Continental Parkhotel

Switzerland , Lugano
LUGANO, Via Basilea, 28
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10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Joanna

Beautiful room and bathroom at the front of the hotel. Had large balcony, shared with other rooms (although nobody else used it when we were there). Extremely comfortable room with efficient aircon. Food in the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was the hotel's home-grown/produced wine. Breakfast also great, with loads of choice. Staff polite and helpful. Some noise from passing trains when windows were open, but being near the station was a requirement for us, and this didn't impact our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Ian

I booked this hotel mainly because it is near the station and I wanted to travel around the Ticino region by train. I wasn't expecting such a charming property that reflects the grand era of travel of a century ago. Despite its age, it has been very well upgraded and my room was very comfortable, with a balcony view of the garden and its many palm trees. The \"Parkhotel\" in the name is well merited -- the grounds are substantial and are like an oasis around the building. My stay was only for three nights and I was out and about during the day so I didn't have an opportunity to take advantage of this.

Breakfast was well organized and a wide selection was on offer. Based on the listing in Hotels.com, I was under the impression that there was no lift, but there are in fact two lifts, and these can be accessed directly from the ground level without having to climb the stairs to reach the lobby.

If I ever come back to Lugano, I would definitely stay here and I'd make time to take advantage of the \"park.\"

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Sheen

Convenient location. Very close to the train station. Beautiful balcony view. Friendly staff. Overall very nice experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Annie

What a lovely hotel! The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was just excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

William

First time and loved it

Lovely old hotel well updated. Large beautiful grounds including pool.
Breakfast excellent. Will gladly return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Toni

Fantastic! Rooms are beautiful, quiet, and with a wonderful view of the lake, if you are on the lake side of the hotel. Beautiful swimming pool and fun happy hour. All great! Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Christopher

easy walk from train station

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Marion

Very convenient for the railway station and funicular into the town/ lake. The garden is beautiful and the restaurant good and quite reasonable.
An enjoyable stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Vincenzo

Very nice stay , few steps away from the station . Beautiful view on the lake. Recommended

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Vincent

It was first class all the way

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2024

WARREN

A bit of uphill walk to the hotel. Near to the train station and easy access to the town center.

Breakfast spread was good and staffs are friendly.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2024

Sathiya

No coffee maker or kettle; When asked for one, I was given one to carry myself.
TV Remote didn't work;
No light blocker curtains and room was too bright all night from the lights outside the room;couldn't sleep at all,
Train noise throughout the night

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Irene

Conveniently located next to train station and walkable with luggage. Hotel is nice and clean with good views of lake.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

Maureen

Great hotel - spent a night and wish I had more time.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Michael

Would stay again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

Morag

Easy to get to via nearby station and very helpful staff

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2023

Melvin

The value for the cost was lacking. Room was so-so and the cost was quite high.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2023

Scott

Beautiful place and larger than normal rooms ,
We did not realize that this hotel is literally 100 feet off the main train station and with working air condition, we tried to sleep with the windows open . Our bed shook all night long and not in a good way . Great location and views but no sleep

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Great Place to stay.

Everything was wonderful location close to train station. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious comfortable and clean. Breakfast good variety to choose from. Restaurant dinner excellent food and service. Lovely hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2022

Dr. Dietrich

All good

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2022

REMIGIUSZ

Assigned room does not have blackout or sun blocking drapes/blinds.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2022

Nicole

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2022

Alexandra

The rooms were clean and pleasant. Beautiful views and kind, helpful staff. Wine and grappa were made homemade on the property, which was delicious.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Great stay

Beautiful older hotel, renovated to today’s standards. Breakfast staff and front desk were so helpful, kind and willing to answer any questions. We were taking a train to Milan for the day so picked the hotel because of close proximity to station. Literally a 3-5 minute walk. However, we had a lake view room with balcony and the trains, of course, were very noisy at night - thank goodness for double pained windows and an air conditioner.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Next to train station allows easy access to shuttle to milano for alternate days meetings

Glacier express train to Swiss alps is wonderful

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2020

The breakfast is very comprehensive plus their restaurant for dinner is surprisingly good.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2019

Simon

Not as good as 9.4/10

The single bed was too small to an adult. AC was not working, and no tissue we provided! Found insects in bathroom in the morning! When talked to receptionist was answered it was normal in the season!

