Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano - Hotel Description

Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, this magnificent 5-star resort hotel is a property of immense charm, standing within a private, subtropical park.

Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Today's Grand Hotel blends the splendour of a bygone era with the warmth and comfort of a private home.

The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is admired for its tranquil atmosphere, elegance and discreet and friendly service. An enchanting oasis, away from the stresses of modern life, and an ideal environment for business or pleasure, at any time of year.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano - Guest Services

• Activities: Turkish/Steam Bath, Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Massage, Fitness Centre, Solarium, Library, Indoor Swimming Pool, Hammam, Sauna.
• General: Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Bar, Garden, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking.
• Services: Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Currency Exchange, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Tour Desk, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Barber/Beauty Shop, Bridal Suite, Ticket Service, Business Centre, Room Service.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano - Restaurants and Bars

Indulge yourself in one of our two restaurants, where our chefs de cuisine prepare mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our maîtres d'hôtel are always on hand to advise on the menu and to help you select from our range of fine local and international wines from our well-stocked cellar. The Grand Hotel's bar areas offer a relaxed and stylish ambience, with attentive yet discreet service.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 15:00 - 00:00 hours
• Check Out: 12:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  MasterCard,  American Express,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs CHF 10.00 per hour.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 12.00 per day. Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 3.6 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. CHF 3.15 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots. All children from 3 to 12 years are charged CHF 60.00 per night for extra beds. All older children or adults are charged CHF 120.00 per night for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac, Lugano - Directions

Location: The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a stone's throw from Lake Lugano and walking distance from the town centre, where you'll find the congress centre, museums and shops. The following are directly outside the Grand Hotel: bus stops, boat trips on the lake, boat hire, funicular to Monte Brè and scenic walks. Driving Directions: The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is 2km from the railway station, 4km from the motorway (A2 exit), 8km from Lugano Agno airport, 60km from Milan’s Malpensa International Airport and 220km from Zurich Airport. On the motorway, take the "Lugano Sud" exit and follow signs to "Gandria/St. Moritz", which takes you along the lake road. The Grand Hotel is located approximately 500m after the river, on the left-hand side, in a large park.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation