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About the Hotel

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - A 5-star lakefront resort with subtropical gardens, gourmet dining, and comprehensive wellness facilities

Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, this 5-star property occupies a private subtropical park and offers 72 rooms including 30 suites with south-facing balconies featuring park or lake views. Accommodations range from 247.5 ft² standard rooms to 1076.5 ft² two-bedroom suites, all equipped with air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. The hotel features three restaurants: Gallery Arté al Lago (16 Gault Millau points) serves Mediterranean cuisine with lake views, Le Relais (15 Gault Millau points) offers refined dining overlooking the park, and La Rucola provides informal fresh dining. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool, clay tennis court, Clarins Beauty Corner, wellness area with sauna, bio-sauna, calidarium, steam bath, and a private lakeside lido club. Business amenities comprise 10 meeting rooms with natural daylight and audio-visual equipment, accommodating up to 120 people. Located 1 mile from Lugano city center, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola provides concierge services, babysitting, laundry, and pet-friendly accommodations with additional fees. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola.

Pros

Three gourmet restaurants with Gault Millau points, including Gallery Arté al Lago directly on the waterfront

Private subtropical park with exotic palm garden and direct lake access

Comprehensive wellness facilities including heated indoor pool, tennis court, and Clarins Beauty Corner

All 72 rooms feature south-facing balconies with park or lake views

Multiple meeting rooms with natural daylight and advanced audio-visual capabilities

Cons

Additional daily fee of CHF 50 applies for pets

Gallery Arté al Lago restaurant restricts children under 10 years from dining

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room Backyard

Max:

2 persons

240 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sauna

Coffee machine

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Double or Twin Room

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2 persons

240 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sauna

Coffee machine

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Garden Room

Max:

2 persons

240 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

Garden view

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Lugano4600 ft

Airports

Agno (LUG) 5.2 mi

Train

Lugano Station 1.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

CHF 30 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

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 features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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

Location

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906

Map view

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906

City landmarks

Park

Parco Ciani

3600 ft

Lake

Lake Lugano

1.4 mi

Park

Parco Civico

3600 ft

Casino

Casino Lugano

4800 ft

Parking area

LAC

1.4 mi

Landmark

Monte Bre

2.8 mi

Square

Piazza della Riforma

1.1 mi

Museum

Museum of natural history

3400 ft

Church

Santa Maria degli Angioli church

1.3 mi

Landmark

Exhibition Center Lugano

2300 ft

Landmark

Corner Arena

1.4 mi

Church

Cathedral of Saint Lawrence

1.1 mi

Landmark

William Tell Statue

4200 ft

Landmark

Viganello

2400 ft

Church

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio abate

1.0 mi

Landmark

Cornaredo Stadium

1.3 mi

Landmark

Public Park Parco Ciani

3800 ft

Landmark

Path of Olives

1.1 mi

Event hall

Palazzo Congressi Lugano

4300 ft

Church

Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

5100 ft

Landmark

Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata

4900 ft

Landmark

Chiesa di Santa Teresa di Lisieux

2100 ft

Landmark

Santa Maria degli Angioli

3400 ft

Landmark

BSI SA headquarters

1.0 mi

Landmark

Interbulk Trading SA

1.0 mi

Park

Parco San Michele

3500 ft

Square

Piazza Cioccaro

1.1 mi

Museum

Museum of Cultures

1.7 mi

Landmark

Mount Bre

2.8 mi

Nearby

Oratorio di San Pietro delle Erbette

300 ft

Restaurants

Ristorante Le Relais

100 ft

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La Rucola

100 ft

viale Castagnola 31 c/o Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Ristorante Galleria Arte al Lago

