Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - Lugano

$$$$||View on mapLugano, SwitzerlandViale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906|
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - Lugano
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.6
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families24%
Solo9%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.6
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families24%
Solo9%
Groups8%

5-star lakeside hotel with private subtropical park and three gourmet restaurants

Accommodations & Grounds

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano occupies a private subtropical park on the shores of Lake Lugano. The mansion was converted into a hotel in 1885 after serving as the home of a noble Russian family. Each room is individually decorated and offers a balcony, terrace, or loggia with park or lake views.

Dining

The hotel has three restaurants: Le Relais, Gallery Arté al Lago, and La Rucola, all serving Mediterranean dishes from seasonal ingredients. Gallery Arté al Lago combines fine dining with an on-site art gallery, a feature unique to a luxury hotel. Personalized guest services include custom dining experiences arranged by the concierge.

Wellness & Recreation

The spa houses a Clarins Beauty Corner offering facial treatments, body wraps, and massages including neck and back massage. An indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hammam are available alongside a hot tub and Jacuzzi. Guests can use the tennis court, canoeing equipment, and water sport facilities on site.

Family & Services

The hotel provides a babysitting service, kids' meals, board games, and an indoor play area for younger guests. Family rooms and a games room are available, and the staff can arrange childcare through the 24-hour front desk. Business travellers have access to meeting/banquet facilities, a business centre, and express check-in/check-out.

Location & Access

The hotel has private beach access across the road and is a 15-minute walk from Lugano's old town. The bus stop at the entrance provides free public transport tickets, and the Monte Brè funicular is steps away. On-site parking includes valet service and an electric vehicle charging station.

  • Location: Lake Lugano shores, 2-min walk to Monte Brè funicular
  • Rooms: 90 individually decorated rooms with lake or park views, balconies or terraces
  • Dining: 3 on-site restaurants including Gallery Arté al Lago with seasonal art exhibitions
  • Wellness: Clarins Beauty Corner, indoor pool, sauna, hammam, fitness classes with personal trainer
  • Family: Babysitting service, kids' menus, board games, indoor play area
  • Special Feature: Private subtropical park spanning lakeside grounds
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs CHF 45.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:56
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Rooms and availability

Park Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Lake view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Lake view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
  • Park view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Toys
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

💵 Lowest room price 400 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 8.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Agno, LUG

Location

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906
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Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906
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Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Oratorio di San Pietro delle Erbette
80 m
Chiesa San Pietro
60 m
Rivabianca
150 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Le Relais
20 m
Restaurant
La Rucola
30 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Galleria Arte al Lago
160 m
Restaurant
Neapolis
150 m
Restaurant
Vermouth by Martini
170 m
Restaurant
Hotel Lido Seegarten Lugano
250 m
Restaurant
La Lanchetta
410 m
Restaurant
La Fermata
430 m
Restaurant
Almonti Bistrot & Pizza
410 m
Restaurant
Pane & Zucchero
470 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Piccolo Vigneto
1.8 km
Restaurant
Gelateria Veneta
720 m

Reviews of Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

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FAQ about Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
During their stay at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel guests can visit LAC Cultural Centre (2.1 km), Palazzo Congressi Lugano Event Venue (1.3 km) as well as Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto (1.5 km) among others.
What popular attractions are closest to Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
Guests of Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel can visit Oratorio di San Pietro delle Erbette (approximately a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Viganello placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is airport shuttle provided by the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel with a 15-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does this elegant hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, this elegant hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
Guests of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant Ristorante Le Relais offering Italian cuisine.
Does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily at the pool bar of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
Guests of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 07:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
How much does a room at the hotel cost?
The prices at the hotel start from $668.
What payment methods are accepted in the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel?
At the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola comprise?
The elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola provides such room types as Queen Suite, Executive Junior Suite, and Superior Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
All rooms of the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola are highly rated for comfort-9.5 according to guests' reviews-which is ensured by air conditioning.
Which facilities does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola provide?
The elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola features an impressive score of 9.2 for its facilities, which include a restaurant and a storage room as well as currency exchange and a lift.
Does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel feature any spa facilities?
At a wellness centre and a spa lounge featured at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool.
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