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Place was ok. Noisy with work going with railroad tracks and no way to keep room cool except to open window. Bed was very firm.. staff was helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Next to train station. Very convenient. Ticino pass is nice.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Easy check-in. Room spacious and clean. Great views and excellent breakfast buffet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

A pleasant surprise

I selected this hotel for its proximity to the train station as was staying for 1 night with arrival and departure on panoramic trips. Although the hotel is above the train lines, there is no steep climb like in many other locations and it is completely soundproofed with very nice views into the garden area, spacious rooms, a very nice buffet breakfast and open air pool of a good size to do laps even. You could take funicular down to the city centre/lake and back. The staff was nice and both check-in and check-out were quick. I definitely would recommend this hotel and wish I stayed longer.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very good start and hotel recommended for a relax weekend

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2019

Annist

Great location, very close to station.
Happy Hour was great and very good value.
Staff pleasant and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2019

Andrew

One night in Lugano

Exceptional service and attention to detail.. being picky the only downside was we were offered happy hour cocktails by the pool bar waiter but had to walk down to the bar and carry them back back up to the pool on a tray.. it was like I want to take your order but you had to get it yourself.. not a problem but seemed wrongly presented..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Clayton

Outstanding hotel in all areas.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, 5 mins walk from train station. Room was spacious and comfortable with air con. Staff were generally helpful although they did not give us good directions to the airport.

There were no curtains, only some gauze, so the room was bright in the morning and it's not possible to sleep in. There are limited amenities in the room, e.g. no cups/mugs, tea, kettle, conditioner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Paul

Centrally located hotel with comfortable beds

Hotel is located right next door to main train station, rooms are of good quality and a great veranda for meals and breakfast overlooking the lake. Beds were very comfortable and hotel is within easy reach of main areas of Lugano for sight seeing

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2019

Dennis

Exceptionally close to train. Very clean and roomy. Sevice in restaurant was excellent. Lacked blackout curtains and robes for superior room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient next to train station and short walk to center of town. Charming old fashioned Swiss family run hotel. Some rooms have spectacular views of lake. Very pleasant. Nice breakfast included.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Sam

On site parking, good breakfast and super clean. Short walk to the center of town.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2019

Peter

Great hotel!!

We had a great time, this is a historic property and was above our expectations.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient to train station. Traditional Swiss hotel. Efficient.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Next to train station. Very convenient and to shuttle buses to malpensa airport

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2018

Verena

Super stay

We have stayed here numerous times over the past 15 years as I am originally from Lugano. We received a free upgrade (as we have one other time). Front desk staff friendly and helpful, happy hour and breakfast fabulous. The only suggestion is having glasses in the room for water or drinks and Kleenex would be great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

Terence

Fabulous hotel with great staff

Fabulous hotel with great staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2018

Alma

It was an ok experience. Disappointingly small room. Breakfast was poor selection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Amos

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2018

Neil

Not for overnighter

Bit Inconveniently located for a transit visitor, car park not ideal, centre simple venicular down into centre, didn’t eat in hotel so can’t judge food.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2018

Wei

very clean and friendly hotel with very good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2017

Nice hotel & very helpful front office manager

We had a room in the main building with lake view and a balcony. It was very pleasant. The hotel grounds are extensive and beautiful. Breakfast has more choices than other places were we have stayed. Reception desk staff were nice. Martina Marcolli, the front office manage, was specially helpful. We will recommend this hotel to friends.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel near train station

Very nice large comfy rooms

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Comfortable

The pool was marvelous. A comfortable and enjoyable stay. Some of the other guests were loud and boisterous, but there's not a lot the hotel can do about that.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2017

Shmuel

Beautiful, charming, old-world hotel

Hotel is charming. We had a room with a.balcony overlooking Lake Lugano. Just beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous & kept up beautifully. Though the actual hotel is quite old, they have updated the amenities to make it quite modern without taking away the old-world charm. StFf is extremely helpful & friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2017

David

Lugano at its best.

