Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
About this property
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 center, only a few steps away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elizabeth
Australia“A really beautiful hotel in lovely gardens. I was upgraded to a fantastic suite. The staff are lovely.” - Roberto
Brazil“The hotel is beautiful, nice building, halls, overall structure, very kind staff and the room was really good (beautiful, comfortable, spatious, with a balcony and view of the amazing garden” - Abdulmohsen
Saudi Arabia“Staff were welcoming & super friendly esp. Laura at reception. The hotel garden landscape Lake view from our room balcony Comfy bed & pillows. Valet very attentive” - Daniel
United States“The hotel was beautiful and the service was excellent! I would highly recommend the Grand Hotel to anyone traveling to Lugano.” - Corinne
Switzerland“We absolutely loved everything about our stay: the staff were so friendly and attentive, the views were gorgeous, the room was magnificent, the beds comfortable, and the spa was clean and quiet, with the massages so great and relaxing. We also...” - Munairah
Kuwait“luxurious hotel, with a vintage, glamorous atmosphere” - Douglas United States“Beautiful location right across from the lake. Outside the front door was the incline to Monte Bre which was extremely convenient with stunning views!”
- Majid
United Arab Emirates“The. Place nice but if there is a door for the bathroom better” - Abdulrahman Saudi Arabia“Everything about my stay here was outstanding, can’t actually describe how great was the stay, I am afraid that the words won’t be enough. But in conclusion; great location, the rooms were clean, the view to the lake is breathtaking and the staff...”
- Terrence United States“The hotel was beautiful with a great location. The staff, and I mean the entire staff was awesome the entire time.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Le Relais
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- La Rucola
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
