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Locarno’s got warmth, charm, and that effortless blend of lakefront living and Alpine attitude. Perched on the edge of Lake Maggiore, this sun-soaked city mixes Mediterranean ease with Swiss precision. Think palm-lined promenades, Art Nouveau façades, and piazzas that glow golden at sunset.
Bob’s set up right where the views meet the vibe — steps from the lakeshore, cosy cafés, and the winding lanes of the old town. Walk out the door and you’ll find everything from waterfront gelaterias to contemporary art spots, each offering its own take on Locarno’s laid-back elegance. Wander the Piazza Grande, hop on a funicular into the mountains, or linger over an espresso that tastes better simply because you’re here.
Whether you’re in town for film festivals, a workation by the water, or slow days soaking up the sunshine, Locarno makes unwinding feel natural. Relaxed yet stylish, scenic but soulful — it’s a place that always leaves you breathing a little deeper.
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Bob W to open design-led aparthotel in Stuttgart's historic Bad Cannstatt district
Stuttgart, 3rd June 2026 – Bob W, the award-winning AI - and tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced plans to open a new 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart's historic Bad Cannstatt district, bringing its signature blend of technology, design and local storytelling to one of Germany's most significant cultural neighbourhoods.

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Bob W is a globetrotter, a first-class host, and knows the trendiest neighbourhoods – and the people in them. Every guest staying at the innovative, technology and AI driven aparthotels and hotels experiences both the reliability and service of a traditional hotel and the comfort of a home – in other words, the “best of both worlds”.

Internationaler technologiebasierter Aparthotel-Pionier baut Präsenz im DACH-Markt mit 12 Neueröffnungen aus
Bob W ist Weltenbummler, erstklassiger Gastgeber und kennt die angesagtesten Viertel sowie deren Bewohner. Wer in den innovativen, technologie-basierten sowie KI-gestützten Aparthotels und Hotels eincheckt, soll gleichzeitig die Zuverlässigkeit und den Service eines traditionellen Hotels, dabei aber auch den Komfort eines Zuhauses erleben – eben „Best of Both Worlds“. Als einer der am schnellsten wachsenden Hospitality-Betreiber Europas setzt die Gruppe mit derzeit 55 Häusern in elf Ländern ihren Expansionskurs fort. Im DACH-Raum hat Bob W bereits zwölf weitere Eröffnungen in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Dortmund, Köln, Bonn, Wien, Graz, Salzburg und Locarno am Lago Maggiore bestätigt. Buchungen in Dortmund und Wien sind seit 1. Juni 2026 möglich, womit die Marke gleichzeitig ihren Eintritt in Österreich feiert.
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