About this property
The family-run Continental Parkhotel is located 656 feet south of the main railway station of Lugano, where the funicular leaves regularly for the city center. Plunge into the wonderful swimming pool amid a large park after a day of doing sightseeing or business in Lugano. All rooms are air-conditioned and nonsmoking and are equipped with soundproofed windows. The comfort rooms are located in the annex building and the superior rooms in the main building of the Continental Parkhotel. La Veranda à la carte restaurant or in summer Grotto & Ronco dei Bianchi Distillery, with warm Ticino specialties, open from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. The buildings of the surrounding Ronco dei Bianchi historical vineyard have been carefully restored and house a distillery, a cellar for the wine production, the agricultural museum and the grotto restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carol
United States
“Beautiful resort up on hill near train station. Easy down to city central square via Funicular inside Train Station” - Natasha
United States
“It was a beautiful property, loved the restaurant, hotel, breakfast , lake view room” - Tracy
United States
“So much charm. Love the history and detail. Walkable but it’s a good walk to lake area. Walkable to train station.” - Lorraine
United States
“Breakfast was superb with plenty to eat. Service was excellent. Received Ticino pass for free bus and train. All staff was excellent explaining directions. Loved the funicular from train station to Lake Town Center.” - Kurt
United States
“Beautiful grounds, proximity to train station, excellent breakfast, friendly staff.” - Pamela
United States
“Beautiful historic hotel. Lovely room, very comfortable. Wonderful breakfast! And wonderful staff!” - Zena
United States
“Great food at onsite restaurant. Easily walkable to waterfront and funicular access.” - Margaret
United States
“The view was incredible. It’s a beautiful hotel with an insight winery.” - Donna
United States
“We have stayed at many hotels throughout Europe, and the Continental Parkhotel was one of our favorites. It has a beautiful, quiet elegance to it, the rooms and views are lovely, quite a large bathroom & shower for Europe, which we loved! ...” - Melissa
United States
“The breakfast was excellent. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We would highly recommend.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineItalian • German • International
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






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.