Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Viale Castagnola 31, 6906 Lugano, Switzerland – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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 centre, only a few steps away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- EmmaSwitzerland“Superb view of the lake and hotel gardens; sitting on the balcony at any time of day was just sublime. Super friendly and helpful staff. Loved that they parked the car for me and helped me unload my mum's wheelchair, etc. Loved that with the...”
- AngelinaUnited Kingdom“The location of the hotel is special. Most rooms, its restaurants and the pool/park area overlook the mountains and Lake Lugano. The service is traditional 5*old school where each guest is greeted with a smile and every staff is studying their...”
- YufeiChina“Amazing hotel. Very quiet and beautiful, friendly staff and good breakfast. Just close to the Lugano lake.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Le Relais
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- La Rucola
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Grand Hotel Villa CastagnolaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Children's high chair
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Water sport facilities on site
- Canoeing
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-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
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- 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
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness/spa 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
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
House rulesGrand Hotel Villa Castagnola takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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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Room options at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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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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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Personal trainer
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Tennis equipment
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Swimming Pool
- Bike tours
- Beauty Services
- Water sport facilities on site
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Make up services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- 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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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is 1 miles from the centre of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has 3 restaurants:
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- La Rucola
- Le Relais
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Yes, there is 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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.