Hotel Belvedere Locarno

Perched on a sunny hill above Locarno in Ticino, with sweeping views over Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. About a 7‑minute walk (or a quick cable‑car ride) to Piazza Grande, the lakeside and the train station. Family‑friendly and pet‑friendly hotel with easy access to Madonna del Sasso and local sights.

All rooms face south and offer panoramic lake and mountain views—around 90 fully renovated rooms and suites, some with heated floors. The property blends historic bones with a 2018 refurbishment and clean, modern wellness‑focused décor. Rooms include minibar, TV, bathrobes and slippers.

Oasi Spa with indoor pool (and outdoor section), sauna, Turkish bath, laconium, steam baths, massages and beauty treatments. Fitness centre, indoor/outdoor pool options, petanque, outdoor chess, table tennis and a library. Free shuttle to the train station, parking/garage, concierge, bike rental (fee) and children's playrooms—wake up to lake‑breeze mornings from the garden terrace.

24‑hour business centre, conference centre and five meeting rooms for events. Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout public areas and rooms, plus train‑station pick‑up on request.

La Fontana Ristorante & Bar (14 GaultMillau points) highlights regional Ticinese and Mediterranean flavours on the garden terrace. A second restaurant and a poolside bar supplement the dining scene; buffet breakfast is served daily and limited room service is available.