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Hotel Admiral

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Lake Lugano

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Hotel Admiral on Lake Lugano's shores offers a peaceful getaway. Guests can sunbathe on the rooftop terrace, swim in the seasonal pool, and enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. The property is well-maintained, and high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Geretta 15, Lugano, Paradiso, TI, 6902

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lungolago - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano-Paradiso - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GourmetBar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Veranda - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Retrò Ristorante Tivoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Beirut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Admiral

Upscale hotel near Lake Lugano
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Hotel Admiral. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The swimming pool is open to the public as well as hotel guests. The property offers air conditioning during summer months only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to November 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Up to 44 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 25.0 per day

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 4.50 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 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Lugano Centre
Holiday Inn Lugano Centre
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel Paradiso

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Admiral have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 to November 15.

Is Hotel Admiral pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel Admiral?

Self parking is available for CHF 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Admiral?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Admiral?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Admiral provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CHF 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Admiral located?

Located in the heart of Paradiso, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gabriele and Anna Braglia Foundation and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Lugano. Art Museum Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 25 minutes by foot and Lugano-Paradiso is 5 minutes.

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