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Why is Hotel Serpiano the best Swiss Hotel with a view around Ticino, Switzerland for our short break?…

I was looking for a short break to be able to relax and unwind, away from the busy city centre and away from work. I wanted to experience a relaxing and care-free holiday which is why I have chosen Switzerland, in particular the Ticino region which is the Italian region or part of Switzerland. Located just 45 minutes drive from Milan, Italy.

INTERESTING FACT:

Switzerland is a country surrounded by France, Italy, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein. Which is why the people residing in Switzerland can speak 5 different languages; German, French, Italian, English and Romansh.

Why choose Hotel Serpiano?

Hotel Serpiano was a previous retreat and recreational place perfect for those in need of a piece of peace and quiet away from the hassle and bustle. Currently, Hotel Serpiano is working on getting registered as a Swiss Bike Hotel perfect pit stop for people who enjoy cycling and hiking. Hotel Serpiano is surrounded by one of the most stunning landscapes perfect for any outdoor activity for all ages.

INTERESTING FACT:

Did you know the Hotel Serpiano is located on top of Monte San Giorgio which was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. If you are a fan of Jurassic Park, there is a fossil museum nearby housing fossils dating back 200 million years ago.

After successfully parking our car on the guests parking area the receptionist greeted us warmly in both Italian and English, we were then offered a welcome drink which is cucumber infused water perfect after a 45 minutes drive from Milan Malpensa.

The receptionist presented our key after sorting out our room for 2 nights and was briefed on how to get to our room and where the restaurant, pool and other amenities are at. We were also offered a voucher with Free Welcome Drinks for 2, and 10% discount on the a la carte dinner on the in-house restaurant which can be used throughout your entire stay. Also, luckily during our visit the Spa centre was offering a 30% discount on all massage therapy.

NOTE:

Make sure to ask the receptionist for any offers available to make the most of your stay and make the most of your budget.

Our overall first impression of their customer service was wonderful, as the receptionist made the effort to inform us about all the offers that is going on for the day and what activities they offer. She also handed us a booklet for the wellness and spa centre just in case we wanted to make the most of our stay.

Beside the reception desk is a huge key holder shelving unit made of wood revealing the number of rooms available. The reception has a cosy and shabby chic inspired interior creating a homey and welcoming feel to all guests visiting the hotel.

On the right hand side of the reception desk is the brochure/magazine corner all about Switzerland and the municipalities surrounding lake Lugano.

TOP OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO TRY

CABLE CAR to Brusino

As Hotel Serpiano is located in an isolated area on top of Monte San Giorgio, the quickest way to get close to Lake Lugano is via Cable Car to Brusino Arsizio which takes around 4 minutes. Brusino Arsizio is a small municipality located at the base of Monte San Giorgio which would normally take around 20 to 25minutes via car.

The cable car is open from April until October each year dependent on the weather condition. One way ticket costs around CHF 8.00 (Adult), CHF 4.00 (Children from 4-14), CHF 7.00 (bike/dog). For Return trip the ticket costs around CHF 14.00 (Adult), CHF 7.00 (Child), CHF 7.00 (bike/dog). All kids under 4 are FREE of charge. For more detail about the cable car please click here.

HIKING or TREKKING

Having located on top of Monte San Giorgio standing tall at 1097m high Hotel Serpiano’s location is the perfect spot for hiking and trekking. The hiking signpost is scattered all around the area leading towards the geo-paleontological path (13.49km) uncovering fossil deposits dating back 200 million years ago, making Monte San Giorgio known as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Make the most of your hike/trek by asking the reception for an official map trail for safety purposes. Ensure that you are all geared up with all the equipment and food you will need as the geo-paleontological path will take around hours on average. For more details about this route please do click here.

CYCLING (Road bike of Mountain Bike)

Hotel Serpiano is on its way to getting registered as an official Swiss Bike Hotel, this is due to its location they offer the perfect pit stop for cyclist enthusiast. There are various MTB & Cycle tours available hosted by Hotel Serpiano:

• Serpaino flow ride – Half a day tour with 20km disctance including 400m climb
• San Giorgio extended tour – All day tour 40km distance including 670m climb
• Tour de la Montagna – All day tour 34km disctance including 800m climb

For more details about the available cycle tour please chick here.

WELLNESS & SPA Available

Swimming Pool

The pool is a great lap pool perfect for all ages as the deepest level is just 5ft. The pool is wide enough to accommodate as much people as it can. In front of the pool is a nice bay large window boasting the beautiful view of Lake Lugano overlooking Morcote.

Jacuzzi

Wanting a more relaxing experience? Why not try the Jacuzzi, which is located just on the right-hand side of the Swimming pool upon entering the area. The Jacuzzi is perfect for people of all ages and can accommodate 6 people max in one go. This is a nice addition to the swimming pool area for everyone wanting to just relax and loosen up.

Sauna

If you prefer sauna’s and steaming your body, the sauna is perfect for you. To get to the sauna, enter the Wellness Centre sliding doors and over to your left there will be a small passageway with the Sauna sign on top. As you approach the small passage way there is two doors. The first door is the changing area. The other door leads to a private room leading towards the steam and sauna room.

Gym

The Gym sits near the Wellness Centre reception desk. It offers various gym equipment targeting each part of the body, lower body, core and upper body. If you are looking for equipment that can help raise your heart rate the gym offers a treadmill and spin bike perfect for cardio workouts.

Massage & Spa

One of the highlights of our stay was the massage experience. Hotel Serpiano offers a variety of different massage packages ranging from 30min, 40min, 50min, 60min up to 90min for an extensive body massage experience.

There are various beauty services available such as facial treatments as well as manicure and pedicure. Whichever you fancy Hotel Serpiano offers it all.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO STAY AT HOTEL SERPIANO?

As Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe the costs of their hotels vary from whichever season you decide to visit. As we visited Hotel Serpiano just days after they have opened their Hotel for the year which is the first week of April the rate was around CHF 100.00 – 110.00 per night for 1 room for 2 people.

For more details about rates please check out here. If the link is not working please do visit Hotel Serpiano’s website here and click ‘book today’ on the top right-hand corner of the page.

Peak Season rates can go as high as CHF 150.00-200.00 per night maximum and this is based on 1 room for 2 people.

INTERESTING FACTS

OFF PEAK SEASON: APRIL, MAY, SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER

PEAK SEASON: JUNE, JULY and AUGUST

HOTEL OPENING TIMES: Any time between APRIL – OCTOBER

NOTE: When booking a room, the rate is inclusive of the following, click here for more details.

1. Free welcome drink
   
2. 10% reduction on the à la carte dinner at our hotel restaurant (beverages included)
   
3. Unlimited access to the SPA and indoor swimming pool
4. Free Ticino Ticket

Will I recommend Hotel Serpiano?

Yes.

Hotel Serpiano is on top of our list of must visit hotels in Switzerland. If you would like to experience a relaxing holiday and enjoy Switzerland’s breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lugano look no further and visit Hotel Serpiano.

Hotel Serpiano is a 3-star hotel offering a 4-star customer service experience. Starting from the reception, bar and restaurant staff and even the masseuse was welcoming and really attentive towards their guests’ needs.

Please do let me know if you require more details about what Hotel Serpaino can offer. I am happy to connect you to the right person in charge.

Disclaimer: This post is in collaboration with Hotel Serpiano. I was given a discount on my stay in return for an honest review of the Hotel and our experience. This post is an honest and genuine review of the Hotel and all photo’s are taken by yours truly.

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