Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Hotel in Lugano
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and a steam room.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and a steam room.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Lugano
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room
2 Single • 323 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite Standard
2 Single • 1 Sofa • 484 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Suite
2 Single • 1 Sofa • 646 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Double Room
2 Single • 377 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite Executive
2 Single • 1 Sofa • 592 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
Very nice classic hotel with very nice amenities
2.5 / 5.0
The same amazing experience as always
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent hotel, old classic style, very comfortable and spacious room, good quality beds and beddings. We stayed in the double room with balcony, room looks like a junior suite, had 2 bathrooms. Hotel has a wonderful garden, perfect location , on the lake and not very far from center.
2.5 / 5.0
Wonderful old style hotel in a good location and with impeccable service. Great breakfast and lunch restaurant and a lovely bar. Very specious and comfortable room with lake and garden views. I would strongly recommend it.
2.0 / 5.0
Great property. Professional staff but concierge unhelpful snob.
5.0 / 5.0
This hotel was absolutely the most gorgeous hotel I have ever stayed. The suites are grand and pay a homage to its time period. The views are unbelievable and the staff is so polite and accommodating. I do wish they would have changed up the menu each morning for breakfast and each night for dinner. Great spot to travel North and South to Lake Como. A wonderful time was had on our girls trip!
5.0 / 5.0
The view is the best literally part heaven.
Staffs were so helpful and polite.
Hundred percent 💯 i am coming back there soon.🙏💜💋
5.0 / 5.0
great
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
The best service we have ever had! Cheerful staff that take pride in their service.
2.5 / 5.0
Great staff, great food, beautiful hotel, and prime location.
2.5 / 5.0
Very beautiful and cozy hotel! Our room had a great view to the garden and Lugano lake. Spacious room, which was very clean and pleasant, it had a nice balcony. There was an excellent pianist playing in the lounge whole evening on Saturday night. Hotel is situated by only 20 minutes walk from the city center and there was a free bus connection frequently going to city center. We recommend the hotel and would like to visited soon again.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Just magic
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly and professional staff and an easy check-in.
5.0 / 5.0
Love this property!
4.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place, wonderful service! We will definitely come back!
2.0 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing hotel 10 star from check in to check out
5.0 / 5.0
Excelent! All was 5 stars!
4.0 / 5.0
The hotel is great and grounds are pretty it is a bit of a walk into town and it is very expendive
5.0 / 5.0
It was perfect place to explore both Monte Bre and Lugano city center
5.0 / 5.0
All perfect for a Swiss hotel
5.0 / 5.0
The hotel sits right across street from Lake Lugano, so our room has a commanding view of the lake and mountains beyond. The staff couldn’t be nicer, everyone was going out of their ways to help. The suite we got was amazing, valet parking was a breeze, and hotel restaurant was also impressive! All in all a fantastic property, and we loved our stay. Definitely will come back.
5.0 / 5.0
A luxury resort in a super beautiful lugano
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice location
2.5 / 5.0
A fantastic 5 star experience, no detail missed. I will certainly return.
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean, convenient. The staff were very welcoming and very helpful.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful Old-World Hotel with beautiful views! We had a room with a balcony and view of lake. Indoor pool and garden area was very relaxing! Staff is very friendly
5.0 / 5.0
The quality of service provided by the hotel was exceptionally good. And the room was beautiful with nicely managed flower garden
2.5 / 5.0
The hotel was the best I ever stayed
5.0 / 5.0
Great location & staff. Tricky to find on google maps if in car. Everything but the weather was amazing for our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel in perfect location. We enjoyed it very much.
1.5 / 5.0
Hotel is pet friendly but doesn’t allow pets in the common areas (restaurants, etc) which is a bummer because we don’t travel with the dog to keep him inside the room all the time. They even told us that during summer he is not allowed in the garden areas (?). Also, it costed us CHF 50,00 per night for the dog.
The staff is ULTRA friendly and polite.
The common areas are fancy, clean and smell great,
But we feel the gym, sauna and pool could have some improvements as the areas seem quote old and lacking space. We didn’t play tennis but the facilities seem good.
The food is overpriced - Im sorry. I never felt like I was having a “fantastic” meal, although the prices are high.
You can find good spots near the hotel for coffee, lunch and dinner and the lake view is great. It’s a good spot, just in general quite overpriced in my opinion.
4.0 / 5.0
Staff were amazing
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lugano?
The average price for a rental in Lugano is $247 per night. This rental is $833 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola. Enjoy the water!
Is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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