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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Lugano, Switzerland

Charming villa and gardens on the shores of Lake Lugano

An impressive Italian-styled villa overlooking the Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola 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.

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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 for a refreshing spa treatment followed by dinner at our restaurant Arté or something more relaxed at La Rucola. After dinner, head to Le Relais for a night cap before bed.

Enjoy your stay!

72 Rooms | 5 Floors | 3 Restaurants |

4.7 /5

729 reviews

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Ratings

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Global Rating

4.7 /5

4.7

729 reviews

INVITED Rating

4.8 /5

4.8

16 reviews

4.5 /5

4.5

731 reviews

INVITED Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

5

A magnificent view

We loved the view across the gardens to the lake

By Iris Oct ’23 Trip Type Business

5

we loved the friendly atmosphere and the great food

we enjoyed a unforgettable evening at the arte restaurant

By Urs Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple

4

comfortable stay

we loved the setting of the hotel, the pool and restaurants

By Olga Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Switzerland

4.8

(based on 16 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

5

A magnificent view

We loved the view across the gardens to the lake

By Iris Oct ’23 Trip Type Business

5

we loved the friendly atmosphere and the great food

we enjoyed a unforgettable evening at the arte restaurant

By Urs Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple

4

comfortable stay

we loved the setting of the hotel, the pool and restaurants

By Olga Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple

5

A welcoming beautiful and charming hotel.

Friendly staff who made us feel at home: front desk, room service, bar, breafast and dinners, massage...everyone was wonderful.

By Geneve Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful view. Great service!

The pool and wellness area are great!

By Remo Sep ’22 Trip Type Couple

5

Wonderful hotel in gorgeous location

Everything was fantastic. Service was top notch and every room has a good view. Spa was excellent and breakfast also very good. We had a meal at the michelin star restaurant and the service there could have been better (we were put on a poor table and told they were fully booked but the restaurant stayed Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshalf empty). Highlight was the private Lido it's absolutely wonderful. The food in general (even for simple plates) is very expensive but all nicely prepared.

By Hannah Aug ’22 Trip Type Couple

4

Charming property in beautiful Lugano.

Enjoyed the old world aspects of the hotel along with the modern conveniences. Staff was attentive and restaurants were very good.

By Kenneth Apr ’22 Trip Type Friends

5

Fantastic hotel - great service, great location, great rooms

The staff was excellent !

By Monica Apr ’22 Trip Type Family

5

Beautiful place to stay in Lugano

Very friendly reception and perfect service in the restsurants.

By Tatiana Apr ’21 Trip Type Couple

5

A beautiful property

With a good location and beautiful views over Lake Lugano, this property offers plenty of space for a relaxing stay in its numerous salons, different restaurants and outdoor terraces, beautiful garden and spacious guest rooms. Its quality of service in all areas has to be highlighted, particularly in Read more[SPLIT]Read lessthe restaurants, as well as the attention to details we experienced.

By Carlos Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

4

Perfect short stay with lakeview

Warm welcome, wonderful lakeview, car service, friendly staff, clean rooms.

By Helene Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

5

Beautiful de-confinement weekend

We spent a long weekend at this beautiful palace hotel located in a park near Lake Lugano. Everything so beautiful with impeccable and very kind service. While the service was great, the food in the restaurant (not the Michelin start restaurant on the lake where we did not dine) could have been better Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshad there been lighter options with a focus on freshly prepared vegetables and local cuisine.

By Thaddeus May ’20 Trip Type Couple

5

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - nice villa with own park, private beach with a lakefront terrace, near Lugano center

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has a very good location, only 5-10 minutes walk to Lugano center. We have a very nice room with a lake view. The hotel has its own private beach with a lakefront terrace at lake Lugano only cross the street from the hotel. Right next to the private beach you can find a Read more[SPLIT]Read lessboat rental service.

By Dušan Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

Great service, beautiful gardens

Reception team recognized SLH status and provided upgrade to stunning large lake view suite without it even having to be prompted or requested. Restaurants very good, staff friendly and fabulous. Location a little out of town but right near funicular.

By Caroline Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

Top Notch staff. Excellent all round

The dinner at Arte.

By Alan May ’19 Trip Type Couple

5

lovely autumn stay

fantastic meal at restaurant Arte; fab. view over lake.

By Peter Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple

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Hotel Address

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Viale Castagnola 31

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Lugano

6906

Switzerland

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