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Hotel America

3.0 star property
Hotel in Locarno with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Italian cuisine
Superior Design Double Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Italian cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Piazza Grande, Locarno, TI, 6600
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Madonna del Sasso
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Design Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Design Double Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Design Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Locarno

Hotel America places you next to Old Town and Piazza Grande. This 19-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Locarno - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castello Visconteo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Madonna del Sasso - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Böcc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Portico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Svizzero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Selz Bar & Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sport Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel America

Hotel in Locarno with a restaurant and a bar
Hotel America features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include coffee makers and portable fans.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Pet weight must not exceed 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel America?

Hotel America provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Hotel America?

This hotel is located in Locarno, just steps from Old Town and Piazza Grande, and within a short walk of Funivia Orselina - Cardada. You'll also find Castello Visconteo and Madonna del Sasso less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel America?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at Hotel America?

Spa services at the hotel include Ayurvedic treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Hotel America include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel America doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel America?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel America a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel America?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel America have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel America serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ristorante.

Does Hotel America allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel America for a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel America?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel America?

The closest major airport to Hotel America is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 25.8 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel America?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel America.

Does Hotel America have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Hotel America if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel America Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 172 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

Chelsea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check-in was fantastic as we were provided some options for things to do and sights to see. The hotel is conveniently located in a cute square with multiple restaurants and the hotel’s restaurant has fabulous Mushroom risotto and Aperol Spritz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelby, henderson

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.

2/10 Terrible

Sami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War super
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang Kurt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Helena

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sibylla

Traveled 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

Traveled 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