The hotel was one of the best I have stayed in. Very attentive staff, beautiful room with marvellous view. We stayed for 4 nights and had a very relaxing time. Plenty to do in and around Lugano. Remember to get a Ticini visitor pass which gives you FREE travel on many services, and discounts off others. Available at the hotel.

We visited the Alprosa chocolate factory at Caslano and Ponte Tresa.

The hotel has been recently completely rebuilt, and has very modern facilities in a mature surroundings. The gardens and swimming pool are first class.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2016

Jim

friendly staff, great breakfast

clean, comfortable hotel that's close to the train station.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2016

Anemone

Exceptional staff

Amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2016

Jamie

Good if you can walk uphill and need railwayaccess

It is a good hotel with good and clean rooms, with a great view of Lugano and tasty breakfast. But the climb from Lugano town to the hotel can be hard for older people

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2016

Yaacov

Luxury room/Hotele

The room was very large 30 Sm, large bat separate toilet room, very lage double bedroom/
brackfast above the average

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2016

Stephen

As always a nice stay. Restaurant food could have been better but still a lovely location and good value.

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2016

Irina

very nice stay

We enjoyed our 2 days here. The location was close to the train station and it was easy to walk down to the main area of town and the return by Funibus was very quick and easy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2016

Andrew

Convenient and good value hotel

We stayed 4 nights. The staff and service was great. They have a wonderful fresh water pool where you can swim laps.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2016

A&P

A charmer

The hotel dates back to the 19th Century and one can see that it was a grand hotel in those days. There are many old photos decorating the walls.
The hotel is walking distance from the train station. Our room faced the side and back, so the noise was not bad.
The hotel is up a hill and the views are amazing.
The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Breakfast was good and we even ate a few dinners at the hotel.
The pool is a lap pool and fantastic. Cold when you enter, but wonderful once you start to swim!
Piece de resistance....we had a Prestige Room. Wow! It was amazing. So was the bathroom.
Negative...the wasn't help to bring our luggage from the train station to the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2016

Leon

Decent hotel with free parking

Nice enough hotel but the decor and atmosphere felt a little bit old fashioned and having seen its best days. It's a great property on the outside but the room was uninspiring, although perfectly clean and comfortable and very spacious. Also the proximity of the train tracks made it noisy with the windows open. Still, nice pool and next to a lovely park with views of Lake Lugano.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Great Lugano Access

Easy access to downtown by bus/funicular (funicular under repair during stay) so it was a short inexpensive bus ride.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2016

Judith

Exceptional service

Guiseppe in the bar provided exceptional service with grace and good humour. Thanks Guiseppe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Two nights in Lugano

Hotel was elegant and beautiful! Wonderful back yard with bar in the garden full of flowers. There is restaurant on the same property on the hill surrounded by bushes and palm trees, very nice service and food in rustic style. Location might be a problem, you need to cross train rails to get to the city center but it was not a problem for us. It was quite at night.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

One night on the way to Rhine Valley boat cruise.

Hotel staff was very nice and accommodating, they were able to give us a suite despite the fact that we messed up our reservation.

