I stayed for a week recently (March 2009) with a friend, in seperate single rooms. I thought the place looked bright and clean, and the staff were OK. Location is acceptable - very near the promenade, but a bit of a walk from the restaurant and bar areas, especially the old town/Cours Saleya. The ladies on the kerb did not... more

This is the worst place I've been so far, and I've travelled quite a bit in Europe. It's only redeeming features are the price and location, although it's not that close to downtown, it's just close to the riviera. --There was no fan or air conditioning and in June it was already pretty hot. We couldn't open the window because... more

After reading other reviews, we decided to stay at Locarno as it was so cheap. Location wise it was good. 15 mins to old town walking along the Promenade and easy enough to find. The room was large and had a balcony although the view of neighbouring apartments did not warrant us opening the curtains. The bathroom had been redone... more

Ok folks ,we stayed at the Locarno in Sept 08 and read all the reviews ( mostly negative !!! ) but come on guys what do you expect for the prices !!! Yes ok the rooms were a bit below par , but clean and what a great central centring , yes the working girls are plying their trade outside... more

Just come back from the Hotel Locarno, it is not a 3 star hotel, more like a 2 star. Carpets weren't the cleanest and the room was VERY dated. Wiring did not work, so most outlets useless, horrible fridge in the room - didn't even look inside!! Overhead shower didn't work, but hand held one did well enough. But there... more

Oh, my gosh, this was the worst hotel experience ever for me. It was hot, hot, hot and the rooms were NOT air conditioned. I'm sure I should have been specific about inquiring beforehand, but unfortunately I have always stayed in nice hotels in France WITH A/C. The rooms had a very unpleasant odor and were VERY spartan. My room... more

Absolutely DISGUSTING property. Every bad review on other websites confirmed.(Foolishly, I was either naive/greedy, or just optimistic, bearing in mind there are some really better places a little further out of town).Noisy, Bad Plumbing, Filthy carpets, Broken windows ( 2006 review, and it is still broken !!). In all honesty, the older lady who ran the highly overpriced "in house... more

This Hotel is probably the closest you will get to a Starsky & Hutch Episode, Drab 70's interior, Bad wiring in the rooms, Hookers outside the Hotel Weekends, People screaming the Alley However for the Price considering the location is very good.4 minutes walk to beach, Good Restaurants 5-10 minutes away - le Havane and 11e Art recommended, Had to... more

Myself and my wife stayed at the Locarno for three nights in January 2008. The hotel is in an excellent location, the prostitutes were of a high calibre (not the fault of the hotel!). The interior is in need of some serious re-decoration. The room smelt foisty but was clean enough. The carpets have recently been changed. The beds were... more