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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Lugano, Switzerland

Charming villa and gardens on the shores of Lake Lugano

An impressive Italian-styled villa overlooking the Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set in stunning sub-tropical gardens filled with exotic plants. With wonderful lake and mountain views, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a wellness area with spa and beauty treatments, a private lido and fascinating collection of contemporary sculptures, this is a treat for the senses at every level.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a charming property that has a succinctly Mediterranean holiday feel combined with elegance and great service. There are stunning works of art wherever you look and each of the rooms and suites is uniquely decorated and has wonderful lake and garden views from the spacious balcony.

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Take the funicular up Monte Brè, just outside the hotel, for the most fabulous lake and Alp views. Then visit the typical Ticinese village of Bré and follow the Art Path through the village. Return to Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola for a refreshing spa treatment followed by dinner in the Michelin-star restaurant Arté or something more relaxed at La Rucola. After dinner, head to Le Relais for a night cap before bed.

Enjoy your stay!

72 Rooms | 5 Floors | 3 Restaurants |

4.8 /5

575 reviews

Michelin Star

Lake or Waterfront

Fine Dining

Pool

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Global Rating

4.8 /5

4.8

575 reviews

INVITED Rating

4.8 /5

4.8

13 reviews

4.5 /5

4.5

699 reviews

INVITED Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

5

A welcoming beautiful and charming hotel.

Friendly staff who made us feel at home: front desk, room service, bar, breafast and dinners, massage...everyone was wonderful.

By Geneve Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful view. Great service!

The pool and wellness area are great!

By Remo Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful hotel in gorgeous location

Everything was fantastic. Service was top notch and every room has a good view. Spa was excellent and breakfast also very good. We had a meal at the michelin star restaurant and the service there could have been better (we were put on a poor table and told they were fully booked but the restaurant stayed Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshalf empty). Highlight was the private Lido it's absolutely wonderful. The food in general (even for simple plates) is very expensive but all nicely prepared.

By Hannah Aug ’22 Trip Type Couple

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Switzerland

4.8

(based on 13 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

5

A welcoming beautiful and charming hotel.

Friendly staff who made us feel at home: front desk, room service, bar, breafast and dinners, massage...everyone was wonderful.

By Geneve Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful view. Great service!

The pool and wellness area are great!

By Remo Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful hotel in gorgeous location

Everything was fantastic. Service was top notch and every room has a good view. Spa was excellent and breakfast also very good. We had a meal at the michelin star restaurant and the service there could have been better (we were put on a poor table and told they were fully booked but the restaurant stayed Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshalf empty). Highlight was the private Lido it's absolutely wonderful. The food in general (even for simple plates) is very expensive but all nicely prepared.

By Hannah Aug ’22 Trip Type Couple

4

Charming property in beautiful Lugano.

Enjoyed the old world aspects of the hotel along with the modern conveniences. Staff was attentive and restaurants were very good.

By Kenneth Apr ’22 Trip Type Friends

5

Fantastic hotel - great service, great location, great rooms

The staff was excellent !

By Monica Apr ’22 Trip Type Family

5

Beautiful place to stay in Lugano

Very friendly reception and perfect service in the restsurants.

By Tatiana Apr ’21 Trip Type Couple

5

A beautiful property

With a good location and beautiful views over Lake Lugano, this property offers plenty of space for a relaxing stay in its numerous salons, different restaurants and outdoor terraces, beautiful garden and spacious guest rooms. Its quality of service in all areas has to be highlighted, particularly in Read more[SPLIT]Read lessthe restaurants, as well as the attention to details we experienced.

By Carlos Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

4

Perfect short stay with lakeview

Warm welcome, wonderful lakeview, car service, friendly staff, clean rooms.

By Helene Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

5

Beautiful de-confinement weekend

We spent a long weekend at this beautiful palace hotel located in a park near Lake Lugano. Everything so beautiful with impeccable and very kind service. While the service was great, the food in the restaurant (not the Michelin start restaurant on the lake where we did not dine) could have been better Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshad there been lighter options with a focus on freshly prepared vegetables and local cuisine.

By Thaddeus May ’20 Trip Type Couple

5

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - nice villa with own park, private beach with a lakefront terrace, near Lugano center

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has a very good location, only 5-10 minutes walk to Lugano center. We have a very nice room with a lake view. The hotel has its own private beach with a lakefront terrace at lake Lugano only cross the street from the hotel. Right next to the private beach you can find a Read more[SPLIT]Read lessboat rental service.

By Dušan Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

Great service, beautiful gardens

Reception team recognized SLH status and provided upgrade to stunning large lake view suite without it even having to be prompted or requested. Restaurants very good, staff friendly and fabulous. Location a little out of town but right near funicular.

By Caroline Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

Top Notch staff. Excellent all round

The dinner at Arte.

By Alan May ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

lovely autumn stay

fantastic meal at restaurant Arte; fab. view over lake.

By Peter Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple

Key Features

Free parking

Air conditioning

Bar

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Indoor pool

All Hotel Features and Services

Bell staff/porter
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Turndown service
Hairdresser/barber
Laundry service
Complimentary shoeshine
Gym
Free parking

All Hotel Features and Services

Bell staff/porter
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Turndown service
Hairdresser/barber
Laundry service
Complimentary shoeshine
Gym
Free parking
Wedding services
Meeting rooms
Business services
24-hour security
Air conditioning
Safe deposit box
Bar
Onsite laundry
Family friendly
Pet Friendly
Full service housekeeping
Security
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi
Room service
Room service - limited hours

Food And Drinks

"Le Relais" – at the hotel serving a light, tasty Mediterranean Cuisine. During the summer time “Le Relais” opens its panoramic terrace and garden. "Ristorante Galleria Arté al Lago" – directly on the water’s edge 100 meters away from the hotel serving gourmet, innovative cuisine based on fish specialties . "The Cocktail Bar" – In an elegant and charming setting, ideal spot for savoring long drinks and cocktails . "Banano Bar" Surrounded by banana trees this is an idyllic place for a special drink and small snacks. La Rucola, where fresh and seasonal dishes are served in a cozy and inviting setting. The menu has been created from our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna in charge of the Restaurant Le Relais. A home from home atmosphere for your dining experience. Enjoy tasty food, excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere. Certainly a place to discover.

Le Bar

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner Cocktail-Bar and Banano Bar. Quickly established as one of the places to see and be seen in- the Bar is renowned as much for its rich opulent interior as for its menu of new and classic cocktails. Open to both guests and nonresidents the Bar also boasts live piano music. The Banano Bar- set in the great park- right in among palms- banana trees and overlooking a lawn full of flower beds- rose gardens and tall trees. A suggestive spot where to relax for an aperitif throughout the season.

Le Relais

Served Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Restaurant Le Relais- 15 points Gault Millau- in an elegant setting our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna offers a light and innovative Mediterranean cuisine- a balance between colors and delicate flavors that you wont forget. The Sala Rosa and Sala Goya are the exact setting for celebrations- from family luncheons to business meetings- from wedding banquets to romantic candle light evenings. Open daily.

Gallery Arte al lago

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner Directly on the lake and 100 meters from Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola the Restaurant Gallery Arte al Lago offers a very special dining experience with light Mediterranean gourmet cuisine and fish specialties. Our chef Frank Oerthle and Andreas Keller are looking forward to welcome you from Tuesday to Saturday. 16 points GaultMillau and 1 Star Michelin. Dress code- smart-casual. We kindly remind Gentlemen that long trousers are required in the evening.

La Rucola

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner The new Restaurant La Rucola- born under the motto Fresh and Easy Dining- offers light and delicious meals in a cosy and informal setting. The menu has been created by our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna- in charge of the Restaurant Le Relais. Summer Patio. Opening hours- Open daily from 11.30am to 10.30pm

Spa

Clarins Beauty Corner invites you to a range of beauty treatments and massages that can be tailormade to suit your needs.

Location of your stay

Hotel Address

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Viale Castagnola 31

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Lugano

6906

Switzerland

Check in:

1500

Check out:

1200

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Where is it?

7 kms to airport Agno

80 kms to airport Malpensa

96 kms to airport Linate

121 kms to airport Milan Orio Serio

222 kms to airport Zurich-Kloten

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