Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set within a private, subtropical park. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a tennis court, 3 restaurants, and free WiFi. The 2 gourmet restaurants, Le Relais and Gallery Arté al Lago, and the La Rucola offer Mediterranean dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients and selected wines from the well-stocked cellar. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola are individually decorated and have stunning park and/or lake views, a balcony, a terrace or loggia. Bus stops, the boat pier and the funicular to Monte Brè can be found in the immediate vicinity. Several cafés, shops and restaurants can be found in the city centre, only a few steps away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
Availability
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2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicolas
Switzerland“Again all perfect. Beautiful hotel. Ideally situated and easy to walk into the city. Very nice "beach" at the lake. Nice breakfast buffet and overall very good service + price-value-ratio.” - Jane
United Kingdom“The location of the hotel is quite beautiful overlooking Lake Lugano. It’s an easy 20mins walk or short bus ride into town. The bus stop is right outside the entrance so very easy. The Lido is directly across the road so you are able to relax &...” - Kerstin United Kingdom“The staff were fantastic — from the receptionist who found the perfect room for my elderly mother, to the charming waiters and the spa lady who made relaxation an art form. They turned a lovely stay into something truly memorable.”
- Ayesha
United Arab Emirates“Location, rooms, cleanliness, their care of everything. Breakfast. Since we arrived we feel relaxed and home. They try to help as much as possible. They bring small bed for my son without any charge and the way they welcomed us was really appreciate.” - Majid United Kingdom“Location, decoration and staff friendliness and service.”
- Andrés Switzerland“Very clean and confortable room, also the service of the hotel is a 10 in all aspects, always there to help you.”
- Jane
Australia“Excellent hotel, great location, grounds and views. Exceptional staff . Hope to return one day.” - Holger Switzerland“Great service and hospitality, beautiful building and garden, rooms nicely decorated. The ATRE restaurant was an exceptional experience worth the money for us.”
Florian Switzerland“Love the view, the calmness and the stay with the sun.”- Gary United Kingdom“Great location just outside Lugano, immaculately clean, staff were very attentive and room was fabulous.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Relais
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- La Rucola
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
