Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Five-star hotel in Lugano, Switzerland.
The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola features 72 individually styled rooms and suites, positioned on the shores of Lake Lugano among subtropical gardens.
Built in 1885, the property began as a residence for a noble Russian family before its transformation into a luxury accommodation establishment.
The hotel maintains an extensive collection of international artworks throughout its premises, including the historic Church of S. Pietro delle Erbette within its park.
The property contains three restaurants, including Restaurant Gallery Arté al Lago with 16 Gault Millau points and Restaurant Le Relais with 15 points.
Each of the south-facing rooms provides different views of either the private park or Lake Lugano, with many featuring balconies, terraces, or porches.
Location: Lugano
Address: Viale Castagnola 31, 6900 Lugano
Phone: +41919732555
Website: http://villacastagnola.com
GPS coordinates: 46.00629,8.96931
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:34
Switzerland holds a range of five-star hotels spread between alpine peaks and lakeshores. In Zermatt, several large properties offer direct views of the Matterhorn, including the Riffelalp Resort at 7300 feet (2222 meters). In cities like Zurich, Geneva and Basel, you find 19th-century buildings often set by the water. The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel has stood on the Rhine since the 12th century. In Lausanne and along Lake Geneva, several palaces face the lake. Hotels in the Bernese Oberland sit in Interlaken, Gstaad and Engelberg, surrounded by mountains and valleys. On Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne and the Park Hotel Vitznau stand right by the shore. The Bürgenstock Hotel perches on a rock ledge above the lake. In Ticino, around Lugano and Locarno, buildings show Mediterranean facades and gardens with palms. Villa Honegg near Ennetbürgen offers a sweep of lake and mountain from its terrace. Most of these houses have restaurants with multiple stars, wine cellars and wellness areas. Some feature indoor and outdoor pools, others historic salons or modern spa facilites. The Suvretta House in St. Moritz and the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina sit above 5600 feet (1700 meters) and are ringed by ski terrain. In Crans-Montana and Gstaad, you find smaller resorts with alpine character.
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