Hotel Delfino  

In Lugano's Loreto quarter, a short walk from the lakeshore and the pedestrian route into the heart of town. Centrally located near Art Museum Lugano, MASI and LAC, Hotel Delfino is minutes from Via Nassa and the Lungolago. Lugano (Agno) airport is about 5 km away.

This 3-star Mediterranean hotel was renovated in 2011 and has 50 guestrooms. Rooms come with private balconies, minibars, flat-screen TVs, A/C and bathrooms with bathtubs or showers plus hair dryers. Expect relaxed, garden-and-pool-facing décor and straightforward comforts. Check-in is until 9pm; contact the hotel if you expect to arrive later.

Seasonal outdoor pool with poolside bar and terrace, a garden and picnic area, plus a lounge and library for downtime. Shuttle services (area and roundtrip airport shuttle) and on-site self-parking are available for a surcharge. Rooms have balconies so you can step outside and breathe in the city or garden air.

24-hour business center and a functional meeting room make this a solid pick for work trips. Express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services keep things efficient. Complimentary wireless internet access and airport-shuttle options simplify business travel logistics.

Restaurant Delfino serves regional cuisine poolside with alfresco seating and garden views. Sip cocktails at the poolside bar or order room service during limited hours to keep things easy after a day of sightseeing.