Location on the lakeside promenade means stunning views and a scenic 15-min stroll to city centre.

Free WiFi satisfies both biz travelers and social media addicts.

Well-place Lugano home base close to shops, dining – all the good stuff.

24-hour bar... 'cause it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Modest rooms have modern touches, like sleek decor and plenty of plugins.

Oooh, baby – this is quite the setting. Give the surrounding panorama a complimentary low whistle.

Terminal 1 to the left, Terminal 2 to the right. Closer to your flight, and you’d be on the tarmac.

Brand new place on a quiet street in Parabiago, the City of the Shoes. Cool moveable panels absorb or deflect the sun’s heat to increase energy efficiency.

Thankfully-soundproofed airport hotel is also blissfully close to Lake Maggiore. (Alpine views! Boat rides to Isola Bella island!)

Hit all the local biggies, and keep your peepers open for Clooney sightings(!).

Get the night (or afternoon) started without leaving the onsite bar.

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

On the River Adda, benefiting from the halo of proximity to the world-famous Lake Como. Also: free house bikes!

Funky furniture in the lobby gives the place a cool, quirky vibe.