Locarno, SwitzerlandLocarno Monti
Hotel Belvedere Locarno
Funicular hillside estate
Locarno Monti Locarno, Switzerland
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Funicular hillside estate
This former noble residence sits high above Lake Maggiore, tied to the town by a historic funicular that stops right outside.
What it’s good at
Listed
A fifteenth-century noble estate preserving original baroque frescoes and an antique fireplace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Built above the lake and at the foot of the famous Madonna del Sasso, this hotel offers fully renovated guestrooms, all with a lake view, plus a spa
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary stands just uphill, and the funicular carries you straight down to Piazza Grande.
The rooms
Rooms face south over Lake Maggiore, looking straight out across the water toward the surrounding mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Swimmers drift between the indoor pool and the sun deck outside, set against the forested mountainside.
The spa
Treatment rooms use Swiss botanical skincare by Alpeor, and quiet lounges look out toward the Madonna del Sasso.
The gym
Treadmills and cardio machines sit behind floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight out into the gardens and mountains.
Restaurant
La Fontana Ristorante & Bar
An open kitchen prepares Ticinese specialties, and a curved marble bar serves aperitifs beneath striped stone columns.
At the table
Granite tables sit beneath a grape pergola at Grotto al Sasso, and cocktails are poured beside the courtyard fountain.
How it began
The Ticinese Lissi family bought the property in 2000, saving the historic hotel from conversion into private apartments.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.