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Well presented classic old but newly renovated hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2016

Nancy

Excellent location

Parking on the property with no extra fees was a big plus. Easy walking to old town. We had a beautiful view of the lake from our room. Breakfast buffet was excellent and included hot eggs and breakfast meats.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2016

Peter

Nice hotel close to rail station

This hotel was completely renovated in 2007 through 2010. It sits high above the lake and the center of Lugano. The walk to the center tourist activities is about 15 to 20 min. And down hill. The return trip is not as easy. You may want to get s taxi back. The hotel offers complimentary ful buffet breakfast and happy hour a in the bar from 5 to 6 pm.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2016

Verified traveler

Perfect Stay

Could not have chosen a better hotel for location, comfort, amenities, restaurant and staff. Whilst it is not located downtown, it is a 3 min walk from train station. Walking downtown is only 10 min, or catch #2 bus. We decided to have dinner at hotel after long day of travel, and the food and staff were excellent. We had to stop ourselves eating there the next night - instead choosing one of the tourist cafes in square. Not at good as hotel. Our room was huge with distant views of mountains and lake glimpse. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Close to train station. Good view of Lake Lugano. Spacious room. A real shower in the bath room. Best hotel we stayed at in Italy and Switzerland. Seeing palm trees in Switzerland, who would have known.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Awesome stay

We didnt know that this hotel has such a long history. Bathroom and room have been refurbished and its new. Clean and comfortable. The hotel food is also delicious (our dinner) Its very near to the train terminal just 2 mins walk (almost next to it!) Its a good stay and highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Great character and charm can be found here. Nice comfortable room and amenities. Breakfast was delicious and the view was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel with super friendly staffs!

The hotel is conveniently located just slightly right next to & a little above the train station in altitude. The hotel staffs are so amazing and very accommodating in every aspect. The room and washroom is super clean and neat.

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2015

Monika

You will see me again.....

The room was very small, but very, very clean. It's greatly appreciated that the bathroom has a walk-in shower, something rare in older hotels! The staff is very, very friendly, a great reason to come back!

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2015

Ken

Well located next to the train station.

The staff were extremely helpful & knowlegeable about Lugano.
The Barman, reception & restaurant staff were all very friendly.
Guiseppe in the bar was fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2015

Karin

Nice hotel and staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2015

Peter

Elegant hotel with views to lake and mountains

We selected this hotel because of its proximity to the main railway station in Lugano (we were touring using a Swiss rail pass) and it proved an excellent choice.
Check-in was swift and straightforward, and our room - with balcony - at the front of the hotel gave views across the lake to the mountains beyond. All the facilities in the room were in good order and the free wi-fi was easy to access. Good soundproofing meant that we were not disturbed at all by traffic on the adjacent rail line.
There was a wide choice of items at breakfast, and a good range of dishes available - at sensible prices - in the restaurant. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Check-in and check-out were swift and straightforward; everything was well organised.
Our only regret was that we were only able to stay three nights.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2015

Patricia

excellent hotel !!

I travel to Lugano frequently. This hotel is my favorite place to stay. Short walk into center of town, great panoramic restaurant across from hotel. Nice breakfast!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel convenient to train and city

Smooth arrival and short walk from train station so I did not need a car. Walk downhill to city center and shops and museums. It was a lovely setting, but of course Lugano is a lovely city.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2015

Mark

Great hotel but long walk to restaurants

We loved the Continental Park especially since we had a view of the lake. The room, while historic, worked great and was very comfortable. The balcony was an added bonus. After dinner in town, we had a great time at the beautiful bar with its outside seating area. It’s a very short walk to the train station but it’s a bit of a hike to the shops and restaurants by the lake. If you are in shape, its 10-15 minutes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2015

Patricia

Excellent place to stay!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2015

Wow!

This place is top notch. Loved everything about it. If you stay here, you're going to love Lugano even more than you already will. 4-stars at 3-star price!

