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Hotel Admiral

4.0 star property

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Photo gallery for Hotel Admiral

A person in a pink swimsuit sitting on the edge of a pool with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
A modern interior with wooden shelves displaying various items, a globe, and two large potted plants.
An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a stone counter, and a person working behind the bar.
A modern living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bench. There are several potted plants, including a large one in the corner and smaller ones around the room.
A variety of desserts on a table, including cakes and pastries, with a wine rack in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Geretta 15, Lugano, Paradiso, TI, 6902
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a window with curtains, and a coffee maker on the table.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

Double Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Connecting Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a vase and a bottle, a green chair, a bed with a green headboard, and a lamp.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, a wooden shelf with a refrigerator and a kettle, and a wall with a geometric light pattern.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Paradiso

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Lugano, Hotel Admiral is within a 15-minute stroll of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. This 96-room, 4-star hotel has a poolside bar along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Lake Lugano - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Via Nassa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parco Ciani - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano-Paradiso - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GourmetBar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Giardino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Luini6 - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Admiral

Guests of Hotel Admiral enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. If you drive, self parking is CHF 20 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CHF 40 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. Minibars, safes, and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 midnight 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
The swimming pool is open to the public as well as hotel guests. The property offers air conditioning during summer months only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to November 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Pet weight must not exceed 44 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 25.0 per day

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 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 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 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from July to September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Lugano Centre
Holiday Inn Lugano Centre
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel Paradiso

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Admiral?

Hotel Admiral offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Admiral?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Admiral on Aug 23, 2026 start from $196, 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.

What can I see near Hotel Admiral?

This hotel is located in Paradiso, a short 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and also 14 minutes on foot from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. You'll also find Via Nassa and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Admiral?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 20 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited parking, an electric car charging station is also available.

Does Hotel Admiral have a casino?

No, Hotel Admiral doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Admiral?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from July until September.

Is Hotel Admiral a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and slippers as well as a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Admiral?

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

Does Hotel Admiral have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Admiral offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Admiral allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Admiral for a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Admiral?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Admiral?

The closest major airport to Hotel Admiral is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 3.4 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Admiral?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Admiral offer a balcony.

Hotel Admiral Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 707 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and a good variety
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, friendly and helpful, clan rooms, lovely breakfast, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff at reception, comfortable rooms and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vjollca

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good during my stay. Would have liked tea making facilities in room rather than only an esspresso maker, which I don't drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff from check in through to breakfast. Room always well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So quiet and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and confortable bed. Very clean bathroom Good car park Great breakfast Fast Wifi Good Aircon Friendly reception
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, we enjoyed our breakfast und our stay here. We loved the surroundings und we'd love to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aubrey

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

Value for Money Simplicity

Wonderful Breakfast variety and quality. Efficient plain clean operation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. We will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aira Vida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was okay. It would have been better if staff were friendlier. Nobody informed me that we can register and use transportation for free since I paid for the city tax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

FATEMAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would have checked out if the booking was refundable, worst room I booked in Italy !! For the price paid! Definitely need to maintain the rooms by all means. The only thing that was good the lobby well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Construction site just outside the window that started up at 7 every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel in a convenient location. The staff were quite friendly and helpful. For areas of improvement, the parking situation could be improved to reduce stress at check-in, being that the hotel requires you to make a separate request to get parking, even though the description says that parking is available (but it is not actually available unless you know that you have to make the separate request in advance because otherwise it is “full”). Luckily there was parking available in a separate parking structure just a short walk around the corner. Secondly, all of the pillows were miserably flat and uncomfortable in our room and also in our friends’ rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was good. There's a lot of construction at the moment across the street (where our window opened out to) and so that is quite loud. They couldn't give us two room keys at check in because they had no extra keys and that made our first day very difficult (one must have a key to turn on lights in the room but my companion wanted to go out in the evening and with only one key, I was left in the dark). We managed to get another room key the next day when they replenished their key cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a fairly decent hotel in Paradiso which is about a 20 minute walk away from central Lugano. We were staying for 4 nights and didn't have food here so our review is predominantly focussed on the room and staff. The room was large which was nice but we had a glass headboard which was very strange and was quite worrying sometimes. Coffee machine provided in the room is a great touch but to only provide 2 (TWO) capsules per day is very limited. Give them credit, when I asked for more I received them but c'mon people, this is a coffee loving country, guests will want a coffee in the morning, then when they return later in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, minimum 4 per day please?
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied

Pros: Comfortable bed Cons: Faulty Coffee machine flooded floor Kettle with broken thermal cut off , unplugging from mains only option. Television had no English Language channels other than CNBC financial news. Plate glass 'curtains' trapped my finger between them and the ledge; still very sore 3 days later. It would appear from one of the rooftop photos that you can see the lake. I didn't see it when I went on the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception area was spacious with seating areas indoors and outdoors. The huge breakfast room was well-laid out and had many various options, and it had very efficient staff. There are two elevators that are larger than some other European hotels. The room was spacious, very clean, and the bathroom, also. The only negatives for us were the lighting in the bathroom is not adequate for viewing yourself in the mirror. There is a magnifying mirror on the wall, but the light above the sink is poor. There is a hair dryer but it constantly shuts itself off after only a couple minutes. Then you have to wait until it will work again. Our refrigerator was inoperable, but we didn’t need it and reported it to the main desk. The reception staff was outstanding! They gave us so many directions and explanations and restaurant suggestions that they made our experience in Paradiso memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfassbar freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal! Zimmer sehr gut, allerdings könnten die Badezimmer ein Upgrade vertragen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026