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Lugano: hotel bases, breakfast and the Ticino Ticket

Choosing a base in Lugano changes more than the room price. This guide answers the practical questions behind the dated examples.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost illustrations for two adults sharing one room, six nights over seven days, 19–25 January 2027. They cover Lugano centre and city lakefront; wider Ticino and Italian border trips separate. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes. Flights, visas and insurance are excluded. They are not bookable, not quotes, and not year-round ranges or calculator defaults.

What is specific to this budget

  • Hotel Federale's studio is in an annex about 70 m from the main building, on the first floor with no lift and weekly cleaning — not a main-building room.
  • Hotel Gabbani's six-night amount is derived from its official nightly tariff for the selected dates, with Lugano's city tax shown separately and reserved per person-night. Federale and Continental display taxes and charges as included, so nothing is added there; VAT is not itemised on any of the three.
  • The model arrives at Milan Malpensa (MXP), which crosses the Italy–Switzerland border; check entry rules for your passport. The Ticino Ticket covers second-class local transport in its area for eligible guests from check-in — current terms end it at 05:00 the day after check-out — but it does not make the whole Malpensa journey free. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions are excluded.

Where the sampled hotels are and what that changes

City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately. Federale studio is 70m from the mainhotel, firstfloor without elevator and with weekly cleaning; not a mainbuilding hotel room.

Hotel Federale's studio is in an annex about 70 m from the main building, on the first floor with no lift and weekly cleaning — not a main-building room.

Hotel Gabbani: Deluxe room, 28 m², 1.80 m double bed; room only.

Hotel Federale: Studio in the annex, 70 m from the main hotel, first floor with no lift, weekly cleaning; room only.

Continental Parkhotel: Leisure Twin Room, park side; breakfast included for two.

What each dated room offer includes, and its cancellation and payment terms

Hotel Gabbani: Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made.

Hotel Federale: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee.

Continental Parkhotel: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027.

Hotel Gabbani's six-night amount is derived from its official nightly tariff for the selected dates, with Lugano's city tax shown separately and reserved per person-night. Federale and Continental display taxes and charges as included, so nothing is added there; VAT is not itemised on any of the three.

Meals and included breakfasts

Lunch and dinner use Ristorante Stadio's public menu at consumer prices, counted once; VAT and service are not itemised, so reconfirm. Continental includes breakfast for two; Gabbani and the Federale annex do not.

Hotel Gabbani: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Hotel Federale: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Continental Parkhotel: breakfast for two included — 12 breakfasts credited once, two outside breakfasts budgeted.

Arrival, local transport and excluded excursions

The model arrives at Milan Malpensa (MXP), which crosses the Italy–Switzerland border; check entry rules for your passport. The Ticino Ticket covers second-class local transport in its area for eligible guests from check-in — current terms end it at 05:00 the day after check-out — but it does not make the whole Malpensa journey free. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions are excluded.

TILO S50 viaVarese/Mendrisio toLugano. Cross-border arrival inItaly; check entry requirements for individual passport separately. Ticino Ticket does not imply free entire airport route.

What to check before you book

Hotel examples share a six-night baseline for comparison; they are not a required itinerary length. Food and optional activity lines are planning estimates. Confirm the precise room, board and terms before any reservation.

How long should a first city visit be? Allow about 3 days for the bounded city itinerary; extend according to your pace. Hotel costs use a separate six-night comparison baseline.

Does the estimate include all excursions? No. The activity line is an allowance, not a bundle of named admissions; regional excursions require separate pricing.

Are these bookable guaranteed prices? They are dated public observations with stated assumptions. Availability, final charges and cancellation terms must be checked again before booking.

Final hotel bills and future availability are not verified. Reconfirm the exact room, board, cancellation terms and any local charges with the provider, then compare destinations in the planner.