600 ft

piazza Emilio Bossi 7

Neapolis

500 ft

via Riviera 1 Telefonare per conoscere i giorni apertura

Vermouth by Martini

600 ft

Via Funicolare 9

Hotel Lido Seegarten Lugano

900 ft

viale Castagnola 24

La Lanchetta

1400 ft

viale Castagnola 16

La Fermata

1500 ft

viale Castagnola 16

Almonti Bistrot & Pizza

1400 ft

via delle Scuole 1

Pane & Zucchero

1600 ft

viale Castagnola 21

Ristorante Piccolo Vigneto

1.1 mi

via al Roccolo 19

Gelateria Veneta

2400 ft

via al Chioso 30

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

enjoyed the hotel and leave a review

Scenic views

Friendly staff

Limited dining options

Some average food

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

9.3

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.5

4.5/5 based on 650 reviews

#2 of 44 hotels in Lugano based on Tripadvisor

Jimmy

United Kingdom, December 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, although I did notice some ants on the lower floors. The service was exceptional, with staff going out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The location was perfect, directly across from the lake front with stunning views, allowing for a peaceful and relaxing retreat. The dining experience was incredible, and the facilities met all my needs.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was huge, nice, clean, and very comfortable. It was tended to 2-3 times per day, ensuring a high level of cleanliness and comfort.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was top-notch. The staff were without exception excellent and very competent. They were exceptionally helpful with advice and even assisted in booking my return flight. Their friendliness and dedication really stood out during my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was by far the best part of my stay. It opens up into a beautiful grassy area and bar, offering a serene place to spend time. With the stunning views of the garten and the lake, it made my stay truly memorable.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience at the hotel was fantastic. Every morning, I enjoyed incredible meals that set a high standard. The only downside was that it was a bit of a walk out of town, but the quality of the food made up for it.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were excellent, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay. From room service to car hire, everything was conveniently available to enhance my experience.

Adrian

United States, November 2023

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was amazing! The rooms were big, clean, and boasted amazing views of the lake and mountains, along with 2 balconies. The cuisine was delicious, and the ambiance was romantic and classy. It had everything I could have on my list of requirements.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were amazing.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly and accommodating even for out of the ordinary requests.

Location

9.0

The location was very nice with a lake view, a sub-tropical oasis set in a beautiful garden just on the fringe of the town.

Dining

7.0

The dining offered a variety of choices, but some aspects were very average with limited options repeated daily.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great.

Scenic views

Limited dining options

Samuel

United States, August 2023

8.2/10

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-appointed with a large balcony offering stunning views of Lake Lugano. The service, especially from Mario at the front desk, was top-notch, although some staff seemed a bit annoyed at times. The location directly across from the lake front was beautiful and convenient. The dining experience had a great selection of high-quality food but could be improved. Overall, a great value for the experience.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, well appointed, extremely spacious with loads of amenities, and the large balconies offered amazing views of Lake Lugano. They were in perfect readiness for our visit.

Service

7.0

The service was generally good, with Mario at the front desk looking out for us. However, some staff members seemed a bit rude and annoyed at times.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is beautiful, right next to Mount Bre and a short walk into the city through the park. It is around 15-20 minutes walking distance from the center and directly across from the lake front.

Dining

8.0

The dining offered a great selection of high-quality food, especially fresh fruits, but improvements could be made, such as having an electric kettle with complimentary coffee and tea in the room.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Frank

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.0/10

I had a delightful stay at the hotel, with delicious cuisine, romantic ambiance, and two balconies offering breathtaking views. The rooms were huge, clean, and comfortable. The staff was enthusiastic, professional, and very friendly, ensuring a warm welcome throughout my visit. The location, set in a beautiful garden on the fringe of town, provided a serene and charming atmosphere. However, the dining options were a bit of a letdown, offering convenience food with limited choices. Overall, a great experience with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were huge, with two lovely terraces and breathtaking views. They were clean and comfortable, providing a mix of cardio equipment.

Service

9.0

The staff were enthusiastic, professional, and very friendly, making my stay enjoyable and memorable.

Location

9.0

The location felt like an old grandeur in a clean and comfortable environment, set in a beautiful garden just on the fringe of town.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a huge disappointment with convenience food and limited options, detracting from an otherwise fantastic stay.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various amenities and services to enhance the guest experience.

Graeme

United Kingdom, July 2023

9.6/10

This hotel exceeded all my expectations with its delightful cuisine, romantic ambiance, and two balconies offering stunning views of Lake Lugano. The rooms are impeccably clean, spacious, and filled with amenities; 5 stars truly don't do it justice.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms in the main building and the adjoining block are clean, well-appointed, extremely spacious, and boast fantastic amenities, including large balconies with breathtaking Lake Lugano views.

Service

10.0

The service here is top-notch. The staff is incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, attentive, and always ready to help.

Location

9.0

The location is like stepping into a tropical paradise, surrounded by exotic trees and flowers near Lake Lugano. It's just a short walk to the city center, offering a perfect blend of nature and convenience.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional with a great selection of high-quality food and fresh juices. The only downside was the small elevator and a minor issue with the breakfast buffet.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel offers fantastic facilities that cater to every guest's need, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious stay.

William

United States, June 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were huge, nice, clean, and comfortable, with large balconies offering amazing views of Lake Lugano. The service was exceptional, with staff looking out for me and being extremely friendly and helpful. The location was beautiful, right next to Mount Bre, and a short walk into the city through the park. However, the dining experience could be better with some improvements in the menu variety. Overall, a great value for money hotel with top-notch amenities.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms had everything you could wish for, overlooking the gardens and offering stunning views.

Service

10.0

The staff was amazing, always close by and ready to assist with any requests.

Location

9.0

The location was lovely, just a short stroll into the town through the park and along the lake.

Dining

7.0

The dining could be better with more variety in the menu.