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8.5

1,052 reviews

Hotel Rio Garni

Hotel Rio Garni

Via della Collegiata 1, Muralto-Locarno, 6600, Switzerland

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

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Upper floors accessible by elevator

Hotel Rio Garni

Welcome to Hotel Rio Garni, your cozy Swiss haven nestled just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the vibrant heart of Locarno! Located at Via della Collegiata 1, you can enjoy the sights of this picturesque city with just a leisurely 0.2mi stroll to the bustling city center. If you’re looking for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, our delightful 3-star hotel is the place to be, and with prices starting from only $111, it's a steal for all that we offer!

Kick-start your day with a scrumptious breakfast that’ll energize you for your adventures ahead. Our spacious, soundproof rooms are designed with your relaxation in mind, providing free Wi-Fi and air conditioning to ensure you’re comfortably connected to the world outside. Plus, you’ll find our property wheelchair accessible, with elevators to whisk you to the upper floors effortlessly. For our sporty travelers, we also offer a golf course at an additional cost, perfect for those looking to tee off amidst stunning alpine scenery.

With 1,052 glowing reviews from fellow globetrotters attesting to our great service and inviting atmosphere, Hotel Rio Garni promises a delightful retreat no matter the season. Our guests rave about our private parking options (available for an extra charge), free toiletries, and stunning views that make each stay special. So, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable Swiss getaway with us!

At Hotel Rio Garni, we not only prioritize your comfort, but also your delightful stay with a variety of room options to suit your needs! From the cozy Single Room perfect for solo travelers to the spacious Junior Suites that accommodate families with extra beds, every option promises a restful night after a day of exploring Locarno. Our rooms are smartly furnished and fully nonsmoking, ensuring a serene environment. Whether you choose a Superior Twin Room with stunning views or an Economy option that balances comfort and value, you’re guaranteed a rejuvenating experience throughout your stay.

But it’s not just the rooms that make Hotel Rio Garni special! Picture this: you’ve started your day powering through our delicious breakfast spread, and now you’re full and ready to take on Locarno. With each corner of this charming city teeming with culture, adventure, and breathtaking scenery, you’ll want to take a leisurely stroll by Lake Maggiore or visit the iconic Piazza Grande, just moments away from your retreat. The best part? After an exhilarating day, you can come back and unwind in our cozy lobby or on our sun-drenched terrace, sipping on a local wine while you savor the sweet taste of relaxation.

As you wander through the enchanting streets of Locarno, don’t forget to reminisce about your memories made at our hotel. Your adventure doesn’t stop once you check out; it’s one step closer to planning your next stay with us! With convenient payment options including major credit cards and cash accepted, booking that getaway is a breeze. So, come on down to Hotel Rio Garni — where every visit promises warmth, friendship, and a sprinkle of Swiss charm!

Closest airports

Lugano Airport

12.8mi

Milano Malpensa Airport

38mi

Milano Linate Airport

54.4mi

Il Caravaggio International Airport

55.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Comfort Double or Twin Room in Hotel Rio Garni

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Comfort

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience blissful comfort and relaxation in our spacious Comfort Double or Twin Room, designed for your utmost convenience. Indulge in modern amenities such as a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and soundproofing, ensuring a tranquil stay.

Single Room in Hotel Rio Garni

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Introducing our Single Room, perfect for solo travellers, with its comfortable 129 sqft space, private bathroom, captivating view, and amenities like minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Experience soundproof serenity, hypoallergenic environment, and the convenience of an elevator.

Superior Twin Room North Side in Hotel Rio Garni

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Superior

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our Superior Twin Room, where you can unwind in comfort and style. This spacious room features two cozy twin beds, a private bathroom, a stunning view, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Perfect for a peaceful escape for two guests.

Junior Suite in Hotel Rio Garni

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Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Junior Suite, perfect for families with 2 adults and 2 children! Enjoy a comfortable stay in our smoke-free suite, featuring twin beds, a sofa bed, a private bathroom, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. Stay refreshed with air conditioning and hypoallergenic surroundings, while enjoying the convenience of upper floors accessible by elevator and soundproofing.

Economy Double or Twin Room in Hotel Rio Garni

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Economy

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Escape to our cozy and impeccably designed Economy Double or Twin Room. Embrace the comfort of our twin beds, private bathroom, and modern amenities including a minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and soundproofing. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, whether you're traveling solo or with a partner.

Junior Suite in Hotel Rio Garni

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Junior Suite

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Junior Suite, 3 Twin Beds, Sofa

3 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

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Guest reviews

8.5

1,052 reviews

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Robert

9.1

June 2023

The room was spacious & clean, well lit with a multi-power outlet bar that can be placed on the desk. Staff readily made up room each day. The location was superb, walking distance (100m) to train station, bus stop, about 300m to docks on water's edge & lake side walking. Daily for more than a continental breakfast includes a variety of breads, croissants, cold cuts, cheeses, cereals, yogurt(I think), jams and butter, coffee, espresso, milk, juices. The hotel has a relaxed setting to it, with the front desk willing to offer up restaurant suggestions\reservations, call a cab, directions or just conversation.

While not a problem for me some might find the shower somewhat snug. I was in a room in the back, alley view, quiet. When facing front is the train station lightly trafficked, quiet on departure\arrival. The street in front can experience greater traffic during commute hours but no more than just few cars, and an occasional (electrified?) bus passing by. Drivers are courteous never heard honking and always gave way for pedestrian crossing.

