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Garni Nessi

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piazza Grande

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Aerial view
Double Room, Balcony | Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via B. Varenna 79, Locarno, TI, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Madonna del Sasso
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Balcony | Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Locarno

In Locarno .You'll find Chiesa di San Francesco and Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca within a 15-minute walk of this Locarno hotel. Chiesa Nuova and Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Castello Visconteo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Town - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Madonna del Sasso - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Locarno Station - 6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muyu Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè-Bar Carioca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Chiesa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Campagna Trattoria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè-Bar Verzaschina - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Garni Nessi

3-star hotel near Piazza Grande
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Garni Nessi. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Locarno hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Garni Nessi offers 36 accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Hindi, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50 per night

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Garni Nessi
Garni Nessi Hotel
Garni Nessi Hotel Locarno
Garni Nessi Locarno
Garni Nessi Hotel
Garni Nessi Locarno
Garni Nessi Hotel Locarno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garni Nessi to the airport?

Garni Nessi is 26.1 mi (54-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Garni Nessi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Garni Nessi.

How close is Garni Nessi to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (10-min drive) from Ascona Beach and 15.4 mi (39-min drive) from Spiaggia di Cannero. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garni Nessi offer free breakfast?

Garni Nessi offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Garni Nessi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Locarno (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Garni Nessi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Garni Nessi?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

Does Garni Nessi have a pool?

Garni Nessi features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Does Garni Nessi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Garni Nessi to downtown Locarno?

Garni Nessi is 0.8 mi away from Locarno.

Garni Nessi Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

I’ve stayed here several times always a great stay

I’ve stayed here several times now, always a great stay. I Highly recommend this hotel 100% My only mentioning for the Americans, if they’re not aware, it does not have air-conditioning like a lot of European/Swiss hotels. If you’re staying in the summer it might be a bit hot for you . But they do have a fantastic pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel with nice views.

Good hotel, my second stay there. Clean relatively comfortable room, Nice balcony, decent breakfast, very nice pool in the summer. My only complaint there was quite a bit of mold in the shower ( why I put clean rating on OK). Definitely stay here again. There’s Also a very good Greek Takeaway just around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

MShabayek, Alexandria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place. To stay, second to home. All staff are very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Coleen

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

Really enjoyable stay with amazing surrounds

Amazing views, will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit of a walk to the main square, but doable. Breakfast could be improved by variety, but not bad. The view both from the bedroom and from the pool were stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Outstanding hotel for the location and price

Great hotel. Ours was a last min trip as we had to drop our daughter off in the area. Hotel is not on the promenade but It’s easily accessible. Rooms was large and very clean and updated. Breakfast was great. Owner manager was very welcoming. We will certainly be going back when in the area next.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice base

Good spacious rooms, that are clean. Fan provided if it gets a bit warm. Minibar with space to keep some foods in it. Easy access to both Ascona and Locarno - the no 1 bus which runs near the hotel wil take you to the gateway for the Valle Verzasca. Friendly staff who are happy to help - such as ordering you a pizza when you're all walked out!! Breakfast okay - didn't use it much. Swimming pool fine for a refreshing dip after aay of adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hot...ideal depending on the temperature

It was very hot and the hotel doesn’t have air conditioning. We had one small fan that helped but a ceiling fan and or another fan would have been helpful. The pool outside was a cooling and refreshing experience given the 27+ temperature. It’s a clean hotel. Would stay again but in cooler temperatures or be better prepared for hot sleeping conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jillian

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

Clean, 5 min drive to downtown

Nice hotel, parking is very limited and tight. Shower a little dangerous to get in and out of.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mario, Canada

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

Very nice hotel with excellent staff

Very nice staff. Excellent breakfast. Room very clean. The only thing is room take a bit of time to cool down at night. Very nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host, nice location. Could have used a microwave in the room but was allowed to use one on site. Helpful owner and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Ruth, Scotland

Garni Nessi Experience

I visited the Garni Nessi Hotel in Locarno, Switzerland from 11th-15th April, 2017. On arrival the swimming pool had no water in it but that was sorted immediately when I highlighted my son was looking forward to using the pool. I asked for extra towels and a pillow because there were 3 of us and we were given them without any problems. The room was very basic. The tv only gave access to news channels in English which was disappointing. The fridge was dirty. There were no coffee and tea making facilities which, in this day and age, is not common. There was no hairdryer either. The bath was only suitable for a child. If your are over nine stones you can forget about having a bath as it is a tight squeeze. The shower head does not point in a downward direction so it had to be held in your hands to have a shower. The staff in the dining room in the morning were always very helpful and pleasant and made the experience better. I was quoted a price of £518.00 with Expedia for the room for four nights but when I checked out and wished to pay for the room I was charged £539.18. When I queried this with the owner, he was not interested and said it was nothing to do with him and to contact the bank or Expedia. I think that when you are quoted a price in line with your budget, that is the price you should pay and that should be honoured by the hotel. You can get easy access to the main area of Locarno by a short bus ride but I wouldn't stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

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

8/10 Good

Paula, Geneva

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

A place to be

Welcoming staff ready to be of service. Wonderful view even for the fireworks. Good breakfast, a real home away from home

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for us but depends what you're looking for

Room was basic, but clean. Mini bar was a surprise bonus. No ac or a fan during 30+ temps made it quite uncomfortable. Hotel rooms are accessed from outside, motel style and hotel is located above a auto-body shop. Staff was extremely nice and when they saw us outside looking for parking the manager came out to greet and assist us immediately. Very clean room and pool looked nice. 15 min walk to town. Would be nice to have a safe in the room. 3 stars should be interpreted loosely.

8/10 Good

Crewy

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

8/10 Good

roesty, new zealand

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

Handy hotel

Reasoneble priced hotel in walking distance from city center i would stay again

6/10 Okay

J, G, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent hotel for a good price

Considering the incredibly high prices for tourists around Locarno and Ascona this no frills hotel is like a fresh breeze. The room was comfortably sized with decent beds, mattrasses and a good bathroom. Internet coverage and speed was very good. A few cable channels were available as well. Reception staff speaks English pretty well. They were also very friendly and went out of their way to help.

6/10 Okay

Matt, novato, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Reasonably priced, clean

Chose the Nessi due to cost, found it reasonably comfortable, location was OK, staff were friendly and helpful, parking was a little rough.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

clean and nice !

The place and hotel were very clean and it was a new construction (not an old house modified into a hotel). Very comfortable and worth the price. Good value for money.

6/10 Okay

Colin

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

Very Basic

This hotel is very very basic but it was clean and that was all we needed for a one night stopover. The manger tried to overcharge us on an upgrade away from the busy street but after that he was very helpfull

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

patrick, Bournemouth, UK

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

Excellent value hotel

We were here for one night only but it was a very pleasant stay.The hotel is modern and the rooms are clean and well furnished.The bed was very comfortable and we slept well.The breakfast,which was included in the price,was excellent.All the staff are friendly and speak good English.There is also a lounge and bar in the hotel.

8/10 Good

denise, florida

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

Easy base to surrounding area

Nice, modern hotel with pleasant pool area to escape city summer heat. Room was pleasant. Staff was very helpful in suggesting restaurants and providing late night wine and coffee. Easy location when driving to visit Ascona, valleys and southwest side of the lake.