Granted Villa Marita is only 2* BUT... Poor 'Reception' (hallway with table and information leaflets - but no signs/personnel) - had to wander downstairs to kitchen area to fine someone to check-in. Very poor security. 'Office' closed in the morning so key left with someone in the kitchen - no proper check-out (luckily we had prepaid through Expedia, so were... More

Pros: The room had a balcony from which you could view the surrounding mountains – but certainly not view the lake, as the photo on the booking site eluded to. While there was no elevator, we had only one short flight of stairs to our room. The hotel is located in a nice residential area. Free parking was available and... More

Stayed at Villa Marita for two nights recently. The hotel is difficult to find as I found two signs pointing in opposite directions which confused matters somewhat. On arrival I found it difficult to find the "reception" which turned out to be a room downstairs. The rooms can only be described as adequate and they have not been decorated for... More

My family stayed in this hotel for a week, and the lobby is ok, but the rooms are dirty and the showers have mildew in them. After asking for the shower to be cleaned, it was still dirty. I payed way too much for this hotel per night, for the quality of room I had. The internet access is limited... More

The Villa Martia is a discount hotel on a hillside above Lugono, Switzerland: it is in a residential area in walking distance of the city, although the hillside is very steep. Be sure to have a good map to find it: signage is minimal; there is limited parking available adjacent to the hotel. The hotel itself is dark with a... More

My husband and I went for a 6 day vacation in Lugano, Switzerland. The charming, homey Villa Marita hotel became our home away from home. The cute, clean, and comfortable room with its balcony, the magnificent mountain view, the charming inviting dining room, with its wide doors opening to a beautiful garden with comfortable lounge chairs, was the best place... More