Adults-Only Hotels in Ticino

Adults-only hotels in Ticino

Ticino is the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland: palm trees along the shore, Lake Maggiore set against the backdrop of the Alps, and towns such as Lugano, Locarno and Ascona, which combine a Mediterranean atmosphere with Swiss infrastructure. For couples looking for an adults-only hotel away from the bustle of families, the region offers adults-only hotels ranging from boutique rooms in Locarno to a spa hotel in Cademario. If you are planning a holiday for two, you will find hotels without children in various locations across the region.

Lugano, Locarno and the surrounding area

Lugano, situated on the lake of the same name, is the economic and cultural centre of Ticino, with an old town of narrow lanes and a lakeside promenade. Locarno lies on Lake Maggiore and is particularly known for its mild climate, which allows palms and camellias to flourish. A little further north is Cadenazzo on the Magadino plain, while Cademario and Vico Morcote showcase the quieter, hillier side of the canton, with views across the vineyards and Lake Lugano. If you are looking for a hotel without children in Lugano or Locarno, you will find suitable places there; those seeking greater peace and quiet will find it in the smaller towns in the surrounding area.

Ticino is considered the region with the mildest climate in Switzerland, which explains its long summers and comparatively early springs. These climatic advantages, together with its proximity to Italy in terms of language and cuisine, also shape the region.

The adults-only hotels at a glance

These hotels are consistently aimed at adult guests:

• Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa in Cademario is a 4-star hotel with a modern spa concept, infinity pool and Mediterranean cuisine.
• B5 Boutique & Design Hotel – Adults Only in Lugano focuses on stylish, modern design, with art as an integral part of the hotel.
• Relais Castello di Morcote – Adults only in Vico Morcote offers lake views and Mediterranean vegetation surrounding the hotel.
• Caffee dell'Arte Boutique Rooms in Locarno is situated on the sunny shores of Lake Maggiore.
• Hotel Excelsior, also in Locarno, offers a child-free holiday by the lake in sun-drenched southern Switzerland.
• Osteria Centrale in Cadenazzo, on the edge of the Magadino plain, is run as an upscale adults-only hotel.

Design, boutique character and wellness

If you have an eye for architecture and interiors, B5 in Lugano is one of the design hotels in our selection, deliberately placing art and modern design centre stage. Smaller and more personal are the boutique hotels, including Caffee dell'Arte in Locarno. If relaxation is your priority, Kurhaus Cademario offers the most extensive wellness facilities in this selection, with an infinity pool and modern spa concept.

Best time to visit, scenery and cuisine

Thanks to its mild climate, Ticino can be visited throughout much of the year. Spring brings flowering camellias and magnolias, especially around Lake Maggiore; summer brings warm days by the lake and in the side valleys; autumn offers clear views of the surrounding mountains in more pleasant temperatures. Hiking trails lead from the lakeshores up into the vineyards above Vico Morcote or to the higher villages above Lugano, while the lake itself can be enjoyed on boat trips and through water sports. Its proximity to Italy also makes day trips across the border possible, for example to Lake Como, and many couples combine their stay at one of the adults-only hotels with such an excursion.

This proximity is also reflected in the cuisine: Ticino cuisine is regarded as a link between Swiss and Italian traditions. Risotto, polenta and gnocchi feature alongside alpine cheese on menus, accompanied by Ticino Merlot, the canton’s best-known grape variety. In the grotti, traditional Ticinese inns, this cuisine is often served in a particularly simple and hearty style.

Other regions for adults-only hotels in Switzerland

If you are looking for the high Alps rather than a lakeside landscape, you will find comparable tranquillity in Valais with its 4,000-metre peaks, or in Grisons with its wide valleys and mountain lakes. If you would like to experience the character of a large Italian lake beyond the Swiss border, you will also find adults-only hotels on Lake Garda.