Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano

5 stars

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906

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Overview

Located within steps from Lugano downtown and set amongst a private, subtropical park this five-star property has a long magnificent history. The building was owned by a noble Russian family until it became a hotel in 1885. Even now you can feel the warmth and comfort of a private home.

The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola includes 83 individually decorated rooms with all modern facilities and breathtaking views over the lake and park. The property also has two restaurants, bars, 10 meeting rooms and spa center.

The hotel is a stone’s throw from bus stop and funicular to Monte Bre. Lugano train station is 2km away and Lugano Agno Airport is 7km from the hotel.

Year renovated 2011. Number of rooms 12.

Distance to:

City Center - 1.2km
Airport: Lugano - 4.5km, Malpensa - 45.6km
Train Station: Lugano - 1.7km, Lugano FLP - 1.7km
Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac offers 83 guestrooms divided into deluxe single, superior double and deluxe double rooms, superior junior suites, deluxe junior suites and two-bedroom suites. All rooms have a unique individual design and offers magnificent views over the park or lake. Total room area varies from 22sqm to 80sqm.

Every room has all modern conveniences: bathroom, balcony, plush bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, mini-bar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, internet connection, wireless LAN internet and flat-screen satellite TV.

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One-Bedroom Suite Lake view Two Single Beds - 80m²		Check Prices
All our suites have a twin bed, bedroom, living room, two bathrooms (one with bath tub and one with shower), balcony, plush bathrobes and terry slippers, hairdryer, minibar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, Internet connection, Wireless LAN Internet, flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms are facing south with park and lake view and are all approx. 80 m2.
Superior Double Room Lake view Two Single Beds - 30m²		Check Prices
All our superior double rooms are located on the 4th floor, and have twin bed, bathroom (bath tub or shower), balcony, plush bathrobes and terry slippers, hairdryer, minibar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, Internet connection, Wireless LAN Internet, flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms are facing south with park and lake view and are approx. 22-30 m2.
Executive One-Bedroom Junior Suite Lake view King Size Bed - 70m²		Check Prices
All our executives junior suites have a king size bed (160 cm) or twin bed, bedroom, living room, two bathrooms (one with bath tub and one with shower), balcony, plush bathrobes and terry slippers, hairdryer, minibar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, Internet connection, Wireless LAN Internet, flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms are facing south with park and lake view and are approx. 70 m2.
Standard One-Bedroom Junior Suite Lake view King Size Bed - 50m²		Check Prices
All our standard junior suites have a twin or king size bed (160cm), bedroom, living room, 2 bathrooms (one with bath tub and one with shower), balcony, plush bathrobes and terry slippers, hairdryer, minibar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, Internet connection, Wireless LAN Internet, flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms are facing south with park and lake view and are approx. 50 m2.
Deluxe Double Room Lake view King Size Bed - 26m²		Check Prices
All our standard double rooms have a twin or king size bed (160cm), bathroom (bath tub or shower), balcony, plush bathrobes and terry slippers, hairdryer, minibar, digital safe, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, Internet connection, Wireless LAN Internet, flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms are facing south with park and/or lake view and are approx. 22-26 m2.

Dining options

Two hotel restaurants offer mouth-watering dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients accompanied by refined international and local wines from the on-site wine cellar.

Le Relais restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant atmosphere and on the panoramic terrace in summertime.

Set on the water’s edge, 100m from the main building Galleria Arte al Lago restaurant offers innovative cuisine based on fish specialties.

On-site Cocktail Bar and Banana Bar, nestled amongst the banana palms, both are the ideal places for savouring favourite drink and relax.

You can start your day with a american breakfast, which costs CHF 60.00 per person per night.

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Work

The hotel offers all modern facilities for holding all kinds of events ranging from a small private events to large international conferences. There are 10 meeting rooms with area from 17sqm up to 165sqm, the biggest room can accommodate up to 120 people. All rooms feature elegant working atmosphere, natural daylight and the latest audiovisual equipment.

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Leisure

The newly renovated hotel's recreational center includes indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, tennis court, steam bath. This five-star spa center offers numerous treatment programmes for body and face, a variety of massages and hair styling services.

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Facilities

General	Parking (fee required) Car rental Currency exchange Elevator Pets allowed Tour desk Barber/Beauty Shop Newspapers/magazines 24-Hour Front Desk Luggage storage
Services	Ticket service Dry cleaning Laundry Massage services
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Room service Ironing facilities Heating In-room safe Terrace
Dining facilities	Breakfast Breakfast buffet Bar Restaurant In-room breakfast
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet Fax/photocopying Business library
Meeting facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities
Leisure and relaxation facilities	Sauna Solarium Fitness center
Internet	Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge
Guest Parking	Public hotel parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) and the rate is CHF 20 per day.

