Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Viale Castagnola 31, 6906 Lugano, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map – Train Access
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- TimUnited States of America“Beautiful hotel and grounds. Spa facilities were excellent. The staff was amazing.”
- EliasUnited States of America“The Service is exceptionally good and the property is excellent. I would say that I would recommend the property to anyone from the reception to the staff involve in the cleaning room. Congratulations”
- PeterSwitzerland“Beautiful, comfortable, very friendly & professional staff. Felt very welcome. Right next to Monte Bré funicular. City centre is a pleasant under 30’ walk. The olive trail to Gandria is also close by.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 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
Amenities of Grand Hotel Villa CastagnolaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- High chair
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Canoeing
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Fruit
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
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 aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is 1 miles from the center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has 3 restaurants:
- Le Relais
- La Rucola
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Personal trainer
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Tennis equipment
- Locker rooms
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Water sports facilities on site
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Full-body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola on this page.
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Room options at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double