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

My room was very small even though I was told it was an \"upgrade\".There was no bedside table and the only socket to charge the phone at night was away from the bed.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2015

David

best of both worlds

We were wanting to be close to the city and center, but not so close that we spent all our money on location. This was the perfect mix of distance and price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2015

Elizabeth

Continental Parkhotel

We loved Lugano and the hotel. Wonderful accommodations. The history of the hotel was interesting.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2015

Viktor

Near the station and easy access to town

I stayed here because it was within walking distance to the train station. It is also an easy 10-15 minute walk to downtown and the lake. The rooms are clean and the wifi was excellent. Nice pool area and excellent breakfast buffet.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2015

larry

Convenience with mediocricy

Stayed here because close to train station. All cobblestone walkways and stair nor ramps. Room was in need of rehab, bug on bedspread and no blackout blinds. Bed was hard. Breakfast was good variety. Don't sacrifice quality for location.
Room next to elevator. Paid for delux room ( no view nor balcony) offered upgrade to \"superior\" room(higher floor & away from elevator for higher cost). Requested a different room but none available. I checked out early.
Not a great experience.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Pleasant Hotel well positioned for railway travellers. No complaints.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Nice

Comfy hotel for a good price

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2015

Ralph

Great historic hotel with spectacular views.

Booked a double room superior. Room was very nice. Air tub, tv in the bathroom. Nice balcony with lake and pool views. Motorized shutters made it possible to sleep in. Very nicely decorated. Staff was top notch, especially bar tender. Loved the character of the hotel and it's close location to train station and town center.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2015

gerry

Airy, pleasant and efficient hotel.

Our room was large and comfortable , with lovely views over the Lake. (Apparently, the Annexe is to be avoided). The bed had a great Memory Foam mattress, so no backache. The shower and bath were part of the open room, separate from the sink and toilet, an odd arrangement. The staff were welcoming and friendly, without exception, from Reception to the pool attendant. The grounds are lush and very pleasant on a hot day.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2015

Vita

Paradise or Shangralah

This was like being in paradise. The room was gorgeous and large with a lake view. The staff was like family in the end. They are all gracious and friendly, as well as helpful. The bed was very comfortable. It is a stones throw to the train so the location is beautiful, quiet and convenient. The breakfast was wonderful. I would go back again. I kept calling it my retirement home because it was a magnificent setting in the Alps, on the Lake.

They offered a happy hours when drinks were half price but they also offer delicious nibbles that they bring to your table. You can sit outside watching the sun set looking at a marvelous garden of palm trees and flowering plants. We stayed in the room where the writer Hermann Hesse used to stay when he was spending time in Logano. The restaurant offered daily specials and all the food was delicious and first rate. It was great not to have to leave the hotel to find a good restaurant or bar. It is all there with the swimming pool and fitness room. It was like being at the Bel Air Hotel. You won't regret a stay at this hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2015

Sharma

Nice hotel close to city centre.

Nice hotel close to city centre. Had difficulties with parking on arrival as there were a number of taxies picking up guests. Nice clean room, excellent breakfast but the cost was on the high side

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2015

Philip

Great place

Great place unfortunately we only had 1 night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2015

Roney

Pleasant stay

Clean and comfortable hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2015

Glenys

Great location and good hotel

We visited here during the Giro d'Italia and it was well located to see the events. The staff were friendly, the room great and good value for money. If travelling by train, very well located as it's right next to a station and has excellent views over the Lake.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2015

Julie

Excellent hotel.

We were upgraded to a suite on the top floor with amazing views. I can honestly say we have never stayed anywhere so palacial! We also booked an evening meal which was excellent and very filling. Breakfast in comparrison let itself down a little, but was still of a good standard. We would DEFINITELY stay here again if in Lugano at any time. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and used English to help us.

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2015

Venkat B

Fantastic-renovated hotel, close to Lugano station

Everything about the hotel is good -- nice, clean rooms and very quite and really comfortable.
Check in was very easy and done in next to no time. I liked the fact that they did not ask for any ID -- they trust you and ask only for your Passport number that you write down in the rego form !!

Only downside is that there's no tea/coffee making in the room.