Hotel Excelsior

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Located close to Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso, Hotel Excelsior provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Locarno, Hotel Excelsior is in the mountains and on a lake. Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Monte Tamaro Cable Car. Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Locarno travel guide
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12 Via Simone da Locarno, Locarno, 6600

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a clock tower, and outdoor seating areas.
    Old Town
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a bicycle rider, and a statue.
    Piazza Grande
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a stone wall.
    Castello Visconteo
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A lake surrounded by mountains, a church with a red roof, and a marina with boats.
    Madonna del Sasso
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Casino Locarno
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Locarno Station
    10 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Svizzero
    8 min walk
  • Ravelli
    8 min walk
  • Lungolago
    2 min walk
  • Al Porto
    9 min walk
  • Ristorante Debarcadero
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Excelsior

  • Bed & breakfast near Piazza Grande
  • Located close to Madonna del Sasso and Casa Ghisler, Hotel Excelsior provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Free newspapers and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Excelsior offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and minibars.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies or patios, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 18 for adults and CHF 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7 PM 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 18 for adults and from CHF 18 for children
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1933

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Excelsior?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Excelsior?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Excelsior located?

Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso. Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler are also within 9 mi (15 km). Locarno Station is 10 minutes by foot and Locarno F.A.R.T Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Excelsior Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with in great location, all walking distance. The staff were super super friendly. Just want to say Im glad I made this choice. There is unfortunately no late check in after 830PM so plan accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was very clean, and it was great that we had room service every day. Breakfast options were good. It would be good if they consider renovations of rooms as there is no electrical outlet or usb chargers and perhaps new fridges in the rooms. The water in fridges (which were at a fee) were just a little better than the room tempreature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit old but clean and functional. Directly next to the lake and city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
die nähe zum Lido
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenn es heiss ist, wäre statt ein Ventilator ein Klimagerät angenehmer. (jammern auf hohem Niveau)😁 Sonst war alles sehr gut, sehr freundlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Älteres Hotel, sehr suaber, ruhig, freundlich
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles io
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein schuköö
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
einfaches, preiswertes und sauberes Hotel. Leider war es in der Nacht recht lärmig von Personen auf der Strasse und im kleinen Park gegenüber. Allerdingfs war es aber ein Festabend und dahern viele Leute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegenes einfaches gutes Hotel mit einem sehr guten Kosten / Nutzenverhältnis.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach und sauber. Grosses Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war wunderbar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Im Badezimmer Kalt und Warmwasser Einstellung sehr sehr mühsam!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren sehr zufrieden
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sehr nettes, kleines Hotel

Alles wunderbar- sehr nettes, kleines Hotel, weiterzuempfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr freundliche und herzliche Leute. Das Zimmer ist gross und geräumig. Das Bad ist in die Jahre gekommen doch es muss ja nicht immer Luxus sein……Sehr gute Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel, ist ruhig gelegen. Schönes Ambiente, sauber.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sehr zufrieden

Familiär geführt. Sehr feines Früstück. Parkplatz wäre schön.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis leistungs Verhältniss passt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr feines Frühstücksbuffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Hotelzimmer sind extrem ringhörig und die Zimmereinrichtung veralted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minies vacances à Locarno

Excellent séjour à locarno, un peu déçues par l hôtel, un peu bruyant et vieillot et cher pour un 3 étoiles
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bien

Hôtel très bien placé, à deux pas du lac et du centre de Locarno. Possibilité de se garer dans la rue (zone bleue mais l'hôtel propose des cartes de stationnement). Belle chambre, très spacieuse et confortable avec balcon (vue sur le lac et le parc). Très calme. Petit déjeuner buffet très complet. Excellent accueil. Nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes sauberes Hotel, Zimmer mit Balkon wie beschrieben. 5 min zum See und 10 min ins Zentrum. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Sehr empfehlenswert für einen Kurzaufenthalt in Locarno. Man erhält auch die Gästekarte mit vielen Vergünstigungen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020