Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 64 min drive
Lugano-Paradiso - 5 min walk
Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 23 min walk
Lugano Station - 27 min walk
Lugano Funicular Station - 25 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
I Due Sud - 6 min walk
OK-Bar - 7 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria Tivoli - 3 min walk
Ristorante Beirut - 2 min walk
La Piazzetta - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Admiral
Located just 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the airport, Hotel Admiral offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the pool bar. A rooftop terrace, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
96 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
The swimming pool is open to the public as well as hotel guests. The property offers air conditioning during summer months only.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (up to 20 kg per pet)*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (CHF 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1974
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 20 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 40 per vehicle (one-way)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 15 November:
Swimming pool
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 20 per night with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from July to September
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Admiral offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Admiral does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Admiral?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Admiral?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Admiral?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 20 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Admiral?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CHF 40 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Admiral?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Admiral?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (4-min drive) and Casinò di Campione (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Admiral and nearby?
Hotel Admiral has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Hotel Admiral like?
Hotel Admiral is in the heart of Paradiso, a short 5-minute walk from Lugano-Paradiso and 14 minutes' walk from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Hotel Admiral Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2024
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.
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jul 2024
Good property, close to lake
Srikanth
Srikanth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Very nice place
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Jul 2024
Alla
Alla, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2024
Tony
Tony, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Jun 2024
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.
Chance
Chance, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Tony
Tony, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Khalfan
Khalfan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
4 Oct 2023
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.
Aira Vida
Aira Vida, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2023
lovely place!!
janice
janice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jun 2023
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?
Neil
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
20 May 2023
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.
FATEMAH
FATEMAH, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2023
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Jan 2023
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.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2022
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2022
Value for Money Simplicity
Wonderful Breakfast variety and quality. Efficient plain clean operation