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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegance overlooking tranquil lake vistas

Serene and peaceful, this luxurious hotel offers commanding views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. Delight in exquisite dining, a rejuvenating spa, and personalized service that makes every stay unforgettable.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 2,440
AED 2,576 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a TV on the wall.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite Standard

A table set with breakfast items and a scenic view of a mountain and lake.

Junior Suite Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

A table set with breakfast items and a scenic view of a mountain and lake.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a small table with a plant, and two armchairs.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite Executive

A hotel room with a glass table, striped armchairs, a sofa, and a television.

Junior Suite Executive

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Backyard view Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with bottles, and a ceiling fan.

Backyard view Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Floor Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a view of palm trees.

Garden Floor Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cassarate, a neighborhood in Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is near the airport and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani, while LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur are popular area attractions. Palazzo dei Congressi and Monte San Salvatore are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lugano travel guide
Map
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, TI, 6906

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large, pink building with a green dome, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and tall trees.
    Parco Ciani
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Melide Station
    9 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    11 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Il Fermento
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Vanini
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive
  • Before B4
    12 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Lake Lugano
  • Located close to Parco Ciani and Palazzo dei Congressi, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Clarins Wellness Corner, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and secured bicycle storage
    • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 74 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Children's slippers and childcare services
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, bidets, and children's robes
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Decks/patios, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (CHF 20 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (CHF 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Rucola
  • Le Relais
  • Ristorante Arté al Lago

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,865 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: CHF 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and TWINT
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 September to 31 May
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property class

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

As of 20 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola on 28 August 2026 start from AED 2,440, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 20 per day. Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola located?

Located in Cassarate, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani. Palazzo dei Congressi and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are also within 2 mi (3 km). Lugano Funicular Station is 28 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 27 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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