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Standard Room | Terrace/patio - Hotel Funicolare (Alta Valle Intelvi)
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Hotel Funicolare provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Family Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alta Valle Intelvi is home to Hotel Funicolare . Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Menaggio Beach. Swissminiatur and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our Lanzo d'Intelvi travel guide
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Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30, Alta Valle Intelvi, CO, 22024

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    18 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with a large lake and a town.
    Mount Brè
    46 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • A scenic view of a lake with boats, a mountain in the background, and ornate architecture along the waterfront.
    Villa del Balbianello
    50 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Lanzo d'Intelvi Church
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    31 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

  • Melide Station
    18 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    23 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Affresco Pub
    4 min drive
  • La Bottega di Gandria
    32 min drive
  • La Tenda Rossa
    10 min drive
  • Cristal Domino
    4 min drive
  • Osteria Funicolare
    38 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 to 50 for adults and EUR 10 to 50 for children
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 22 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 20 per accommodation

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 50 for adults, and EUR 10 to 50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Property Registration Number IT039007B100000000, 123456-ABC-BV123

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Funicolare pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Funicolare allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Funicolare ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Funicolare ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Funicolare located?

Situated in Alta Valle Intelvi, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lanzo d'Intelvi Church and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lanzo Golf Club. Intelvi Valley and Tower of Osteno-Claino are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Funicolare Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Hotel staff were very welcoming. Only downside was the service from some of (not all) the restaurant staff was a bit slack.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel: Kind staff Good location Free parking Amazing views!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and rooms were always clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location so decided to stay additional night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nazareno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and breakfast. I upgraded the room to balcony lake view. Excellent option
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The view was like something out of a movie, amazing! Slightly disappointed to find out the restaurant was pizzas only but the pizza was nice. Breakfast was also a slight let down, not much hot food to offer there than hotdog sausages and eggs. There were no pastries left when we went up
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views are incredible, warm, friendly and welcoming, just what you need on a road trip 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay in a fantastic renovated hotel. Delicious dinner and warm service We highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice view and great pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old hotel. Amazing views. Good breakfast. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Amazing view from our balcony. Good shower. Comfy bed. Had a good meal at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

charalampos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sat nav took us through a very narrow but exciting route from the Swiss side but the majestic views of the lake were rewarding . It is an older hotel but rooms are spacious and clean. Very helpful and friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A balcony with a view

It's really an experience to visit this hotel. Rooms and breakfast is as can be expected for the price range but the view from the balconies makes up for everything! would highly recommend to make a stop here - I will again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Let me begin by saying that this is one of the most beautiful resorts in the world! The architecture is fantastic with private balconies on every room which allow personal, gorgeous views that one will never forget. Built at the turn of the twentieth century, the property has been maintained well. Considering that the resort sits atop a very high peak overlooking a beautiful lake in the Alps, that is no small feat. The interior has been well preserved, shiny and clean. The rooms are clean, spacious and very comfortable. That’s the good side of the experience. On the down side, the staff, the restaurant, the unwelcoming atmosphere, not so good. We got the feeling from check in until departure that we were a big inconvenience. Not rude, just indifferent, not friendly. We sat in the restaurant for half an hour, completely ignored, while a small group (we assumed they were locals) had a get together, and finally walked out. We drove around the mountain a short way and found a small restaurant where we had the most wonderful home cooked meal we could have dreamed of. No breakfast, no coffee, no restaurant. I would definitely stay here again, but with no expectations of service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel which has it's quirks but that's all part of the experience with fantastic staff who made us feel very welcome and satisfied. The view was fabulous and the food was terrific and the staff were brilliant. The road up to the hotel is not for the faint hearted (Strada da Valmara) so take their advice on how to reach the property if you are not very confident with mountain roads.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accommodating. We booked last minute because another hotel booking fell through & upon checking in we were upgraded to a lake view room. Mohammed at the restaurant was very good to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbelievable View! Amazing breakfast!

Try finding a hotel with that view for that price anywhere in the world, the pictures just can't capture how amazing it is. Breakfast was the best I've had and worth £30+ but was included. Rooms were the cleanest by far I've stayed in and we are on a roadtrip around europe. The receptionist was very helpful and the owner went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. For the fact they have only just opened I'd get in while the prices are cheap as they will surely go up with popularity. Top recommendation from the owner, go and see the Balcony of Italy that is 15mins away WOW!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When we arrived at the Hotel Funicolare we were greeted with a breathtaking view & this really is one of the hotel's best features. We were also pleasantly suprised to be given a family room (which we had booked) which was actually 2 rooms that were adjoining giving us lots of space, 2 bathrooms and 3 balconies. The rooms had, I believe, just been renovated and they were very charming and clean as were the stairs and entry area. There were a few niggles though. The lights in the hallway were on a sensor and timer and so if you were entering the hallway from your room, it was pitch black until you were within range of the sensor. Now for the worse bit, the restaurant! Breakfast was wonderful with amazing croissants and everything else was yummy! However, I was not impressed with the evening service. First of all, the pizza oven was not working for the 2 nights we were there which made up for 70% of the menu. When we requested one of the 6 other choices we were told that that wasn't available and the wine I wanted wasn't available either. What we did get that night was pretty good. The 2nd night (Wednesday) was so busy and they just couldn't cope, service was slow, there was no 'sorry', there were people walking away because pizza wasn't available. When my Spaghetti alle Vongole finally arrived it was nothing special and hardly had any sauce, I could have done better myself at home! Very disappointing and really put a dampner on what would've been an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kalsoom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing, staff were very kind and approachable. The only thing I can say is breakfast wasn't included and with the hotel being secluded we didn't have an option to have breakfast elsewhere, and the hotel didn't have a variety to choose from. Everything else was amazing fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location surrounded by mountains and trees allowed for a pleasant night when a heat wave in Europe was making most of the continent simply unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing view from not only the restaurant terrace but also from the rooms. Access to great hiking and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is Fab! The view is worth every penny and highly recommend getting a room with a view of the lake as watching sunset from the balcony was incredible. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful with any questions. The restaurant/ Bar was also fab with gorgeous pizzas for good value and could see a lot of locals visit to sit and enjoy the view. Parking was also never an issue. Only issue I would say is the lack of aircon. They do provide fans in the rooms but one of our nights it wasn’t quite enough and struggled sleeping but would still stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I begin? I took my wife here to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and it was an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views overlooking Lake Lugano made every moment of our stay feel special. We truly loved every second of it. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. Their hospitality felt genuine and heartfelt rather than forced. Even team members who didn’t speak English well made a sincere effort to answer our questions and ensure we felt welcome. A special shout-out goes to the restaurant manager, Firas. He is a genuinely warm and hospitable person who went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. His attention to detail and dedication to guest satisfaction did not go unnoticed. I’d also like to thank the wonderful lady (did not grab her name, afternoon shift) at the front desk, who was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to recharge, relax, and immerse themselves in beautiful natural
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing view. Out of this world. Follow the advice on which streets to take up, we drove up the very adventurous and narrow road up, wouldn’t recommend for the faint of heart (especially with a big car). But in the end totally worth it. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, the pizza was amazing and the breakfast was typically Italian. Don’t expect a German or American type of breakfast. Everything was tasty and fresh. You will not be disappointed, for the views alone. I would definitely come again if I’m in the area. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026