Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola | Hotel in Lugano

| 9.3 (799 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Lugano Hotel | Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Hotel in Lugano

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.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is located in Lugano.

This 56 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Spa, Toiletries, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 799 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . Coming to Lugano and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Private Pool
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
Activities
  • Body treatments
  • Fitness
  • Hair coloring
  • Tennis court
  • Beachfront
  • Makeup services
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Waxing services
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Ping-pong
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Neck massage
  • Bike tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Private beach area
  • Facial treatments
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis equipment
  • Hairstyling
  • Fitness center
  • Manicure
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Yoga classes
  • Pedicure
  • Body wrap
  • Massage
  • Beach
  • Beauty services
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Personal trainer
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Hair treatments
  • Locker rooms
  • Haircut
  • Game room
  • Body scrub
  • Sauna
  • Fitness classes
  • Temporary art galleries
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Safe
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Private check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Valet parking
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Room service
  • Ironing service
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Suit press
  • Concierge
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Pool with view
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.4
Location:
9.43
Staff:
9.52
Facilities:
9.28
Comfort:
9.53
Cleanliness:
9.49
Saleh
Nov 5, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Qatar
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Ideal and excellent property for families. The staffs were very polite and they were extremely helpful when needed .
Negative: None.
Summary: We had a fantastic quite stay mainly due to politeness of the staff and moreover the location of hotel were 5-7 walk to
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Bidet, Toilet, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Executive Junior Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 55 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Executive Junior Suite

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Toilet, Slippers, Conditioner, Additional bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Bidet, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Shower, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Body soap, Toilet paper

General

Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Junior Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 45 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Toilet, Slippers, Conditioner, Additional bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Bidet, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Shower, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Body soap, Toilet paper

General

Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Bidet, Toilet, Shower, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower

General

Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Garden Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Bidet, Toilet, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Lockers, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

View

Garden view

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 60 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Suite

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Toilet, Slippers, Conditioner, Additional bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Bidet, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Shower, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Body soap, Toilet paper

General

Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double or Twin Room Backyard
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double or Twin Room Backyard

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Bidet, Toilet, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Slippers, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower

General

Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Trash cans, Hypoallergenic, Carpeted, Lockers, Air conditioning, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Pay-per-view channels, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

Activities

Sauna

Kitchen

High chair, Coffee machine

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels, Pool with a view

View

Quiet street view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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