Best Luxury Hotels in Canton of Ticino

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano is synonymous with serenity. There are 72 luxurious guestrooms to choose from including 30 spacious suites and guest suites and 3 two-bedroom suites. Each of the accommodation options offer sensational views over the Lake of Lugano or the verdant park from balconies, terraces, or porches. Fit for any occasion, the hotel offers an array of sophisticated event spaces and divine banquet rooms. There are plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in tranquil indoor and outdoor settings with the Lido Club boasting a splendid private terrace on the lake where guests can sunbathe and enjoy indulgent dishes and beverages from the hotel restaurants. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola also features a host of sports, leisure, and wellness facilities including a clay tennis court and hydro pool. Guests are invited to embark on a gastronomic adventure in one of the exquisite fine dining establishments on offer – Restaurant La Rucula, Le Relais, and Arté al Lago.

This low-rise 16th-century hotel is akin to a luxury manor home, with 78 accommodations. Guests can explore courtyards filled with roses, a bird sanctuary, vineyard and its exclusive stretch of beach, as well as playing tennis and swimming — all within the hotel’s perimeter. Castello del Sole is a Relais and Chateaux property, specialising in warm, personalised service and cuisine par excellence (which can be taken by candlelight on the terrace). Don’t miss the theatrical opera-themed bar and the Castello Spa, which incorporates ingredients grown on-site into the pampering treatments. Kids are very well catered for during the summer break, with a range of activities.