Best Grand Hotel Hotels in Lugano
This town may be in the south of Switzerland but looks like a Mediterranean resort (and, as one of the warmest places in the country, feels like it). Found in the Ticino canton, it lies along Lake Lugano, northwest of Lake Como. Lugano’s annual film festival draws a crowd, but it’s just as enjoyable when experienced at other times of the year, to swim in the waters, hike the Alpine mountains, see the snow-capped landscapes and enjoy the unique culinary offer that comes with a blend of Milanese and Swiss culture. The main language used is Italian, but the signs are mostly bilingual.
Canton of Ticino, Lugano
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
(5 stars)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.
Canton of Ticino, Lugano
Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
(5 stars)A palatial Belle Epoque property, the Hotel Splendide dates back to 1887. Deeply fashionable, with a prime waterside spot, it boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant – Due Sud – serving traditional dishes by Executive Chef Domenico Ruberto and La Veranda with its stunning terrace views. Bar Belle Epoque offers expert mixology to the sounds of the grand piano and there’s a chic pizza lounge for cocktails by the lake. Splendide’s Lifestyle Spa includes a starry steam room and a dreamy indoor-outdoor pool overhung by glittering chandeliers. The bedrooms range from classic, to contemporary, to regal, depending on the category.