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Erika

8.2

November 2022

The garni is incredibly located, literally 10 steps from the train station and 4 minutes to the lake. Facilities are very clean and orderly. Room was very large and had great windows so you didn't hear the noise from the train station. The building itself is very pretty, beautiful old staircase. Breakfast was minimal but had everything that you needed with fresh local produce - we were also there off season, so it might be different during the summer.

This is my personal preference but I found the beds to be way too hard and no pillows (or rather the pillows they use which are basically flat). It was like sleeping on the floor, though I think this may be a Swiss thing.

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Molly

10

August 2023

The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The hotel is central, perfect for people travelling by train. Parking available on site as well. Just a few blocks to the center with lots of shops and restaurants, very close to the lake and easy access to all public transportation which is free for guests. Our room was quiet and air conditionned, The breakfasts were substantial.

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John

9.1

May 2022

I booked this hotel because it was close to the station and did not expect the room to be so up to date when looking at the outside of it. Great welcome from Giacomo and some lovely old features in the building. Room was a good size and as I said so handy for catching a train in the morning. Also good to be able to get coffee from the machine 24/7

Breakfast was a bit sparse with only a boiled egg offered as a hot dish and very limited supplies of other things,

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Anthony

8.2

October 2021

Centrally located - minutes from the centre of Locarno Rooms were functional Breakfast was adequate Parking - pre-booked before arrival

Look for a room at the rear of the hotel. Rooms at the front of the hotel are likely to be very noisy due road / traffic

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Aman

8.2

August 2022

very neat, modern and well located. Staff was very fiend,t and helpful. they have a vending machine for beverages downstairs - though it mystifies me why they couldn’t supply water bottles the room normally.

nor really a dislike - but a small issue. the aircon in our room was very no it’s - each time it shut off and restarted it made a huge shuddering noise. it wasn’t the case in the second room we had rented. so this was likely a technical exception only in our room.

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Jessica

8.2

September 2023

Very friends staff… very clean, great location.

The bathroom is frosted glass and the walls do not go to the ceiling. Awkward as I was staying with a friend. Even if staying with a spouse, one expects a bit more privacy with a bathroom…. Especially at this price point.

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Hemanthi

9.1

April 2022

Location was perfect - 2 minutes to shops and restos, 3 minutes to the lakefront Hotel is really pretty - rooms were big, clean and with high ceilings Helpful and smiling staff at the front desk Nearby parking at hotel for the car

The curtains in the adjacent room in the suite where the kids were sleeping did not close properly so there was light all night long. Noise from ambulances

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Martin

9.1

August 2023

A very nice hotel in a beautiful building, very close to the train station for arrivals, departures & the Centovalli train. The lake is 5 Min walk away with plenty of restaurants. Also center is close by. The personell has been super friendly. I enjoyed my stay.

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He

8.2

January 2023

2 minutes walking to the train and bus stations. During the winter season this hotel is more like a B&B. Nice breakfast and all-day-long tea and coffee! Very kind staff. The building is historic and the corridor looks like as museum.

Some floorboards were creaky, and sometimes I can hear the sounds from the next door.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Rio Garni

Attractions

Falconeria Locarno

0.9mi

Swiss Miniature Park (Swissminiatur)

16.8mi

Villa Della Porta Bozzolo

18.9mi

Sacro Monte of Varese (Sacro Monte di Varese)

21.7mi

FoxTown Factory Stores

22.3mi

Stresa

23.5mi

Villa del Balbianello

23.6mi

Ancient Quarry of Ornavasso (Antica Cava di Ornavasso)

23.8mi

Panza Collection at Villa Panza (Villa e Collezione Panza)

24.1mi

Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi)

25.5mi

Fort Montecchio Nord (Forte Montecchio Nord)

27.8mi

Brunate

28mi

Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como–Brunate)

28mi

Torba Monastery (Monastero di Torba)

30.8mi

Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo (Sancarlone)

30.8mi

Amenities of Hotel Rio Garni

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Hotel Rio Garni

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Rio Garni

At what times are check-in and check-out at Hotel Rio Garni?

Your reservation at Hotel Rio Garni specifies a check-in timeframe of 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM, and a check-out deadline of 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Hotel Rio Garni?

Yes, Hotel Rio Garni does provide parking facilities. The parking is private and located on-site. However, it is important to note that reservations for parking must be made in advance. Additionally, there is a parking fee of 12 Fr. per day.

What are the rates at Hotel Rio Garni?

For stays at Hotel Rio Garni, prices generally start at $111. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What are the room types available at Hotel Rio Garni?

The hotel offers single rooms with a twin bed, superior twin rooms with two twin beds, comfort double or twin rooms with two twin beds, and economy double or twin rooms with two twin beds. There is also a superior twin room north side with two twin beds. The junior suite can accommodate two adults and two children with two twin beds and a sofa bed. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

Where can guests find entertainment in Hotel Rio Garni?

Restaurant, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, conference rooms

Guests can spend their time at Hotel Rio Garni by taking advantage of the leisure amenities offered. For those who enjoy golf, the hotel features a golf course where guests can practice their swing. After a game of golf, guests can relax and unwind at the restaurant, which offers delicious meals and a pleasant atmosphere.

Additionally, the hotel has a swimming pool where guests can take a refreshing swim or simply lounge by the poolside. For those who prefer to indulge in some pampering, the spa is available, offering a range of treatments and massages.

If guests wish to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel also provides a well-equipped fitness center. Furthermore, for business travelers, there are conference rooms available for meetings or events.

Overall, guests at Hotel Rio Garni can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities to make the most of their stay.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Hotel Rio Garni?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Hotel Rio Garni.