Grand Hotel Locarno

Grand Hotel Locarno is a lakeside hotel in Muralto featuring neoclassical design with lateral corridors and a central section crowned by a semi-elliptical veranda. The building combines formal architectural elements with direct access to Lake Maggiore's shores.

Built between 1874 and 1876 by architect Luigi Fontana, the hotel hosted major European delegations during the 1925 Locarno Conference. This gathering played a key role in reshaping European political relationships of that era.

From 1946 to 1970, this property hosted the Locarno Film Festival with outdoor screenings held in its expansive gardens. The location became a gathering place for filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.

Located near the railway station and Piazza Grande, the property offers convenient access to the city center. Following extensive renovation, it will reopen with modern facilities and comfortable guest accommodations.

The hotel housed one of the world's largest Murano chandeliers, a masterwork created by Venetian artisans during the building's construction. This hand-crafted glass artwork was a defining feature of the interior spaces.

Location: Muralto

Inception: 1876

Architects: Luigi Fontana

Part of: list of cultural properties in Muralto

Address: Via Sempione 17, 6600 Muralto

GPS coordinates: 46.17225,8.79887

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05