Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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 center, only a few steps away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
Munairah
Kuwait“luxurious hotel, with a vintage, glamorous atmosphere”
Douglas
United States of America“Beautiful location right across from the lake. Outside the front door was the incline to Monte Bre which was extremely convenient with stunning views!”- Majid
United Arab Emirates“The. Place nice but if there is a door for the bathroom better” 
Abdulrahman
Saudi Arabia“Everything about my stay here was outstanding, can’t actually describe how great was the stay, I am afraid that the words won’t be enough. But in conclusion; great location, the rooms were clean, the view to the lake is breathtaking and the staff...”
Terrence United States of America“The hotel was beautiful with a great location. The staff, and I mean the entire staff was awesome the entire time.”- Mohammed
Qatar“: I had a truly wonderful stay at grand hotel villa castcagnola The service was exceptional, and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. “Sophia, Samuel “ room service” Mario” front desk .The rooms were immaculate, comfortable,...” 
Haneen Saudi Arabia“Everything! The cleanliness, service, staff above all else. We were staying there to celebrate our 6th anniversary and they were so kind to welcome us with some chocolate and candies.”
Shaikha Kuwait“The suite was absolutely outstanding—meticulously decorated and spacious. Room service was impressively quick, especially considering the size of the hotel. The view from our room was breathtaking, like something out of a dream, and the room...”
Charles United States of America“Great hotel. What a view. Location couldn’t be better with hiking out the front door, the lake and a Michelin restaurant on the other side.”
Oliver United Arab Emirates“Made to feel very welcome, treated exceptionally well. Very attentive staff. Room was excellent, high quality throughout. Facilities were excellent including the spa area and the Lido. Will look forward to going back at some point in the future.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Le Relais
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- La Rucola
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Grand Hotel Villa CastagnolaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Canoeing
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 25 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
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
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
House rulesGrand Hotel Villa Castagnola takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 ID 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 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 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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has 3 restaurants:
- La Rucola
- Rseaturant Gallery Arté al Lago
- Le Relais
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Yes, there's 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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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Personal trainer
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Tennis equipment
- Locker rooms
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Water sports facilities on site
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- 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 center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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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Check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
