Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac
 

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac

Charming villa and gardens on the shores of Lake Lugano

Viale Castagnola 31, 6906 Lugano, Ticino. Switzerland.

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83 rooms

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

Lugano, Switzerland

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac

Charming villa and gardens on the shores of Lake Lugano

Important Announcement

The hotel is currently closed and will re-open on 21st March 2012. Reservations can be made now for stays after this date.

An impressive Italian-styled villa overlooking the Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac is set in stunning sub-tropical gardens filled with exotic plants. With wonderful lake and mountain views, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a wellness area with spa and beauty treatments, a private lido and fascinating collection of contemporary sculptures, this is a treat for the senses at every level.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a charming property that has a succinctly Mediterranean holiday feel combined with elegance and great service. There are stunning works of art wherever you look and each of the rooms and suites is uniquely decorated and has wonderful lake and garden views from the spacious balcony.

Take the funicular up Monte Brè, just outside the hotel, for the most fabulous lake and Alp views. Then visit the typical Ticinese village of Bré and follow the Art Path through the village. Return to Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac for a refreshing spa treatment followed by dinner in the Michelin-star restaurant Arté.

Location

Lugano, near the Italian border. Within walking distance of Lugano town centre and 7 kms from Lugano Airport.

Things to enjoy

Tennis, private lido, Clarins Beauty Corner, massages, sauna and bio-sauna, solarium, steam room, Danilo Hair styling.

Near Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

Golf, horse riding, mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing, motorboats, waterskiing, go-karting, paragliding, bowling, climbing, lake and river fishing, Casino Lugano, Casino Campione, Bellinzona Castles, Lugano Lake boat cruise, Lugano town centre, winery visit and tasting.

Services

24 hour bell service. Car rental desk. Concierge desk. Daily maid service. Daily newspaper. Dry cleaning. Elevators. Hairdresser. Internet and computer desk. Laundry / valet. Limousine service. Luggage storage. Multilingual staff. Photocopy service. Porters. Room service. Safe deposit box. Shoe shine. Valet service

Dining

"Le Relais" – at the hotel serving a light, tasty Mediterranean Cuisine. During the summer time “Le Relais” opens its panoramic terrace and garden. "Ristorante Galleria Arté al Lago" – directly on the water’s edge 100 meters away from the hotel serving gourmet, innovative cuisine based on fish specialties . "The Cocktail Bar" – In an elegant and charming setting, ideal spot for savoring long drinks and cocktails . "Banano Bar" Surrounded by banana trees this is an idyllic place for a special drink and small snacks

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Le Relais

"Le Relais" – at the hotel serving a light, tasty Mediterranean Cuisine. Open 11:00 to 23:00. During the summer time “Le Relais” opens its panoramic terrace and garden. On warm nights, an unforgettable candlelight dinner accompanied by live piano melodies, is served on the panoramic Terrace. Breakfast – A rich breakfast buffet is served in the Sala Rosa or in summer on the panoramic terrace with lake and park views. Open from 07:00 to 10:00.

Restaurant details
Type: International kitchen
Dress Code: Smart elegant
Opening Hours: 11.00 to 23.00 h
Smoking: No (Non-Smoking)

Ristorante Galleria Arté al Lago

Directly on the lake and 100 meters from Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola the restaurant , decorated with sculpture by famous artists, offers a very special dining experience with light Mediterranean gourmet cuisine and fish specialties. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Our executive chef Frank Oerthle has been awarded as Newcomer of the Year 2009 in Ticino from the guide GaultMillau. (16 points GaultMillau and 1 Michelin Star)

Restaurant details
Type: Mediterranean Gourmet Cuisine
Dress Code: Smart elegant
Opening Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00 & 19:00 to 23:00
Smoking: No (Non-Smoking)

Banano Bar

Surrounded by banana trees this is an idyllic place for a special drink and small snacks

