9.2avge. of 882 reviewsGrand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Close to Lugano Airport
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Tennis court
- Sauna
- Heated Pool
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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.
Important Information
Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Check Info and AvailabilityGrand Hotel Villa Castagnola - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, including;
- Superior Double Room
- Double or Twin Room
- Double or Twin Room Backyard
- Executive Junior Suite
- Garden Room
- Junior Suite
- Suite
Double or Twin Room (Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This room comes with a south-facing balcony with a park view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower or a bathtub, and is provided with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Executive Junior Suite (Twin/Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms)
This spacious junior suite contains a living area with a sofa and comes with a south-facing balcony with a park or lake view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. Most units come with 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and another with a bathtub. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Junior Suite (Twin/Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This junior suite contains a living area with a sofa and comes with a south-facing balcony with a park or lake view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. Most units come with 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and another with a bathtub. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Superior Double Room (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Located on the 4th floor, this large room comes with a south-facing balcony with a lake view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower and a bathtub, and is provided with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Garden Room (Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Located on the ground floor, this room comes with a small terrace. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bathtub, and is provided with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Only smoking rooms. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Suite (Twin/Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This spacious suite contains a bedroom and a separate living room with a seating area. It comes with a south-facing balcony with a park and lake view, and features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone. Free WiFi connection is offered. All units also come with 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and another with a bathtub. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided. Air conditioning is available in summer time.
Double or Twin Room Backyard (Twin/Double, Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This twin/double room faces the backyard and has a bathrobe, sofa and satellite TV.
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Useful Info
- 56 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 15:00 until 00:00
- Check Out from 07:00 to 12:00
Nearby Ski Resorts
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has the ski resort of Monte Tamaro / Rivera within reach for a days skiing.
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Safety Protocols followed
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
Sports & Outdoors
- Beach
- Canoeing
- Heated Pool
- Indoor pool
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Pool with view
- Private beach area
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Table Tennis
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Fitness classes
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Hammam
- Personal trainer
- Sauna
- Yoga classes
Hair, Spa & Beauty
- Back massage
- Barber/beauty shop
- Beauty Services
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Facial treatments
- Full body massage
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Hair styling
- Hair treatments
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Manicure
- Neck massage
- Pedicure
- Spa Facilities
- Spa and wellness centre
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Steam room
- Waxing services
Leisure & Activities
- Games Room
- Sun Terrace
Travel & Transport
- Accessible parking
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Car hire
- Parking
- Parking garage
- Public transport tickets
- Tour Desk
- Valet Parking
Business & Internet
- Business centre
- Fax/photocopying
- Free Wifi
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Packed lunches
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Snack Bar
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Wine/champagne
Children & Family
- Baby Sitting
- Indoor play area
- Kid meals
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Chapel/shrine
- Concierge service
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ironing
- Key access
- Laundry
- Lift
- Luggage storage
- Private check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Family Rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Trouser press
Entertainment
- Bike tours
Outside
- Beachfront
- Garden
Hotel
- Fire extinguishers
- Temporary art galleries
- Allergy-free room
- Smoke alarms
- Outdoor furniture
- Make up services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Designated smoking area
- Sun umbrellas
- Board games/puzzles
Rating and Reviews
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has been assigned a 5 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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