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Located just a few steps from the waterfront on Lake Lugano, the Albergo Svizzero, a family-run hotel, offers simple and comfortable, recently renovated, rooms with bathroom, Tv, safe and free Wi-Fi access. Its privileged position just opposite the train’s departure to the Monte Generoso and a few minutes from the cableway to the Monte San Giorgio, UNESCO heritage, and from the Roman Battistero of Riva San Vitale, make of it a good starting point for excursions. The hotel has a restaurant that combines regional cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and international dishes, a pizzeria with wood oven, meat, fish and cheese fondues, and specialties from the grill… with a wide selection of wines from its cellar.The hotel has also meeting and banqueting facilities, a nice veranda and a covered terrace.Free parking for hotel guests.Public Lido with bathing possibilities at 50m.For shopping lovers, Lugano and Como, both at 15km, and the famous “Foxtown” outlet in Mendrisio are easily reached by car or by train. The railway station is only 100 m. away from the hotel.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Business
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Italian
Location
via Fam. Carlo Scacchi 13, Capolago 6825 Switzerland
Name/address in local language
Albergo Svizzero
3.5 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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This hotel is literally 2 minutes from the train station - we stayed in a twin room as there were no doubles available but it was acceptable. Cosy and clean the rooms had everything we needed. There was a fridge in the room, however ours wasn't working - we weren't too bothered by this as we only stayed one night and didn't need to chill anything. The staff were friendly and helpful even though not too many of them spoke much English. Some spoke German which was helpful. Breakfast was included and for a small hotel the spread was delicious! Croissants and Pannettone, various breads, cereal, fruit salad, yoghurt, meat, cheese, crackers, muesli and fruit! Coffee, tea and juice were also available. For an overnight stay this hotel ticks all the right boxes.
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Date of stay: April 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ask for a room that does not face the main road/train station - quite a few freight trains pass...
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The rooms are clean, tidy, and comfortable. They are not luxurious or spacious, but everything was functional except the wireless, which was frustrating (occasionally failed, generally weak signal, and sometimes slow). The staff were attentive and excellent. Nice but simple breakfast; great coffee. The restaurant and wood-fired pizza oven were charming and excellent
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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We had a very good dinner here twice already and maybe tonight we will make it three! The first night my wife and son had pizza while I had spaghetti with clams. The pasta is fresh and excellent. The clams were also fresh and savory. Last night I had pizza while they had risotto and veal. The brick oven puts a nice crispy char to the thin crust and the selection of toppings is extensive. The service is excellent with waiters who speak several languages including english. Albergo Svizzero is excellent. I highly recommend it.
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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This hotel is really good. Nice location, free parking right next to the hotel and very friendly staff (especially waiter Matteo). The hotel restaurant is excellent, you can find there very tasty pizza for reasonable prices. The only small "problem" is that there is no lift in the hotel and the air conditioning is quite weird. If we go to this area again, we will stay here.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Bed service and careless staff. We had to wait ages for the mains and when we had the food we had to send back a hamburger that was not eatable for way has been extensively cooked (we asked for rare). Hard as a rock! To have something else took again ages. The restauraunt is also overpriced and the quality of food and presentation scarse. I won't reccomand it.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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These folks could not have been nicer. It's not luxurious, but has everything a simple traveler needs. Restaurant is fabulous! Location is great; steps to train station, 500 meters to Riva San Vitale, at the southern tip of Lake Lugano.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
€128 - €151 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SwitzerlandSwiss AlpsCanton of TicinoMendrisiottoCapolago
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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