Continental Parkhotel in Lugano
✅ Multiple reviews mention beautiful, comfortable rooms with balconies offering lake or garden views. ✅ The on-site restaurant receives praise for excellent food and a good breakfast buffet with a wide selection. ✅ Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, describing them as polite and courteous. ✅ The outdoor swimming pool and garden area are highlighted as relaxing and well maintained. ✅ Free city transport passes provided by the hotel add convenience for exploring the city. ❌ Several guests note noise disturbances from passing trains and insufficient soundproofing in some rooms. ❌ One review reports serious issues with overbooking and poor management regarding room allocation. ❌ Parking is limited and can be problematic, with at least one guest reporting damage due to lack of proper parking spaces. ❌ Some guests find the beds too firm and pillows too soft, affecting sleep quality. ❌ A few reviews mention the uphill walk to the hotel and some difficulty navigating from the train station.
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Description
Continental Parkhotel in Lugano is a historic 3-star hotel originally built in 1906 and renovated in 2010. It offers a wide variety of room types, from Standard Single rooms to Privilege rooms, accommodating solo travelers to families. The hotel features modern amenities such as air conditioning, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy extensive facilities including a garden, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, children’s playground, and a restaurant serving buffet and à la carte meals. The hotel also provides free parking, a business center, and meeting facilities. Its service quality rates highly with a staff described as polite and helpful, contributing to an overall guest rating of 8.6/10. However, some guests reported noise issues related to nearby trains, but appreciated the convenient location and comfortable rooms with lake or garden views.
Location
Situated at Via Basilea 28, Continental Parkhotel is just a short walk from Lugano’s train station, providing convenient access to public transport including funiculars to the town and lake areas. The hotel lies approximately 3830 meters from Lido di Campione beach and about 164 km from Zurich Airport (ZRH). Nearby cultural attractions include the Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland at 399 meters and the Museum of Cultures 699 meters away. Dining options close by include AnaCapri Ristorante SA (215 m), Spaghetti Store SA (269 m), and Bio Casa Lugano SA (376 m). The hotel’s proximity to transport hubs and local landmarks makes it a practical base for exploring Lugano.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room at the back of the hotel away from the train tracks.
- Use the north exit elevator of Lugano train station for the easiest access to the hotel.
- Consider bringing earplugs if you plan to keep windows open, as passing trains can be loud.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa, UnionPay
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 06:30-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Fridge
- VIP room amenities
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Portuguese
- Tour assistance
- Picnic area
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Table Tennis
- Children's playground
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 3830 m. It takes 57 minutes To the beach!
Street view
Video: Shower @ Continental Parkhotel (Lugano) Bar Terrace * 06-06-2017
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Reviews
Lovely old hotel well updated. Large beautiful grounds including pool.
Breakfast excellent. Will gladly return
An enjoyable stay.
Breakfast spread was good and staffs are friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Continental Parkhotel
What types of rooms are available at Continental Parkhotel?
Room types include Standard Single, Standard Triple, Standard Quadruple, Standard Double, Comfort Single, Comfort Triple, Comfort Quadruple, Comfort Double, Superior Single, Superior Double, Deluxe Double, Prestige Double, and Privilege rooms.
Is parking available at the hotel?
The hotel offers free parking on its grounds, but some guests have reported limited space and parking difficulties.
Are children allowed to stay at Continental Parkhotel?
Children are not permitted to stay at this property.
Does the hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, breakfast is served buffet style daily from 07:00 to 10:30. Additional breakfast fees are paid directly at the property.
How close is the hotel to Lugano train station?
The hotel is very close to the train station, with multiple reviews noting its convenient walking distance and easy access via the station's north exit elevator.
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Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 429 USD The best time to book is June 29, with rates starting from 336 USD