We stayed for only 3 nights at Esplanade and liked it immensely! On arrival we were upgraded to a wonderful lake view room with a balcony! It was a great surprise as we have booked a standart hill view room. Unfortunately we were not lucky with the weather to enjoy the outdoor facilities. The breakfast was just excellent with great... more

My husband and I just spend 2 nights at the Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa in Minusio. It was a last minute reservation and we picked the hotel after reading the excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. We booked a double room with garden view (no balcony) We were warmly welcomed by Marlene at the Front Desk who, by the way, speaks... more

I have stayed in Locarna a few times now, and having traveled extensively am very picky about what I get for the money. My partner and I had a great time with a LOT of family (other couple and their 3 kids) and we thoroughly enjoyed the recently renovated Esplanade (Jan 09) and their staff. Aside from a little confusion... more

The Esplanade is the best hotel I have ever stayed in hands down, and I have stayed in a lot of hotels around the world. They have the distinct advantage of being in one of the most beautiful spots in Europe just slightly removed from the bustle of Locarno. Every square inch of the hotel is spotless, but nothing is... more

We were in Locarno 3 days / two nights for the yearly "moon & stars"-open-air-festival (Lenny Kravit and R.E.M. this year). This was our 3rd stay at the Esplanade. If you are looking for a short stay outside Locarno's busy streets, then this hotel has a lot to offer: nice pool, quiet location, large garden and yet a good connection... more

My husband and are very fussy travellers, so when I say it was a great hotel, I mean it. All the reviews here were right - it is friendly, well located, very clean, a great pool and great spa. I dislike impersonal chains that lack local colour, so tend to avoid hotels like Mariotts, Holiday Inn, etc. This was perfect.... more

It must be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The welcome was friendly and professional with the offer of a drink. The hotel was exceptionally clean and beautifully appointed. The staff were always helpful. There was a wide buffet breakfast, the possibility of lunch and a delightful dinner starting with a help yourself salad. The menu... more

Every year my sister and I we take a week off with my 88 year old dad who walks with a a cane and needs a disabled room. It always takes me a while to find a hotel which has the right room close to elevator/s with no stairs. After searching the internet I found this hotel I didn't know... more

We stayed here for four nights in July, and it was just wonderful. It sports a fabulous location high above the lake, and we spent many a night on our balcony, drinking wine, enjoying the view. Each morning, we took advantage of the pool and spa, and then we head out in our car to explore the area (Ronco was... more