Hotel Delfino

The location was perfect for our needs. We were there for our daughter to attend college and the hotel was 3 doors away from her new residence. Quiet location up from the lake. Our room was right by the staircase which was very creaky wood structure. However, there was not much problem with that since everyone was usually in bed by 10:00.

all well the rain!!

Good selection of tourists sites which are readily accesible.

The hotel staff was very nice and helpful on all accounts, and spoke all languages with me and my friends (French, German, Italian and English). The breakfast buffet was very tasty, with lots of variety, and good hours: 7-10 am. The rooms were very nice, with a side view of the lake (despite cranes for construction), nice balcony, comfortable beds, lots of closet and drawer space and a well-appointed bathroom. Also a small room safe for valuables, and a television (if desired), and a mini-bar. Very comfortable, although not huge, room. The lobby staff was very helpful with directions and even printed out a computer schedule of train departures for us. They were knowledgable about the activities in Lugano and surroundings, and friendly and helpful. We had a disappointing dinner one night, but it was a "test" for the new cooks, and we did not receive very good service, were seated in a separate room from the rest of the guests, and the seafood tagliatelle were not good. We also were not given a chance to order dessert - although the "intern cooks" were busy flambeeing some fancy dessert for other guests. But the salad and appetizers were excellent, and other meal selections. The hotel elevator was odd and the doors did not always open at the desired floor; it had a mind of its own and we felt a bit in danger sometimes, since it was out of control. But the stairs were central and easy to take if you had no baggage.