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

Hotel Gabbani's six-night amount is derived from its official nightly tariff for the selected dates, with Lugano's city tax shown separately and reserved per person-night. Federale and Continental display taxes and charges as included, so nothing is added there; VAT is not itemised on any of the three. Lunch and dinner use Ristorante Stadio's public menu at consumer prices, counted once; VAT and service are not itemised, so reconfirm. Continental includes breakfast for two; Gabbani and the Federale annex do not. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

Hotel Gabbani · Example A

Total for two adults

2,692.99 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 78.30 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,614.69 USD. Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made. Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

192.36 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 714 CHF (stay) = 714 CHF ≈ 854.80 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Gabbani — Deluxe room, 28 m², 1.80 m double bed; room only. 714.00 CHF for six nights. Deluxe, 28 sqm, double bed 1.80m; Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made; Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed.

  • Excluded city tax (reserved, calculated)

    12 × 5.45 CHF (person-night) = 65.4 CHF ≈ 78.30 USD

    Source-backed: Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 252 CHF ≈ 301.70 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 29.5 CHF (person-dinner) = 413 CHF ≈ 494.44 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Hotel Gabbani — Deluxe room, 28 m², 1.80 m double bed; room only. Cancellation and payment: Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made.

Hotel Gabbani · Example B

Total for two adults

2,952.79 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 78.30 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,874.49 USD. Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made. Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

210.91 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 714 CHF (stay) = 714 CHF ≈ 854.80 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Gabbani — Deluxe room, 28 m², 1.80 m double bed; room only. 714.00 CHF for six nights. Deluxe, 28 sqm, double bed 1.80m; Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made; Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed.

  • Excluded city tax (reserved, calculated)

    12 × 5.45 CHF (person-night) = 65.4 CHF ≈ 78.30 USD

    Source-backed: Official selected-date rate CHF 119/night ×6 =714. Citytax 5.45/person/night excluded:65.40 for 12 personnights. VAT not itemized: displayed consumer rate used once; final bill not reconciled, do not claim all tax confirmed.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 252 CHF ≈ 301.70 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 45 CHF (person-dinner) = 630 CHF ≈ 754.24 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Hotel Gabbani — Deluxe room, 28 m², 1.80 m double bed; room only. Cancellation and payment: Stays over 5 nights: full prepayment, contact hotel to arrange payment; nonrefundable, including modification/no-show. No reservation made.

Hotel Federale · Example A

Total for two adults

3,136.67 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,136.67 USD, the same as the total. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

224.05 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 1,150 CHF (stay) = 1,150 CHF ≈ 1,376.78 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Federale — Studio in the annex, 70 m from the main hotel, first floor with no lift, weekly cleaning; room only. 1,150.00 CHF for six nights. Studio - Annex; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee; Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 252 CHF ≈ 301.70 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 29.5 CHF (person-dinner) = 413 CHF ≈ 494.44 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Hotel Federale — Studio in the annex, 70 m from the main hotel, first floor with no lift, weekly cleaning; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee.

Hotel Federale · Example B

Total for two adults

3,396.47 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,396.47 USD, the same as the total. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

242.61 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 1,150 CHF (stay) = 1,150 CHF ≈ 1,376.78 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Federale — Studio in the annex, 70 m from the main hotel, first floor with no lift, weekly cleaning; room only. 1,150.00 CHF for six nights. Studio - Annex; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee; Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 252 CHF ≈ 301.70 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 45 CHF (person-dinner) = 630 CHF ≈ 754.24 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Hotel Federale — Studio in the annex, 70 m from the main hotel, first floor with no lift, weekly cleaning; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; pay nothing until 14 January 2027; official studio is 70m from mainhotel, 26 sqm, max 2, firstfloor without elevator, 160x200 bed, weeklycleaning; breakfast in mainhotel for a fee.

