This is a hotel that I discovered 15 years ago and have visited every time I go to Europe-I always design my European travels to include this destination. It is quiet, peaceful and totally charming with just the right touch of elegance. It isn't a generic america boutique hotel. Dinners on the patio, overlooking the lake-under vine covered arbors, is... More

If nothing else, waking up to the view of Lake Lugano makes Stella d'Italia fantastic. But there is much more to this classy old small hotel - great food served in an outdoor lakeside setting, comfy rooms, attentive service and proximity to the city of Lugano have made this place a mandatory stopover for virtually every one of our trips... More

Well, I cannot believe some of the comments regarding the owners. They are Italian and whilst their English is good, it is not 100%. Therefore, they respond much better to conversations in Italian. The British, especially, make no effort to learn another language and this lets us down throughout Europe. If you are regular travellers to Italy, as we are,... More

Perfection is the name of this hotel. I mean, even the (minor) flaws make this gem charmer. The location is breathtaking: the lake, the mountains, the isolation sensation, the quietness, blue skies, little boats, old italian houses on the edge of water... I guess ALL rooms face the lake. The hotel decoration is exquisite and my wife and I felt... More

On our way back from Tuscany to Belgium, we stopped in San Mamete, next to Lugano in this gorgeous hotel. Nice reception, excellent food and kids enjoyed the swimming in the lake as the hotel is literally with its feet in the water. Why on earth did i had to take my car and go back home .... More

A hideaway on the edge of Lake Lugano's northeastern shore (and just back into Italy), this is a very well run hotel, good accommodations, excellent food and srevice and a great view. More

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for four nights in September. Others have stated the furniture is a bit old fashioned and that is true, but the hotel was really very charming. We had a larger double room with balcony overlooking Lake Lugano. Views were amazing and the hotel is very clean and well kept. The area is... More

Quite area, Great access to the lake, very good service More

Forget about the old fashioned furniture. All the rest is just soooo cool. More