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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, TI, 6906
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    1 min walk
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre
    8 min walk
  • Parco Ciani
    13 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Standard

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Floor Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Backyard view Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Backyard view Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite Executive | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Executive

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Exterior
Hotel Splendide Royal
Pool
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (368)
The price is $428
per night
$455 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel Splendide Royal

About the neighborhood

Lugano

In the heart of Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is within a 5-minute drive of Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Lugano and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

What's nearby

  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Monte San Salvatore - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Melide Station - 9 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 11 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Lanchetta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pane & Zucchero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Veneta - Lugano - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Family fun on the beach, near Parco Ciani
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Clarins Wellness Corner has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Le Relais, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Lugano? This hotel has 4865 square feet (452 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Le Relais - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Ristorante Arté al Lago - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
La Rucola - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Rucola
  • Le Relais
  • Ristorante Arté al Lago

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,865 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and TWINT
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 September to 31 May
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac Lugano
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Grand Villa Castagnola au Lac Lugano
Villa au Lac
Villa Castagnola
Villa Castagnola au Lac
Villa Castagnola Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Hotel Lugano

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 350 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr.Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is the best literally part heaven. Staffs were so helpful and polite. Hundred percent 💯 i am coming back there soon.🙏💜💋
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

shizhe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hansjürg

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great Spa. Has its own Lido and for little Children you can also go to the public Lido which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deema

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Naperville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was blown away by this property. Absolutely every detail has been thought of. From the moment you walk in the door, you are taken by the beautiful decor and the lovely family that own and manage the property. This place is special and truly one of a kind. The spa is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to go back, truly a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff and kindness of all at the property! Nicola in particular. Front desk members were incredible- including Mario! Lake Lugano is magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best service we have ever had! Cheerful staff that take pride in their service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendous Hotel
Great staff, great food, beautiful hotel, and prime location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rafael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gran propiedad y excelente servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with spa facilities and a large indoor pool. Many rooms have balconies overlooking lake Lugano. Easy bus ride to downtown. Staff was always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Just magic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Encinitas

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly and professional staff and an easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Encinitas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adrien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the facilities, spa, pool and staff Dislike: Air con was not working in the room, have to wait to get seated for breakfast, breakfast options not that great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano was one of the best Hotel experiences I have ever had. My room was exquisite especially my gorgeous balcony with fabulous views of Lake Lugano. The surrounding gardens were so manicured and breathtaking! I stayed at Castagnola for 5 nights and my daily breakfast was a treat to look forward to. I also found the convenience of the Hotel to the city centre a bonus as I could easily walk this each day. Being a woman travelling solo I could not have been made to feel more welcome by the friendly and professional team at Villa Castagnola. I highly recommend this Hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful service! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost five stars
An absolutely amazing hotel in a spectacular location on Lago Lugano. Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms. Grand and elegant public spaces; a wonderful garden and exquisite artwork. Top notch staff. BUT despite the advertisement of air conditioning, there was none on these 80 degree plus early spring days. I booked a room with air conditioning and was charged for and paid for that room, but got no air conditioning, The suggested solution was to leave the door open at night to cool the room - on the ground floor of an unsecured hotel property. Not practical. The second solution was to bring us a fan, as if we were traveling in 1946. A small complaint but any issue which leaves guests uncomfortable in their own room over three days deserved at lease an acknowledgment from the Hotel management. There was nothing. What should have been a five star plus stay was not. Other than that, the hotel is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing hotel 10 star from check in to check out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent! All was 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023