5 Star Hotel

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland View Map

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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

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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.

296 Reviews

9.3Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.6
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Location, very beautiful garden and surroundings.”
  • “Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is an hour by taxi from the Milan Airport in a quiet area of Lake Lucano. It is an exceptional property…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Airport Shuttle
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Double or Twin Room Backyard1/4

Double or Twin Room Backyard

237 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Junior Suite1/4

Junior Suite

485 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

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  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Suite1/4

Suite

646 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

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  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Executive Junior Suite1/4

Executive Junior Suite

593 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

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  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Garden Room1/4

Garden Room

237 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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Double or Twin Room1/4

Double or Twin Room

237 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony

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    What Guests Loved

    9.3
    Exceptional

    Based on 296 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.5

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    9.3

    Pros +

    • Location, very beautiful garden and surroundings.
    • Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is an hour by taxi from the Milan Airport in a quiet area of Lake Lucano. It is an exceptional property with almost one person on staff per quest. The hotel has beautiful furniture and furnishings and is immaculately cleanThe cruisine. In their Arte Gallery restaurant located on the lake was 5 star plus.The Spa was wonderful. The grand pool and hot tub areas were barely used as patrons enjoyed lounging on the hotel private area on the lakeI am planning to return next summer for a weekAlso the piano music in the smaller lounge and terrace restaurant was a delightful treat each evening.
    • A really beautiful hotel in lovely gardens. I was upgraded to a fantastic suite. The staff are lovely.

    Cons -

    • Hotel could have been maintained better. Some of the areas in the hotel could be updated. Restaurant looks outdated.
    • I wish I was able to stay another three days.
    • Breakfast was OK but not great and the breakfast room was busy and confuse
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    7MathijsPosted on: 10-30-2025

    Location, very beautiful garden and surroundings.

    Hotel could have been maintained better. Some of the areas in the hotel could be updated. Restaurant looks outdated.

    10DavisPosted on: 9-9-2025

    Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is an hour by taxi from the Milan Airport in a quiet area of Lake Lucano. It is an exceptional property with almost one person on staff per quest. The hotel has beautiful furniture and furnishings and is immaculately cleanThe cruisine. In their Arte Gallery restaurant located on the lake was 5 star plus.The Spa was wonderful. The grand pool and hot tub areas were barely used as patrons enjoyed lounging on the hotel private area on the lakeI am planning to return next summer for a weekAlso the piano music in the smaller lounge and terrace restaurant was a delightful treat each evening.

    I wish I was able to stay another three days.

    10ElizabethPosted on: 7-12-2025

    A really beautiful hotel in lovely gardens. I was upgraded to a fantastic suite. The staff are lovely.

    9Roberto B. D.Posted on: 6-2-2025

    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

    Breakfast was OK but not great and the breakfast room was busy and confuse

    8AbdulmohsenPosted on: 5-19-2025

    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

    Breakfast very limited choices especially for muslims.Carpet in room was unhygienic and over used. Location far from town square >2Km about 25 min walk

    10AyeshaPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Location, rooms, cleanliness, their care of everything. Breakfast. Since we arrived we feel relaxed and home. They try to help as much as possible. They bring small bed for my son without any charge and the way they welcomed us was really appreciate.

    10CorinnePosted on: 3-10-2025

    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 loved the breakfast spread. It’s a nice stroll into town and the hotel is in a quiet area. Perfect for a getaway and melt away the stress! I definitely want to return and if you have any second thoughts about booking, just do it ?

    Nothing! Everything was perfect.

    10DouglasPosted on: 11-13-2024

    Beautiful location right across from the lake. Outside the front door was the incline to Monte Bre which was extremely convenient with stunning views!

    9MajidPosted on: 11-3-2024

    Location, decoration and staff friendliness and service.

    My room could have been more child friendly, breakfast selection and quality could be improved when compared to other luxury hotels I have stayed.

    10AbdulrahmanPosted on: 10-18-2024

    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 is super friendly and always trying their best to help promptly and in the best way. For me, definitely a place to visit again and again. One more advice, if you order from room service, you have to try their grilled Salomon ?

    10MohammedPosted on: 10-10-2024

    :I had a truly wonderful stay at grand hotel villa castcagnola The service was exceptional, and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. “Sophia, Samuel “ room service” Mario” front desk .The rooms were immaculate, comfortable, and beautifully designed, ensuring a restful experience. The amenities provided were top-notch, and the location was perfect for exploring the city. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing stay in lugano.

    10JanePosted on: 10-6-2024

    Excellent hotel, great location, grounds and views. Exceptional staff . Hope to return one day.

    10HolgerPosted on: 10-4-2024

    Great service and hospitality, beautiful building and garden, rooms nicely decorated. The ATRE restaurant was an exceptional experience worth the money for us.

    Some of the dishes/drinks at the Rucola felt a bit overpriced, while the service was great too.

    10FlorianPosted on: 9-30-2024

    Love the view, the calmness and the stay with the sun.

    The breakfast was good, but a few very good fresh pancakes could be added

    9MohammadPosted on: 9-29-2024

    Its location and view to nature

    Price can be challenging

    10HaneenPosted on: 9-20-2024

    Everything! The cleanliness, service, staff above all else. We were staying there to celebrate our 6th anniversary and they were so kind to welcome us with some chocolate and candies.

    10GaryPosted on: 9-18-2024

    Great location just outside Lugano, immaculately clean, staff were very attentive and room was fabulous.

    8ClaudiaPosted on: 9-14-2024

    Amazing view to the lake, nice garden qmd restaurant

    Bermuda ( casual) not allowed to restaurant

    8LindsayPosted on: 9-9-2024

    Beautiful property in great location with fabulous Lido

    Staff service not 5* except for Barbara and Sonia on reception who were really helpful. Everything seemed a bit too much trouble.

    10AbdullahPosted on: 9-7-2024

    The staff

    Limited Breakfast, walking entrance while having bags and luggage is annoying,

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Heated pool
    • Indoor pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Pool with view
    • Private beach

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 4 to 13 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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.Please inform 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 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

    Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano

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