £155.75, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Excelsior?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Excelsior?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Excelsior located?

Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso. Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler are also within 9 mi (15 km). Locarno Station is 10 minutes by foot and Locarno F.A.R.T Station is 10 minutes.

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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

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

8/10 Good

Khashayar

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

Claudia

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

8/10 Good

Sibille

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

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

10/10 Excellent

monique

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

Im Badezimmer Kalt und Warmwasser Einstellung sehr sehr mühsam!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Hotelzimmer sind extrem ringhörig und die Zimmereinrichtung veralted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minies vacances à Locarno

Excellent séjour à locarno, un peu déçues par l hôtel, un peu bruyant et vieillot et cher pour un 3 étoiles
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

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

Très bien

Hôtel très bien placé, à deux pas du lac et du centre de Locarno. Possibilité de se garer dans la rue (zone bleue mais l'hôtel propose des cartes de stationnement). Belle chambre, très spacieuse et confortable avec balcon (vue sur le lac et le parc). Très calme. Petit déjeuner buffet très complet. Excellent accueil. Nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Peter, Sachsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes sauberes Hotel, Zimmer mit Balkon wie beschrieben. 5 min zum See und 10 min ins Zentrum. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Sehr empfehlenswert für einen Kurzaufenthalt in Locarno. Man erhält auch die Gästekarte mit vielen Vergünstigungen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020