The room was clean and the balcony with the afternoon sun was a welcome treat after spending a few days in the north where it had been cold and rainy. The bathroom was TINY - it was a one-piece molded plastic unit and reminded us of something you'd find on a ship. We were there only one night so it... More

We stayed at Art Stella Hotel for 1 night after finishing our Bernina Express trip in Lugano. While the hotel website is challenging because of the flash feature – I was able to take screen shots of the directions to the hotel. These directions were easy to follow (and way better than the google walking directions). It’s super quick to... More

The best feature of Art Hotel Stella was its location near the train station. It was easy to bring the luggage from the train station instead of having to get it down the hill to the main part of Lugano. The room was tiny, but clean. The two main issues were the A/C unit, which although it cooled the room,... More

Basic hotel accommodation. No frills in every way from rooms to foid to staff. Its very compact could do with some updating. I stayed for a few nights & I found it too uncomfortable. Pillows really flat & I didn't sleep until 3am each night so didn't feel at all rested. Shame because it is very clean & the staff... More

Well priced (for swiss stds) & within walking distance of the center of Lugano Parking in Lugano is not easy ant this hotel has no parking area so you have to find a place on a street nearby. The room was nice, spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was tiny but clean and adequate. Breakfast is varied and nice. There is... More

I have to admit I'm a little torn about this hotel. It could be rated higher but there are some quirks that keep it rated a little low. The biggest quirk is the receptionist whonI think is the owner. To say she is a little cool to the clientele is an understatement. She showed little or no interest in the... More

The WORST hotel we've ever stayed. Breakfasts were awfull - one sort of cheese (in Switzerland), meat and salami, without any vegetables in sommer, one sort of muesli that looks very strange, tasteless croassants and only for those who wake up early. Tiny room that need to be renovated, DOWNY blankets in sommer, very old and that's why loud air... More

If it weren't necessary to deal with the wife of this establishment who runs the show, I wouldn't be writing. The location is okay, the husband's contemporary art collection in the common grounds is stunning. The pool, terraces and grounds are nice, but the rooms and baths are tiny...even by European standards. Unfortunately the hostess was curt, extremely unhelpful and... More

My husband and I spent only one night here, but would gladly have stayed longer. We arrived without a reservation, having deserted a not-very-nice apartment rental on Lake Como. We were welcomed at the Stella, which we had found through an old copy of Rick Steves' Switzerland. It was very hot and a dip in the small pool was bracing... More