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Hotel Admiral

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • ‪I Due Sud - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪OK-Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Tivoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Beirut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Piazzetta - ‬6 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 porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 Art Museum Lugano and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Lugano. Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are also within 15 minutes. Lugano-Paradiso is 5 minutes by foot and Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is 23 minutes.

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Hotel Admiral Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 632 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for Money Simplicity

Wonderful Breakfast variety and quality. Efficient plain clean operation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. We will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Construction site just outside the window that started up at 7 every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Aira Vida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was okay. It would have been better if staff were friendlier. Nobody informed me that we can register and use transportation for free since I paid for the city tax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

FATEMAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would have checked out if the booking was refundable, worst room I booked in Italy !! For the price paid! Definitely need to maintain the rooms by all means. The only thing that was good the lobby well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was good. There's a lot of construction at the moment across the street (where our window opened out to) and so that is quite loud. They couldn't give us two room keys at check in because they had no extra keys and that made our first day very difficult (one must have a key to turn on lights in the room but my companion wanted to go out in the evening and with only one key, I was left in the dark). We managed to get another room key the next day when they replenished their key cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel in a convenient location. The staff were quite friendly and helpful. For areas of improvement, the parking situation could be improved to reduce stress at check-in, being that the hotel requires you to make a separate request to get parking, even though the description says that parking is available (but it is not actually available unless you know that you have to make the separate request in advance because otherwise it is “full”). Luckily there was parking available in a separate parking structure just a short walk around the corner. Secondly, all of the pillows were miserably flat and uncomfortable in our room and also in our friends’ rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a fairly decent hotel in Paradiso which is about a 20 minute walk away from central Lugano. We were staying for 4 nights and didn't have food here so our review is predominantly focussed on the room and staff. The room was large which was nice but we had a glass headboard which was very strange and was quite worrying sometimes. Coffee machine provided in the room is a great touch but to only provide 2 (TWO) capsules per day is very limited. Give them credit, when I asked for more I received them but c'mon people, this is a coffee loving country, guests will want a coffee in the morning, then when they return later in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, minimum 4 per day please?

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception area was spacious with seating areas indoors and outdoors. The huge breakfast room was well-laid out and had many various options, and it had very efficient staff. There are two elevators that are larger than some other European hotels. The room was spacious, very clean, and the bathroom, also. The only negatives for us were the lighting in the bathroom is not adequate for viewing yourself in the mirror. There is a magnifying mirror on the wall, but the light above the sink is poor. There is a hair dryer but it constantly shuts itself off after only a couple minutes. Then you have to wait until it will work again. Our refrigerator was inoperable, but we didn’t need it and reported it to the main desk. The reception staff was outstanding! They gave us so many directions and explanations and restaurant suggestions that they made our experience in Paradiso memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied

Pros: Comfortable bed Cons: Faulty Coffee machine flooded floor Kettle with broken thermal cut off , unplugging from mains only option. Television had no English Language channels other than CNBC financial news. Plate glass 'curtains' trapped my finger between them and the ledge; still very sore 3 days later. It would appear from one of the rooftop photos that you can see the lake. I didn't see it when I went on the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im Gesamten ein gutes Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, we enjoyed our breakfast und our stay here. We loved the surroundings und we'd love to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eugen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War alles okay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel an sich ist sehr schön, das Personal sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück ist super, alles sehr hochwertig, frisch und lecker mit einer großen Auswahl an Speisen. Einzig das Zimmer hat mir nicht gefallen. Der TV hat nicht funktioniert, da das Kabel nicht im Fernseher blieb. Die Klimaanlage hat ebenfalls nicht funktioniert, nur die Heizung. Da aber auch das Bad keine eigene Lüftung hat, war es feucht wie im Dschungel, nachdem zwei Personen geduscht haben. Außerdem waren die Fugen im Bad alt und vergilbt und nur im Bereich der Dusche offensichtlich erneuert worden. Wenn die Mängel Bad, Klima und TV abgestellt wären, würde ich wieder kommen. Preis war für Lugano angemessen günstig.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

francesca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adi Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
War in diesem Hotel mehrmals und würde nochmals buchen. Lage ist TOP und Personal auch super. Die Zimmer waren genug gross und schön. Einzige Kritik: gab ein paar Sachen im Zimmer, die kaputt waren bzw. Nicht funktionierten. Waren aber bei den Malen in denen wir vorhin dort waren nicht so.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024