Continental Parkhotel · Example A

Total for two adults

2,887.65 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,887.65 USD, the same as the total. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

206.26 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 1,158 CHF (stay) = 1,158 CHF ≈ 1,386.36 USD

    Source-backed: Continental Parkhotel — Leisure Twin Room, park side; breakfast included for two. 1,158.00 CHF for six nights. Leisure Twin Room Park Side; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027; Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    2 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 36 CHF ≈ 43.10 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 29.5 CHF (person-dinner) = 413 CHF ≈ 494.44 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Continental Parkhotel — Leisure Twin Room, park side; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027

Continental Parkhotel · Example B

Total for two adults

3,147.45 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,147.45 USD, the same as the total. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027. Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

224.82 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed or nightly-derived room price

    1 × 1,158 CHF (stay) = 1,158 CHF ≈ 1,386.36 USD

    Source-backed: Continental Parkhotel — Leisure Twin Room, park side; breakfast included for two. 1,158.00 CHF for six nights. Leisure Twin Room Park Side; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027; Displayed taxes and charges included; no additional reserve added, not proof that unlisted extras are zero.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    2 × 18 CHF (person-breakfast) = 36 CHF ≈ 43.10 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu)

    14 × 19.5 CHF (person-lunch) = 273 CHF ≈ 326.84 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu)

    14 × 45 CHF (person-dinner) = 630 CHF ≈ 754.24 USD

    Source-backed: Ristorante Stadio, Via Trevano 93, Lugano: penne arrabbiata CHF 19.50 lunch; chicken basket with fries 29.50 dinner A; green salad 7+same chicken 29.50+panna cotta 8.50=45 dinner B. Public consumer menu prices used once; VAT/service not itemized, reconfirm. Daily 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 16 CHF (party-day) = 112 CHF ≈ 134.09 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

  • Airport train allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 40 CHF (adult-direction) = 160 CHF ≈ 191.55 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Local transport covered by a valid Ticino Ticket (eligible guests)

    1 × 0 CHF (stay) = 0 CHF ≈ 0.00 USD

    Source-backed: City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Extra local transport contingency for the two of you

    1 × 20 CHF (party) = 20 CHF ≈ 23.94 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): City centre and lakefront only. Arrival via Milan Malpensa MXP crosses Italy/Switzerland; check passport-specific entry requirements. Ticino Ticket is conditional on eligible accommodation and a valid issued ticket, second class within its defined area, from hotel check-in only; dated 2 September 2026 terms end validity at 05:00 on the day after checkout (older FAQ says midnight). It does not make the entire Malpensa journey free. Airport allowance CHF 40 per adult per direction and extra CHF 20 per party local contingency are included, not fares or maximums. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions must be priced separately.

  • Optional city activities allowance per adult

    2 × 120 CHF (adult) = 240 CHF ≈ 287.33 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Dated illustration for two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027, six nights/seven days. Prices observed 2 October 2026, not held or checkout-reconciled. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, tips, refundable holds and regional excursions excluded. Breakfast, drinks, activities and airport transport are gross MTC allowances, not supplier prices. Restaurant prices are current menu references, not a January guarantee or seven-day dining itinerary. No halal certification claimed. Unknown charges are not zero. Not an annual or calculator default.

Hotel: Continental Parkhotel — Leisure Twin Room, park side; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; pay nothing until 15 January 2027

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, voluntary tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 CHF = 1.1972 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: ECB euro reference rates, 1 October 2026, crossed through EUR 1 = USD 1.1298. Not a card or retail rate

Practical notes

The model arrives at Milan Malpensa (MXP), which crosses the Italy–Switzerland border; check entry rules for your passport. The Ticino Ticket covers second-class local transport in its area for eligible guests from check-in — current terms end it at 05:00 the day after check-out — but it does not make the whole Malpensa journey free. Mountain railways, boats and Italian excursions are excluded. Hotel examples share a six-night baseline for comparison; they are not a required itinerary length. Food and optional activity lines are planning estimates. Confirm the precise room, board and terms before any reservation.

Limits of these examples

Covers Lugano centre and city lakefront; wider Ticino and Italian border trips separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

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Compiled and totalled by My Travel Choices (MTC) from the dated sources credited with each example. Research estimates, not bookable offers. How we build these examples · Cite this guide

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