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Lakes & Mountains
Location: Locarno, Ticino
Famous for its climate, the mildest in Switzerland, with around 2,300 hours of sunshine per year, and for its International Film Festival, which takes place in August, Locarno is a small charming town which has spread over the wide delta of the river Maggia in the Italian part of Switzerland. The sunny banks of Lake Maggiore, the Mediterranean flora in its parks, the entirely Italian and the various opportunities for relaxation, as well as a wide range of hotels are all an invitation to stay. The centre of the old town is the Piazza Grande, a large sun-drenched square with elegant shops and boutiques, pavement cafes and restaurants. Locarno is a starting point for many excursions up the valleys or around the lake, and it is also a beach resort, particularly animated during the summer with music in the squares, cultural events and a lively nightlife.
Accommodation
3* Hotel Du Lac This charming hotel situated in the pedestrianised centre of Locarno, is close to Lago Maggiore and the Grande Piazza. The train and bus stations are within easy walking distance. The hotel has a cheerful breakfast room, a sun terrace where breakfast is served - weather permitting and a lift. The rooms have a bath or shower, WC, radio, TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and a safe. The hotel has a non-smoking policy throughout.
4* Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Set in a large exotic palm garden, the superior 4-star hotel enjoys a sunny setting above Locarno with panoramic views of Lago Maggiore. Facilities include 40,000sqm palm garden with walkways, outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing area and tennis courts. 75 rooms with panoramic views of the lake or the lush green surroundings, restaurant, bar, pool bar, terrace and large Spa-,Beauty- and Fitness centre. All rooms have ensuite facilities, hairdryer, bathrobe, minibar, cable TV, radio, safe, telephone and air-conditioning. Deluxe rooms have lake view, balcony and can take extra beds. Superior rooms are smaller with lake view while standard rooms overlook the garden.
3* Hotel Rosa Seegarten The charming family-run hotel is situated on the lakeshore and only a few minutes' walk from the centre of Locarno and from all public transport. It is the ideal place for exploring the town centre or the beautiful countryside around Locarno. Facilities include 36 charming rooms, excellent restaurant with beautiful garden terrace overlooking the lake, lift. All rooms have shower, wc, hairdryer, TV, radio and telephone. Superior rooms come with a lake view and also have minibar and safe.
4* Ramada Hotel La Palma au Lac The hotel is situated on the lake promenade of Locarno, close to the city centre and the railway station. Facilities include large sun terrace with view of Lago Maggiore, French restaurant, pizza-pasta bar, steam bath, sauna and solarium. All 68 rooms have bath or shower, wc, radio, telephone, cable-TV, minibar and air conditioning. Superior rooms come with a lake view.
