Hotel Admiral

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Via Geretta 15, Lugano, Paradiso, TI, 6902
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Admiral

A poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Admiral offers 96 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at Hotel Admiral. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gabriele and Anna Braglia Foundation. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the pool bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Gabriele and Anna Braglia Foundation and Art Museum Lugano
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Admiral offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hotel Admiral also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Paradiso hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1974
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The swimming pool is open to the public as well as hotel guests. The property offers air conditioning during summer months only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 15 November:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Weight limit: 44 lb per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Hotel Admiral offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in September.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Lugano Centre
Holiday Inn Lugano Centre
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel
Hotel Admiral Paradiso
Hotel Admiral Hotel Paradiso

Hotel Admiral Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 687 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, friendly and helpful, clan rooms, lovely breakfast, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff at reception, comfortable rooms and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff from check in through to breakfast. Room always well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So quiet and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adelmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and confortable bed. Very clean bathroom Good car park Great breakfast Fast Wifi Good Aircon Friendly reception
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, we enjoyed our breakfast und our stay here. We loved the surroundings und we'd love to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for Money Simplicity

Wonderful Breakfast variety and quality. Efficient plain clean operation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. We will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aira Vida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was okay. It would have been better if staff were friendlier. Nobody informed me that we can register and use transportation for free since I paid for the city tax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

FATEMAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would have checked out if the booking was refundable, worst room I booked in Italy !! For the price paid! Definitely need to maintain the rooms by all means. The only thing that was good the lobby well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Construction site just outside the window that started up at 7 every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel in a convenient location. The staff were quite friendly and helpful. For areas of improvement, the parking situation could be improved to reduce stress at check-in, being that the hotel requires you to make a separate request to get parking, even though the description says that parking is available (but it is not actually available unless you know that you have to make the separate request in advance because otherwise it is “full”). Luckily there was parking available in a separate parking structure just a short walk around the corner. Secondly, all of the pillows were miserably flat and uncomfortable in our room and also in our friends’ rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was good. There's a lot of construction at the moment across the street (where our window opened out to) and so that is quite loud. They couldn't give us two room keys at check in because they had no extra keys and that made our first day very difficult (one must have a key to turn on lights in the room but my companion wanted to go out in the evening and with only one key, I was left in the dark). We managed to get another room key the next day when they replenished their key cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a fairly decent hotel in Paradiso which is about a 20 minute walk away from central Lugano. We were staying for 4 nights and didn't have food here so our review is predominantly focussed on the room and staff. The room was large which was nice but we had a glass headboard which was very strange and was quite worrying sometimes. Coffee machine provided in the room is a great touch but to only provide 2 (TWO) capsules per day is very limited. Give them credit, when I asked for more I received them but c'mon people, this is a coffee loving country, guests will want a coffee in the morning, then when they return later in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, minimum 4 per day please?
Verified

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied

Pros: Comfortable bed Cons: Faulty Coffee machine flooded floor Kettle with broken thermal cut off , unplugging from mains only option. Television had no English Language channels other than CNBC financial news. Plate glass 'curtains' trapped my finger between them and the ledge; still very sore 3 days later. It would appear from one of the rooftop photos that you can see the lake. I didn't see it when I went on the rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception area was spacious with seating areas indoors and outdoors. The huge breakfast room was well-laid out and had many various options, and it had very efficient staff. There are two elevators that are larger than some other European hotels. The room was spacious, very clean, and the bathroom, also. The only negatives for us were the lighting in the bathroom is not adequate for viewing yourself in the mirror. There is a magnifying mirror on the wall, but the light above the sink is poor. There is a hair dryer but it constantly shuts itself off after only a couple minutes. Then you have to wait until it will work again. Our refrigerator was inoperable, but we didn’t need it and reported it to the main desk. The reception staff was outstanding! They gave us so many directions and explanations and restaurant suggestions that they made our experience in Paradiso memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tülay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr dauberes zimmer , Personal sehr freundlich
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lenaig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo bien excepto la regulación de la temperatura
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Empfang war freundlich und speditiv. Leider ist das Hotel etwas in die Jahre gekommen was man sehr schnell bemerkt, aber für den Preis in Ordnung ist. Was uns wirklich gestört hat war die hellhörigkeit der Räume was einen gesunden Schlaf nicht wirklich ermöglicht.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
War super und das Zimmer war sehr sauber
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026