Hotel Splendide Royal
About this property
Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely nonsmoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employes who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavors from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city center with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Globe Certification
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hana
Saudi Arabia“I liked how the stuff was welcoming. The Location was perfect. the rooms are clean” - Saleh Saudi Arabia“Excellent facility, staff, and location. The view from the balcony over lake Lugano was breathtaking!”
- Raj
India“The decor,room layout restaurants , views all are amazing” - Veli
Turkey“The breakfast was great and the view is perfect while you having your breakfast.” - Saifalnasr
Egypt“It had the best location looking at the a very nice view of lake Lugano, it was very classic hotel feeling authenticity and elegance, very close to downtown area.” - Natalie
Belgium“What impressed me the most was the eye for detail. For example: a nice case for the tv remote, a leather stool for your purse at dinner, giant curtains that open and close air tight with adjustable ropes that are super easy to manage… we got...” - Mansour
Kuwait“All the staff we talked to were amazing & very helpful, they made our stay exceptional … a big thanks to all of them.” - Nadia
Canada“Its location, its design, the views, the beds were extremely comfortable and the breakfast was amazing.” - Steven
United States“Location Bedding and mattress Restaurant quality and vistas History Skilled front desk Bell desk and support” - Beate
Latvia“For a super picky traveler like me, it exceeded my expectations and everything was perfect.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- I Due Sud - 1 Michelin Star / 16 GaultMillau points
- Open forDinner
- La Veranda - 14 GaultMillau points
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 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 also 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
