Title: Hotel Excelsior - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Excelsior Lakefront bed & breakfast with a coffee shop and a bar ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/d132be20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/7c2940c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/e2d90a6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/fa1ddf2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/a22a6d70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Excelsior provides a charming retreat steps from Piazza Grande. Travelers appreciate the convenient location while enjoying amenities that include a cozy bar, coffee shop/cafe, and a scenic terrace. The smoke-free property offers in-room WiFi to help guests stay connected. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 29 - Oct. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 30 - Oct. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=23697368&PinnedHotelID=23697368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23697400/23697368/07eefd08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Deep soaking bathtub Hair dryer Bidet Minibar - 301 sq ft - Partial lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLocarno-Hotels-Hotel-Excelsior.h23697368.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLocarno-Hotels-Hotel-Excelsior.h23697368.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.16649%2C8.80130&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w47GV4VukfP9kYFcUKKcXH5ADq4=) 12 Via Simone da Locarno, Locarno, 6600 #### What's nearby - Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Castello Visconteo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Madonna del Sasso - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Tenero - Sport Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - Locarno Station - 10 min walk - Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lungolago - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ristorante Oldrati - ‬7 min walk - ‪Blu Restaurant and Lounge Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Al Böcc - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Excelsior Bed & breakfast near Piazza Grande Located close to Madonna del Sasso and Casa Ghisler, Hotel Excelsior provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - Free newspapers and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Excelsior have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Balconies or patios, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13717/08d9f01f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno Locarno - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 830 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=13717&PinnedHotelID=13717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2620000/2618200/2618166/58eab1e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Locarno Locarno - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 757 reviews CA $163 CA $184 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2618166&PinnedHotelID=2618166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104820000/104812600/104812552/c2bfddf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dorint Resort & Spa Locarno Riazzino Locarno - 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Free newspapers in lobby - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - In the mountains - On a lake - Terrace ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Minibar ### More - Desk - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM Late check-in fee Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age. - Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 16 for adults and CHF 16 for children - Late check-in fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Hotel Excelsior Locarno Excelsior Locarno Hotel Excelsior Locarno Hotel Excelsior Bed & breakfast Hotel Excelsior Bed & breakfast Locarno ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel Excelsior? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Excelsior? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Excelsior? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hotel Excelsior located? > Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso. Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler are also within 9 mi (15 km). Locarno Station is 10 minutes by foot and Locarno F.A.R.T Station is 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Excelsior Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A bit old but clean and functional. Directly next to the lake and city centre. ##### Mike Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Khashayar Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities The hotel was very clean, and it was great that we had room service every day. Breakfast options were good. It would be good if they consider renovations of rooms as there is no electrical outlet or usb chargers and perhaps new fridges in the rooms. The water in fridges (which were at a fee) were just a little better than the room tempreature. ##### Khashayar Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Claudia Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Alles io ##### Claudia Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christophe Jul 11, 2025 ##### Christophe Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eveline Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ein schuköö ##### Eveline Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Werner Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities einfaches, preiswertes und sauberes Hotel. Leider war es in der Nacht recht lärmig von Personen auf der Strasse und im kleinen Park gegenüber. Allerdingfs war es aber ein Festabend und dahern viele Leute. ##### Werner Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sibille Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service \- ##### Sibille Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Zentral gelegenes einfaches gutes Hotel mit einem sehr guten Kosten / Nutzenverhältnis. ##### Arthur Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dieter Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Einfach und sauber. Grosses Zimmer. ##### Dieter Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### monique Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Es war wunderbar. ##### monique Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisbeth Oct 1, 2023 ##### Lisbeth Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dora Jul 24, 2023 Im Badezimmer Kalt und Warmwasser Einstellung sehr sehr mühsam! ##### Dora Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wir waren sehr zufrieden ##### Regina Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josef Jul 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Josef Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Julie Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland May 20, 2022 ##### Roland Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Apr 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Sehr nettes, kleines Hotel Alles wunderbar- sehr nettes, kleines Hotel, weiterzuempfehlen! ##### Linda Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin Oct 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Franziska Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Sehr freundliche und herzliche Leute. Das Zimmer ist gross und geräumig. Das Bad ist in die Jahre gekommen doch es muss ja nicht immer Luxus sein……Sehr gute Lage. ##### Franziska Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Das Hotel, ist ruhig gelegen. Schönes Ambiente, sauber. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Roland Jul 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sehr zufrieden Familiär geführt. Sehr feines Früstück. Parkplatz wäre schön. ##### Roland Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandor Jun 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Preis leistungs Verhältniss passt ##### Sandor Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthias Jun 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Matthias Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr feines Frühstücksbuffet. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Hotelzimmer sind extrem ringhörig und die Zimmereinrichtung veralted. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021