Locarno - a must in each travel to the Ticino. To make your stay even more charming and unforgetable the Hotel Castello can be a good choice. At the end of the old town and up on a hill you can have with your room a comfortable base for city walks and shopping. Also going out is nice with the... More

The hotel itself is okay, but the service was more like that from hostel. One cannot check in later than 9pm! We had to stay in another hotel for the first night as we were arriving late around 12am. We were told that this the "policy of the hotel"! An alternative was not provided. Good, the parking space was helpfull,... More

We spent 5 days at the Schloss and found it delightful. The location was perfect for getting around Locarno; the breakfasts were good, except for the pink hard-boiled eggs, but the coffee was excellent; the beds were comfy; it was quiet and serene. We will go again!

My husband and I just came across this hotel while driving through the old town of Locarno. I noticed the private entranceway first and could glimpse parking spaces, a rarity in any touristy town in the Ticino. This hotel is part of the old castle. It's a trifle shabby, but delightfully so, with lots of charm. Our large room had... More