B5 Boutique Hotel (Adults Only), Lugano - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Via Francesco Borromini 5, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

Perfect

9.1

9.3

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5.0

“The hotel's location offered amazing views and easy access to the town.”view full review

Adults-Only Boutique Hotel with Artistic Design and Sustainable Technology in Lugano

Accommodations & Design

The hotel offers 20 stylish and uniquely designed rooms, each featuring exposed beams, chunky plaster walls, and natural-finished wood flooring. Rooms include high-quality bathroom amenities, automated features, and soundproof construction for a quiet stay. Allergy-free rooms and facilities for disabled guests are available, with digital key access via a phone app.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served with barista-made coffee, fresh croissants, and regional delicacies, priced at 25 CHF per person. A water dispenser on the ground floor offers free still and sparkling water for all guests. The hotel does not provide in-room fridges or espresso machines, but a community fridge is available downstairs.

Location & Transport

The hotel is 350 meters from Lugano main train station, a 5-minute walk, and 10 minutes from the city center via the funicular. Guests receive a complimentary Ticino Card providing free public transport and discounts on excursions and cultural visits. Nearby attractions include Parco Ciani, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, and Monte San Salvatore.

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices

The hotel avoids fossil fuels entirely, using eco-friendly technologies to power heating, cooling, and lighting. Energy conservation is built into the room automation, such as blinds that adjust automatically and an AC system controlled by the hotel based on temperature. An outdoor seasonal swimming pool and sun terrace are available without additional energy waste from non-renewable sources.

Amenities & Services

A multilingual staff provides detailed local guidance and is reachable by phone when not at the reception desk. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, a picnic area with outdoor furniture, and a garden for relaxation. Safety features include CCTV in common areas, security alarms, smoke alarms, and key card access.

Highlights

Design: 20 uniquely designed rooms with exposed beams and art pieces

Sustainability: Fossil-fuel-free heating and cooling

Location: 350 meters from Lugano train station

Perks: Free Ticino Card for public transport and discounts

Amenities: Outdoor seasonal swimming pool and sun terrace

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B5 Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Junior Suite

2 persons

240 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Double Room Disability Access

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Queen Room

2 persons

140 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Really good Breakfast

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at B5 Hotel. It featured a fantastic selection of local specialties, including cheeses, cured meats, jams, fresh fruits, granola, and vegetables. The coffee was divine, especially the cappuccino, and I loved the freshly squeezed orange juice. It was a good way to start each day!” view full review

Fine Design

“The design of my Beautiful Double Room was simply amazing. I appreciated how the hotel preserved the unique historical features of the building while incorporating modern elements. The high ceilings, exposed beams, and custom furniture created an inviting atmosphere, made my stay truly enjoyable.” view full review

High-Tech Room

“I was fascinated by the high-tech features of my room. The automation for things like lighting and blinds added a modern touch. While there were minor hiccups with the technology, the overall experience of having a smart room made my stay quite nice.” view full review

Unique Bathroom Layout

“The bathroom in my room had a unique and stylish layout that I appreciated. The combination of modern fixtures with artistic elements made it feel less like a typical hotel bathroom and more like a personal retreat. I loved the attention to detail in the design!” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.1/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Air conditioning in public areas
Adults only
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
In-room desk

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Hair dryer
Bidet
Towels
Free toiletries
Toilet

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

B5 Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) Location

Via Francesco Borromini 5, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

Map view

Via Francesco Borromini 5, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

City landmarks

Park

Parco Ciani

4400 ft

Casino

Casino Lugano

3500 ft

Museum

Museum of natural history

5000 ft

Square

Piazza della Riforma

2400 ft

Church

Santa Maria degli Angioli church

3700 ft

Museum

Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana

2400 ft

Landmark

Convento della Santissima Trinita dei Cappuccini

2100 ft

Park

Parco Civico

4000 ft

Landmark

William Tell Statue

2400 ft

Parking area

LAC

4300 ft

Church

Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo

2700 ft

Lake

Lake Lugano

1.8 mi

Landmark

Fondazione Gabriele e Anna Braglia

3400 ft

Landmark

Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata

2300 ft

Church

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio abate

4200 ft

Church

Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

3100 ft

Harbour

Lugano

2500 ft

Landmark

Gotthard Bank

2800 ft

Park

Panorama sulla Citta dal Parco Tassino

2100 ft

Church

Chiesa di San Rocco

2300 ft

Museum

Museo in Erba

2400 ft

Landmark

Monte San Salvatore

1.9 mi

Landmark

Gipsoteca Gianluigi Giudici

2500 ft

Museum

Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana Lugano

2200 ft

Landmark

Bistumsarchiv

2100 ft

Night club

Choco - Late Club

2100 ft

Landmark

FlyTicino

2500 ft

Nearby

Church

Cathedral of Saint Lawrence

1600 ft

Church

Chiesa di San Nicolao della Flue

1400 ft

Gallery

Little Nemo Art Gallery

1800 ft

Restaurants

Pasta e Pesto

1600 ft

Via Cattedrale 16

Il Posto Accanto

800 ft

via Coremmo 2 Zona Besso

Osteria II Finimondo

1100 ft

via Besso 23

Pan & Salam

1800 ft

piazza Cioccaro 11

Sapori Bio

1700 ft

salita M. e A. Chiattone 18

Coop City

2600 ft

via Nassa 22

La Fredda Tentazione

2100 ft

via Pietro Peri 2

Ristorante Pizzeria La Gardenia

1000 ft

via Lisano 3

Migros

3000 ft

via Pretorio 15

Getting around

City Centre

Lugano9 min · 2300 ft

Airports

Agno (LUG)9 min · 3.4 mi

Train

Lugano FLP3 min · 700 ft

Lugano Station3 min · 700 ft

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian

Number of rooms:

Former name

b5 boutique & design hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about B5 Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 350 verified reviews

9.1/10

Perfect

94%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Comfort

9.5/10

Facilities

9.1/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.2/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Staff

9.5/10

Value for money

8.6/10

based on 149 reviews

4.5/5

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