The Hotel Du Lac is located 656 feet from the train station, the funicular, the pier and the bus stop for all your excursions and is only a few steps away from Locarno's old town and the lake. All rooms are nonsmoking, air-conditioned and have been completely renovated in 2023. Most of them offer views of Lake Maggiore or the Piazza Grande. Wireless internet is available in the entire Hotel Garni du Lac free of charge and an internet corner is at your disposal for free as well. Start your day with a rich breakfast from the buffet. Enjoy it on the sunny terrace or in the bright breakfast hall.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Locarno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tenzin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The receptionist during our check-in was very respectful and friendly. The lady during the breakfast hour was very efficient, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was plentiful, wide range of options...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great. Our first receptionist o first night went to extra effort to find us the restaurant we wanted.
  • A
    Alexander
    Canada Canada
    The location is absolutely fantastic for a Locarno city trip. We had a great room with lake view and can only recommend it. Parking is also very close by and although sometimes a problem with these downtown hotels was not an issue or concern for us.
  • Silenttraveler
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent walking distance from Locarno station; very friendly staff; decent-size room, with lots of storage capacity and an excellent in-room coffee maker (a highlight)! Terrace for breakfast!
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    We loved the included breakfast and location very close to the Locarno waterfront.
  • Richard
    United States United States
    the location is perfect. shopping, food, water, transportation all within walking distance.
  • Tcina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean hotel in a great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good fresh breakfast, savoury and sweet, good coffee and juices,
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming and helpful reception staff. Modern, very clean, and very comfortable room. Good breakfast. Car park just next door. Excellent location on the lake.
  • Julie
    Malta Malta
    Right on the lake and VERY close to the underground parking.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Du Lac
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 21 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel Du Lac takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Please note that when booking more than 5 units, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Hotel Du Lac of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 603

FAQs about Hotel Du Lac

  • Hotel Du Lac offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Hotel Du Lac is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Du Lac is 1,500 feet from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Du Lac may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Du Lac can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hotel Du Lac include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Family