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Hotel America

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Locarno

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Front of property
Italian cuisine
Superior Design Double Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Italian cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Grande, Locarno, TI, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Madonna del Sasso
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Design Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Design Double Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Design Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Locarno

Heart of Locarno.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Piazza Grande and Old Town. Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Piazza Grande - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Locarno - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castello Visconteo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Madonna del Sasso - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mono Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Movie - Restaurant & Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪al Böcc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fashion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pardo Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel America

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Locarno
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel America.

This 3-star Locarno hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel America offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ice skating
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per day

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

America Locarno
Hotel America Locarno
Hotel America Hotel
Hotel America Locarno
Hotel America Hotel Locarno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel America to the airport?

Hotel America is 25.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel America?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel America on Jul 22, 2025 start from $173.13, excluding 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.

Does Hotel America have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel America.

How close is Hotel America to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (11-min drive) from Ascona Beach and 15.4 mi (42-min drive) from Spiaggia di Cannero. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel America offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel America, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel America?

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

What time is check-in at Hotel America?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel America?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel America have a pool?

Hotel America does not have a pool.

Does Hotel America have a restaurant?

Hotel America is home to Ristorante, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Hotel America have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, Ayurvedic treatments, and massages.

How close is Hotel America to downtown Locarno?

Hotel America is 0.1 mi away from Locarno.

Hotel America Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 171 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelby, henderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming hotel, front desk guy was SO helpful & nice. it is hard to find - i stopped at a pharmacy to ask for location, they didn't know & it was about 3 minute walking beyond. to find it, you can walk from the train station (10-15 min) towards the main plaza, keep going almost to the end. on the right tucked in the back, after the shops, is the entrance. only complaint is no tv channels in english. which normally isn't important, except that everything in the town except restaurants closes by 6pm so relaxing in the evening with tv is not going to happen. otherwise, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Incredible stay

Family owned, amazing stay and gracious hosts. The co-owner, (Manuel) was helpful planning our stay and was so excited to show us his hotel. From the unique Grotto, its history to the history of Lacarno. His English was impeccable and we felt very welcome and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

pascal

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Οκ

Nice bathroom small room .. No air conditioning no mini fridge...the room was clean with a broken fan in it. You just pay the position of the hotel for me that i stayed a few hours no value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very close to Grande Piazza.

The room was fine for the 3 of us (parents and one child). However, it was quite hot. There was an air conditioner in the small part of the room, but it did not cool the whole place and they turned it off when we were away. The fans in the room would have helped to spread the cool from the A/C if only their were enough power outlets to plug them in. Also, the A/C filled with water, put a puddle on the floor, and turned off. I managed to figure out how to service it and got it going again. We were there at the time of the Film Festival, which was great, albeit quite loud at night, when the films were on in the Grande Piazza. Can't complain about that, as we knew what we were into when we booked. Just fair warning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Stephan Laurent, Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location but overpriced for what is offered

I chose Hotel America because of its address (Piazza Grande, no # given). That is a bit of a misnomer: the only part of the establishment fronting the Piazza is the narrow end of its restaurant, the rest being tucked in the narrow, winding, cobblestone streets of the old city. Fair enough. For what it charges, though, and for a supposed three-star hotel, it's hard to see the correlation. The rooms are quite exiguous, the shower stall so small it's hard to slither into, the amenities not plentiful, the TV screen quite small with half of the channels non-functional (but at least CNN & BBC1 were available). No on-demand movies, though. Not quite what was hoped for. No AC at all; this was not a problem in mid-October, though the room was a bit on the chilly side. The location is certainly good, but there is no parking. Clients can get a daily rate of Sfr. 19.- (a bargain in Switzerland) at the Casino/Centro Parking garage, a 5-min. walk away. All-in-all, a bit overpriced & overrated for what is offered, but not a bad solution.

6/10 Okay

Mathieu, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A good hotel room

Albergio Americano provided a good hotel room, which was not large, but my choice was the cheapest room they had. The room and bathroom seemed pretty clean, but the floor was a bit sticky. Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and the lady at the desk could speak English, French, German and Italian. The included breakfast was healthy, with a selection of breads and croissants, cold meats, some soft cheeses, fruits, orange juice and coffee. Overall, it was a good deal.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Location, Location, Location

We did not have a car, so the location of the hotel was perfect. A few minutes from a bus stop, as well as the train station (which has a great tourist office by the way) and a little bit futher the port. The staff was very kind and helpfull. I would recommend to take the breakfast with your package, worth it. We had a great time. I just want to mention that the hotel is not directly on Piazza Grande, but slitly in the back between to larg building. I guess it is an old bulding remodeled. I don't think you can see the Piazza from the hotel but you are there to visit not sit in your room.

6/10 Okay

jamie , england

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

Old school European vibes

It was nice the hotel staff Made a brilliant effort to help us where they could but I would of liked the some hot breakfast kind of expected the different types of breads hams and cheeses but some egg and bacon would of gone down a treat

8/10 Good

My-Phuong, Zh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central location

Super central to piazza grande. Stayed here during the moon&stars festival. Room was ok for a night. Unfortunately no a/c only fan - got quite hot during the night. 10 mins walk from main train station

4/10 Poor

rob, FB, Switzerland

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Avoid it if you don't need to be at the Piazza Gra

Difficult to find, no address, English so lala. Room with no AC, 32deg C for over 400 CHF. Breakfast minimum - little value for steep price. Not recommended

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Awesome airport location

it was good.

10/10 Excellent

Roy, New York

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

Great Deal

The staff was great and this was an excellent location right on the main piazza but set back a bit so the rooms were quiet. The staff was very friendly and everyone went out of their way. The rooms are simple but clean and attractive. TV with cable and perfectly fine bathroom. A great breakfast was included. I would stay here again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Newly renovated and great location

The hotel is located just off the Piazza Grande which is fantastic. All the rooms have been newly renovated and are nicely decorated in clean white, with nice and modern bathroom amenities. However, the room I stayed in (n°36) was rather on the small side.The bed is very large and comfortable though. All the windows are soundproof. My reservation included breakfast but I did not try it and the hotel also offers a pizzeria on the ground floor which seemed quite busy in the evening but I didn't try out either. The hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this hotel.

8/10 Good

Monika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entrée
Petit balcon à côté de la chambre
Charment
Dans une petite ruelle qui donne sur la grande place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Farid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfektes Wochenende in Locarno und Umgebung

Ganz spontan habe ich zwei Tage in Locarno verbracht, ein Hotel gesucht und mit dem Albergo America eine perfekte Unterkunft gefunden. Ich werde sicher wieder einmal kommen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dieter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022