The warmth of a stone fireplace greets guests in the lobby. Designer Guy Prache has added antiques, lamps and carpets from his jaunts to Nepal.

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

Perfectly situated for exploring nearby sights, bites & bars.

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

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

Sweet location not far from Gran Paradiso Nat’l Park, with panoramic views of the Alps from the breakfast terrace.

Views so gorgeous we might just sit by the windows in our pj’s all day.

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

You know what’s nice to wake up to? Free breakfast, that’s what.

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

Free WiFi satisfies both biz travelers and social media addicts.

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

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