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Guest feedback

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Well worth the money, overall, the lobby feels cosy rather than oppressive and reception staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful; unusual today.
Extremely attentive staff and comfortable furniture and bed.
Comfortable furniture, luxurious sauna and breakfast each moring was also very nice.

Average guest rating

Excellent

Based on 55 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 3 pm
Check-Out	until 07:00-12:00 hours
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 1 may stay for free. All children under the age of 12 may stay at the price of CHF 60.00 per night/person for extra beds. Older children/adults may stay at the price of CHF 120.00 per night/person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request

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Attractions for Tourists	Mini Galleria Blu Art - 3.1km
Popular areas	City Center - 1.2km
General	Municipio di Porza - 2.5km Municipio di Vezia - 3.1km Casinò Campione d'Italia - 3.8km
Convention Centers	Centro esposizioni di Lugano - 500 m
Amusement	UBS ARENA Lugano - 1.4km
Parks	Sentiero degli Ulivi - 1.8km Monte San Salvatore - 2.5km

Getting there

The property is within walking distance from Lake Lugano and from the town centre. It is also located close to the train station (2km) and Lugano Agno Airport (7km). Milano Malpensa International Airport is 65km away.

The main transport stations are also steps away: bus stops, boat trips on the lake, boat hire and funicular to Monte Bre.

Getting around

The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is located within 2km from the train station and just steps away from bus stops, boats on the lake, and funicular to Monte Bre. To reach the hotel you can make use of several airports: the nearest is Lugano Agno Airport (7km), Milano Malpensa International Airport is 65km away and Zürich International Airport is 215 km from Lugano.

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Hotel Castagnola Lugano Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Hotel Castagnola Lugano

Average guest rating:

4.0Based on 55 reviews

Location 4.6
Rooms 4.3
Service 3.8
Value 3.8
Dining 4.6

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.8

Wonderful live piano music in the bar and great restaurant terrace for having breakfast in the morning. Very nice garden.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.3

A huge sitting area and perfect private beach. Excellent old style hotel, specially the small rooms in the lobby and staff were extremely polite and helpful. Breakfast each moring was also very nice and the concierge, Mario was FABULOUS.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 4 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.9

Wonderful views of the lake, great hotel overall and private Home. Well worth the money, overall, the lobby feels cosy rather than oppressive and reception staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful; unusual today. The bed is very comfortable and stylish Restaurant and top cuisine. Lovely swimming pool, table tennis available.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 3.8

The lido on the lake is spectacular, food, surroundings and service are the best, breakfast super and has very good quality products. Newspapers of various languages are available in the lobby each morning, the public rooms are quite charming and restaurant can be excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.1

Quiet location and beautiful setting. Staff very kind and helpful, comfortable bed. One computer is available for guest to use at no charge, the breakfast buffet is great and i loved the treatments at clarins spa, and cristiana is excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.7

Wonderful park, exceptional view, very comfortable and clean rooms, fabulous hotel. The service is aways available and luxurious sauna and Turkish bath installation to be booked in advance. On a lucky day the dining and breakfast experience can be outstanding.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 3.0

Ideal location and sophisticated hotel. Great service from the staff, the concierge was extremly nice and helpful, the suite we had was good from the dark small bathrooms. Wine bar together and the food and wine were excellent, the garden was also very beautiful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 3 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 3.9

Very quiet situation, away from the road and wonderful setting. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms. Arte offers great food and beautiful garden.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 4 Value
- 4 Dining
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 5.0

The guest accommodation is stylish and most rooms have a balcony and lake view, this hotel is fantastic, the staff are very helpful and service is great.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.2

Great stay in Lugano and nice staff. Room was spacious and comfortable, spa and pool were all very good.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.5

Excellent stay in Lugano, wonderful service and our room was spacious and bright.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.8

This hotel is amazing and the rooms are very big, the amenities are decent , the beds are comfortable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.7

The best place to stay at Lugano, excellent concierge service and breakfast on the balcony is a must in the warm wheater.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 4.4

The view on the lake and the beautiful park of the hotel, great staff, room service is fast and helpful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac Lugano
Average rating: 3.6

The location is good and the hotel is very nice, then food is excellent and the rooms are spacious and well appointed.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Value