GUESTHOUSE LUGANO CENTER BY LR, Lugano – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Kitchenettes
All 43 air-conditioned rooms include a kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee maker. Many rooms offer views of Lake Lugano and Monte San Salvatore. Rooms feature a washing machine, free toiletries, and a private entrance. Bed options include single, double, twin/double, family, and triple configurations.
Self-Service Guest Facilities
Guests have access to a free self-service laundry with ironing facilities on the ground floor. The adjacent common area includes vending machines and a TV room. Check-in and check-out services are handled at the Lugano Center GuestHouse reception.
Bike-Friendly Location
The hotel is certified 'Bike Friendly' and located on Via Calloni, 2, steps from Lake Lugano's promenade and Florida Park. The Santa Birgitta bus stop is meters away. The property is 1.5 km from Lugano city center and 5 km from Agno Airport. Taxi service to/from airports is available.
Nearby Attractions & Activities
The hotel provides concessions for ski lifts, boat navigation, and museum entries. Nearby landmarks include Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (0.5 km), LAC cultural center (1 km), and Monte San Salvatore (2.5 km). The area offers hiking, trekking, and cycling routes throughout Ticino.
Historic Building Features
Housed in a building dating to 1932, the hotel combines modern amenities with historic architecture. Staff provide attentive service and local recommendations. Guests receive free mobility passes for travel throughout the canton of Ticino.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offered simple but adequate rooms for a short stay, albeit lacking the promised view. The kitchenette was convenient, equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, and two-burner stove top. The location, with bus stops right in front of the hotel, made transportation very easy.
The guest house is basic but very functional, conveniently close to the station, lake, and city center. The rooms come with a kitchenette, clean beds, and comfortable mattresses. The service is really friendly and helpful, offering various amenities like car hire, dry cleaning, and tours assistance. The location is superb with easy access to transportation and nearby supermarkets. The dining options may require going outside the premises, but traditional Marche products are available nearby.
I had a convenient stay at the hotel with easy access to public transport, grocery stores, and restaurants. The room was quite utilitarian but equipped with a kitchen area for meal preparation. The location was great but a bit cramped, making it slightly challenging to move around at times.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with spacious and well-equipped rooms, though the tiny window on the top floor was a bit limiting. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making my experience truly enjoyable. The location was very convenient, close to essential amenities and transportation, but the dining options were a bit lacking.
The hotel offers all the essential amenities needed in the rooms, which is very helpful. On the downside, there is no TV available, and the lighting is somewhat dim with just one halogen wall light. The service provided was incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially when we arrived after hours. The location is very good, close to the bus station, supermarket, and just a 5-minute walk to the funicular of Mount San Salvatore. The dining options varied in quality, with some good but others not worth it. Overall, the hotel is convenient for the money and serves as a perfect base with its very good location.
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