We stayed here as our 3rd resort on Kuonis Lakes of Switzerland holiday. We had a great journey to Locarno from Lucerne on the William Tell Express - sailing the length of Lake Lucerne and then travelling on by train. We arrived in blistering heat, and the hotel is about 15 minutes walk from the station. Not a good choice in the heat and all up hill! The hotel is family owned and the owner was welcoming. Our standard room was at the front of the hotel. We shared the terrace with the ajoining 3 rooms, with pots dividing up each room's section. There were 2 chairs, table and umbrella and a lounger. The room was clean and looked newly decorated. We were disappointed that it wasn't bigger. There was a wash basin in the room, and the ensuite shower and toilet had been created by taking off part of the bedroom. Whilst these were very clean, it was a very cramped space. You couldn't dry yourself in the 'bathroom', and anyone who was larger or claustrophobic would find it difficult. There wasn't air conditioning but a fan was provided, and it was on all the time! We left the doors to the terrace open, with the shutters closed and fan on all night. The disadvantage of this was that the hotel is on a busy road, so it was noisy. There is a nice garden at the front, where we ate breakfast and evening meals. Somehow the traffic noise seemd less intrusive there. Meals were good and the waiting staff were friendly and efficient. The hotel seemed well geared up for families, with open access internet use, and a room with toys, books and games.

After reading the reviews my partner and I booked this hotel. The hotel itself was ok, nothing out of the ordinary. Our room was very small and the dark hallway to the room made it feel like we were in a prison (not that I have ever been!!). The bathroom was small with only a shower and the sink was located in the bedroom and not in the bathroom. I will say the room was spotless. So, as far as the room went I was disappointed BUT the view we had from the balcony was amazing and made up for everything.

The breakfast was fine and the staff were friendly. The hotel had parking which was great and the surrounding area is beautiful.

Unfortunately I only ended up spending one night at the Camelia, but I wish it had been longer. My room had a large, private balcony overlooking the garden, which was great for reading at night. The bed was very comfortable and the hotel had a welcoming feel to it. Although I didn't get to use it, the hotel had a large reading room that was well stocked with newspapers and magazines. The walls were thin and there was quite a bit of street noise, but the hotel clientele was very quiet and I slept very soundly. I would definitely go back to this hotel!

The Albergo Camelia is a charming hotel within walking distance of the Locarno train station. Our room was big, with a nice balcony overlooking the garden where you can have breakfast and dinner. The garden is just lovely -- in June it was filled with hydrangeas of all colors. Breakfast was ample. I would recommend having dinner from the menu, rather the half-board dinner -- or eating in the city, where there are many restaurants. There is free wireless internet access in the living room off the lobby.