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Hotel Garni Montaldi

2.0 star property
Hotel in Muralto with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Balcony
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 12 per person)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piazza Stazione 7, Muralto, TI, 6600
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Madonna del Sasso
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Muralto

Hotel Garni Montaldi places you next to Locarno Funicular Station and Giardini Pubblici. This 49-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Funivia Orselina - Cardada - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Locarno - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castello Visconteo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Svizzero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Oldrati - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Garni Montaldi

Hotel in Muralto with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At Hotel Garni Montaldi, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. Self parking is offered for CHF 18 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 25-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 18 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CHF 12 for adults and CHF 12 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 12.0 per night
  • 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 12 for adults and CHF 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 12.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Garni Montaldi
Garni Montaldi Muralto
Hotel Garni Montaldi
Hotel Garni Montaldi Muralto
Hotel Montaldi
Hotel Garni Montaldi Hotel
Hotel Garni Montaldi Muralto
Hotel Garni Montaldi Hotel Muralto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Garni Montaldi?

Hotel Garni Montaldi provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Hotel Garni Montaldi?

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

Will I be able to park at Hotel Garni Montaldi?

Yes, secured parking is offered for CHF 18 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Hotel Garni Montaldi have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Garni Montaldi doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Garni Montaldi?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Garni Montaldi good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and concierge services plus some guestrooms include mountain views.

Does Hotel Garni Montaldi have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel Garni Montaldi have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Garni Montaldi serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Garni Montaldi allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at Hotel Garni Montaldi and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Hotel Garni Montaldi have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel Garni Montaldi?

The closest major airport to Hotel Garni Montaldi is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 23.8 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Garni Montaldi?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Garni Montaldi.

Hotel Garni Montaldi Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 229 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic friendly hotel, location is ideal for train station. Rooms have air conditioning, breakfast is wonderful, croissants, eggs, bread and cheese. Cereals juice and coffee. Absolutely perfect for our short stay. I doubt you will find a nicer welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Great spot, close to train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for bus and train from Locarno train station. Just opposite to the train station. Easy to find. Lift to all floors, good breakfast. Newly renovated bathroom. Easy to walk to the lake, funicular, boat and nearby shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for travellers using train or bus. Nice buffet breakfast. Spacious rooms.

6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing stay in central Locarno

Despite not having very high expectations it was disappointing. I had chosen the place because nice and central but...They did not seem to expect me and gave me a room that had not been heated. Well, turning the heater on caused so much noise that it had to be turned off at night. The bathroom had an electric heater mounted almost at the ceiling with a timer and did not really help to get some warmth. Besides that the TV did not work. When I checked ou they again were not sure if I had maybe stayed 2 nights while clearly I had only been there one. The office seems to have some difficulties.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darel MARTINEZ, Lausanne, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, good location close to train station and Locarno center, good services and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was ok. Located in front of the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but has everything needed. Good breakfast incl.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Nice two star hotel

As long as you are aware that it's an old two star hotel you will enjoy it. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Bonnie, Lansing, MI

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

Too short but wonderful weather.

A pleasant lakeside setting for a quick respite from work or too much travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not very welcoming staff at check-in. However check out was completely the opposite. Very friendly and helpful. Loud music woke me up at just after 01.00 in the morning. No television remote control in room, so had to contact reception for one. Then very few channels on TV.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More than satisfied

I was put off by some negative reviews, but I was more than satisfied. I stayed for four nights and had a view over the lake. The room was clean and comfortable, with good wi-fi. Breakfast is served in a pleasant room, with an ample selection. Location is across from the railway station and about five minutes’ walk to the lake and ferries. The lady receptionist was very friendly and helpful; the gentleman was more aloof. There are eating options and convenience stores nearby. There is no need to pay more for accommodation in Locarno.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Convenient location

Convenient location near train station. Rooms are ok for a transit stay.

10/10 Excellent

KH LIM, Malaysia

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

Great service and fantastic location

I would recommend this hotel to friends. The staff are extremely friendly. Rooms are very clean. Location is just opposite Licarno main train station.

8/10 Good

martin, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent location and value for money.

I was a bit unsure about the Garni Montaldi, but the hotel is located not 2 mins away from the station and double-glazing make sure the room remains quiet. The hotel itself is a bit old, and rough around the edges, but the rooms are big and perfectly clean, so you have to take the good with the not-so-good. Helpful staff; free Wi-Fi.

2/10 Terrible

DB, Hertfordshire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prisoner cell block H

First impression on entry is 'Is this a hostel ?' and it goes downhill from there. Staff were reasonably helpful but first worry is when you are handed 2 remotes for the TV at reception ?? The lift was old with NO GUARD between the lift and the lift doors.Could not see any fire escape signs even though we were on fifth floor. Door to room led to 2 separate doors to 507 and 508 (as we required a separate single). One bathroom which was a horrible plastic tatty unit with shower. The bedrooms had been painted by someone who thought that wall paint should splatter round the ceiling edges... at least that was a better colour than the stain on the ceiling. The worn out tatty furniture looked like it had come out of a house clearance... Bed linen so old that it was 'bobbly' and the sheets so thin over a not too clean mattress that we slept on top of the 'covers' in our clothes. After the banging from upstairs stopped at about 0100 hrs we tried to sleep. unfortunately the banging started again at 0400 hrs. After 1 hour's sleep all night we got up and went down to the worn out breakfast room. Staff member polite, breakfast simple and actually OK. Free wifi so at least you can surf the web while you can't sleep. Room view was nice, up to mountains behind.. Overpriced, almost a joke. I feel sorry for the staff, running a dump like this. If you are brave and book and are handed keys to 507 and 508, laugh and hand them back.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to take a train

Pretty old and kitch but convenient location. No air conditioning: was hard to sleep... The bathroom looks like a plastic capsule. Breakfast was OK. Nice people. I would recommend for the convenience.

10/10 Excellent

JEAN LUC

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Très bien, accueil sympathique et très à l’écoute des demandes À recommander
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Vreni

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten nicht das Zimmer dass wir gebucht haben.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025