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Completely renovated in 2012 and 2013, Hotel Rio Muralto occupies a 19th-century villa in a central location opposite the Locarno Train Station and a 10-minute walk from Piazza Grande, and offers you air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a buffet breakfast. Parquet flooring, a bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and lots of natural daylight are further features of each room at the Rio Garni Hotel. The Gerre Golf Course in Losone and the Partriziale Ascona Golf Course are 1.2 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Locarno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything, close to the train station. The front desk person was great, very helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
  • Nicola
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fantastic building! Right nearby the train station. 5 minutes walk from the Piazza Grande. At the reception, Giacomo was super friendly!
  • David
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly l, professional and accommodating staff. We were able to park the car behind the hotel, super close to the station and the lake. Great breakfast, very clean room. Easily accessible at night time. A lot of value for the money.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Rio Muralto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel Rio Muralto takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Rio Muralto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Please inform Hotel Rio Muralto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Rio Muralto

  • Room options at Hotel Rio Muralto include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • Hotel Rio Muralto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Hotel Rio Muralto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hotel Rio Muralto is 2,450 feet from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Rio Muralto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Rio Muralto is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.