Minusio Locarno, Switzerland
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Giardino GroupLakefront boutique palazzo
Italian spirit meets Swiss lakeside calm across an intimate retreat anchored by an expansive open-air roof deck over Lake Maggiore.
What it’s good at
Listed
Mediterranean lakeside hospitality along the promenade linking Minusio directly to Locarno.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Rooms are at once contemporary and classic, in that effortless Italian style, and there’s a focus on the finer things in life
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set on the peaceful Minusio promenade, the hotel connects directly to scenic walking trails running along the shore into Locarno.
The rooms
Vibrant Designers Guild fabrics and sleek glass accents frame panoramic lake views, complemented by bespoke dipiù Spa bath products.
Paddleboards and bikes
Complimentary stand-up paddleboards launch straight onto Lake Maggiore, and city bicycles wait for rides along the promenade.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Ristorante Giardino Lago
Tables sit along the water's edge, serving Mediterranean seafood and handmade pasta under a canopy of trees.
At the table
The open-air Roof Lounge serves aperitivos and spritzes beside a tiled bar counter looking out over the water.
How it began
Giardino Group reimagined this historic lakefront palazzo in 2011, pairing classic Mediterranean villa architecture with contemporary boutique design.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.