Restaurant details
Type: Bar
Dress Code: -
Opening Hours: open from 11.00 if nice wheater
Smoking: Yes (Smoking)

Cocktail Bar

An intimate place to meet for any occasion. Our barman will be happy to suggest one of his specialties. WIth pleasure we serve you also a light snacks

Restaurant details
Type: Bar
Dress Code: -
Opening Hours: from 11.00 to 02.00 h
Smoking: No (Non-Smoking)

Snack Corner

Taste fabulous snacks and light dishes sitting in the shade in a secluded area

Restaurant details
Type: Snacks
Dress Code: Casual
Opening Hours: Open from 11.00 to 20.00 h
Smoking: Yes (Smoking)

Spa

Clarins Beauty Corner invites you to a range of beauty treatments and massages that can be tailormade to suit your needs.

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  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Sauna
  • Body scrub
  • Caldarium

    • Leisure

    "Clarins Beauty Corner" and Danilo Hairstyling at the hotel. Boutiques, pharmacy, florist nearby. Fashion shopping area in Lugano centre. Fox-Town outlet shopping in Mendrisio (250 shops) 30 km south.

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    Activities

    • Bike Riding - Nearby
    • Golf Driving Range - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
    • Hairdresser - On Site
    • Horse Riding - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
    • Indoor Swimming Pool - On Site
    • Jogging Track - Nearby
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool - Nearby
    • Sailing - Nearby
    • Tennis - On Site
    • Water Skiing - Nearby
    • Windsurfing - Nearby

    Meetings and Business

    All technical equipments are available.. The private villa atmosphere is enhanced in each of the exceptionally decorated and technically equipped day – light meeting rooms and several working rooms with exquisite views of the park. The unique and secluded atmosphere , the professional service and assistance are the perfect venue for successful and unforgettable business meetings. They accommodate up to 120 people. .

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    Business Services

    • Air-conditioning
    • Audio-visual equipment
    • Back Projection
    • Blackboard/Whiteboard
    • Conference telephone
    • Direct dial telephone
    • DVD
    • Exhibition space
    • Flip charts
    • Internet / E-mail access
    • Lectern
    • Microphone
    • Mineral water/Tea/Coffee
    • Overhead projectors
    • Pin Board
    • Podium with microphone
    • Projector
    • Screen
    • Television
    • Video conferencing
    • Video equipment / VCR
    • Wireless internet access

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    Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

    Stay minimum 2 nights and get a free upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability). Enjoy the charm of our hotel and discover Lugano and its surroundings. Let us spoil you! In this rate we included buffet breakfast, Service and entrance to the Wellness Corner and the Indoor Swimming Pool. Tourist taxes are not included in that rate. All rooms are facing south with lake and/or park view and offer Air Condition and High Speed Internet Access.

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    CHF 330.00 minimum 2 nights stay.

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    1st December 2011 to 7th January 2013

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    Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

    Ideal for those of you who wish to enjoy a relaxing, short, last minute break in Ticino. Especially for our SLH Club Members we suggest: 2 overnights in one of our elegant rooms with bathroom, balcony, facing south with a superb view, including a welcome drink, a small present, a mouth-watering tasting Menu for two people (beverage not included) in our "Le Relais" Restaurant or on the terrace on the park or at the “Ristorante Galleria Arté” al Lago.

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    CHF 1,300.00 per room per stay minimum 2 nights stay.

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    14th March 2011 to 5th January 2013

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    Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

    Allow us to guide you in the world of art and gastronomy at the Villa Castagnola, partner hotel of the GrandesTables.ch. Especially for our SLH guests we propose: 3 overnights in one of our elegant rooms, with bathroom, balcony, facing south with a superb view, including a welcome surprise, a small present, one Gourmet Menu with its wines, served in our Le Relais Restaurant and one in our Ristorante Galleria Arté, as well as the free use of our Wellness Corner.

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    CHF 846.70 per room per stay minimum 3 nights stay.

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    3rd April 2011 to 5th January 2013

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