Luxury hotels in Lugano

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Lugano. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. 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 centre, only a few steps away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 2 The View Lugano Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a restaurant. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the in-house à la carte restaurant. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises. Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 640 CHF.

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• 3 Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence. The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park The Kiso Spa offers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music. A breakfast room is located in each building. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 279 CHF.

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• 4 Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Switzerland

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Lugano. Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 253 CHF.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!