Hotel America
Piazza Grande
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Central but quiet location, right in the middle of many shops, restaurants and i…”
“Staff was friendly”
“The people at the reception was kind and helpful”
“Room was great there was a fan”
“quiet but central”
“Not breakfast for me, but can order for extra €”
“Breakfast was great”
“very nice staff, spacious and clean rooms”
“Central position, cleanliness, friendliness, good service and good at their rest…”
“Hard to get parking and your luggage from car to room”
Overview
The family-run Hotel America occupies a historic building in the Old Town of Locarno, just steps away from the train station and Lake Maggiore. Its restaurant has a terrace on the Piazza Grande. The soundproof rooms feature a flat-screen TV, wooden floors, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. The America restaurant includes a pizzeria and offers live music. A wide range of grilled meat and fish specialities is served. In the evenings, guests can have drinks in the medieval Caverna Degli Dei. Free WiFi is available throughout the America hotel. Guests arriving by car receive a 50% discount at the Casinò underground parking, located 250 metres from the property. Meeting rooms for up to 26 persons including a projector are available.
Traveller reviews
julie
couple
June 4, 2026
“Great”
Location
Esther_1
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Central but quiet location, right in the middle of many shops, restaurants and in walking distance to the sights. very nice staff, spacious and clean rooms.
Inguna
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Excellent, plenty time outdoors, magnificent views”
Location in the heart of the town! Not breakfast for me, but can order for extra €
Giorgio
couple
April 7, 2026
“Perfect stay in Locarno”
Central position, cleanliness, friendliness, good service and good at their restaurant.
Esther
couple
March 29, 2026
Central location
Luis
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Ideal centric Hotel”
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Auste
couple
August 19, 2025
Good location
Sari
solo_traveller
July 7, 2025
Room was great there was a fan. Breakfast was great. Bed was amazing location was good. Staff was friendly.
Dilan
couple
June 25, 2025
“Good Location !”
Location was great and for 1 night it was acceptable. The people at the reception was kind and helpful.
Zamani
couple
August 16, 2024
“Pleasant. The staff here are actually friendly which is unusual in this part of Europe.”
Good, they should swap out one of the 3 types of ham for a second egg on their breakfast.
Mr Steliki
family_with_children
January 11, 2024
“Outdated room (incorrect pictures), noisy at night, overpriced and no customer service!”
Location is very good. Almost on the main square. Only good thing about this place.
Magali
couple
August 18, 2023
Demasiado calor
Odair
couple
July 2, 2023
“Average”
The location and the early -check-in
Ronald
family_with_children
October 30, 2022
“Awesome place for a cool Breakfast treat”
Great locstion, nice staff and friendly athmosphere, Breakfast on the piazza grande is really a great treat
Philip
solo_traveller
October 22, 2022
nice and cosey. quiet but central.
Marchel
family_with_children
October 7, 2022
“Very nice place and staff.”
Beautiful building, nice location and helpful staff. Treated all our weirdest requests.
Neil
couple
September 19, 2022
“Only one night but superb stay.”
Attractive hotel, small and very friendly and helpful staff, especially Manuel
Mitchel
solo_traveller
August 25, 2022
They told us we will get a 50% discount on the price of the parking but there was no one to be found at the parking to get the discount.
Chen
couple
August 14, 2022
the location is great, right at the piazza grande, the room was nice and clean.
Per J
family_with_children
July 31, 2022
“It was a mistake. I will never return”
Terrible in the back of the square. Hard to get parking and your luggage from car to room
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Skiing, Massage, Hiking, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Manicure, Pedicure, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Massage chair, Temporary art galleries, Stand-up comedy, Movie nights, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Heating, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Daily housekeeping
Family Room
The family room offers soundproof walls, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The family room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room Comfort Design
The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Property Policies).
Double Room Superior Design
The double room provides soundproof walls, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors, heating and a flat-screen TV. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Property Policies).
Economy Double Room
The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room
The triple room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, parquet floors, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds. Please note that the room rate is based on 3 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests (see Property Policies).
Single Room
Room with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type.
Hotel Policies
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