Hotel Rondinella Locarno

Disappointing small, basic but clean room. To take in the view one has to sit on the balcony and look past other guests/balconies. Deceptive description unless you read the fine print how the lovely man pointed out whilst checking us in. The worst thing about this place though is the noise. The traffic noise is intense and some humming noise that came from a big motor, maybe an aircon, as it turned on and off constantly day and night, not sure exactly what it is,  but it kept us awake most of the night, as it was not only a noise but we could actually FEEL the vibration through our pillows!!! On the second night we were forced to listen to a rock concert until midnight too, and this was on a Thursday. No coffee/tea making facility in the room. No power sockets near the bed.  Also, the tap water has a bad taste and there is a terrible sewage smell in the lower corridors. Unfortunately we cannot recommend this place as we wished we had stayed in a different, better establishment and we will certainly choose elsewhere when we next return to beautiful Locarno and so should you if you value your sleep!