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Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano 6906, Switzerland
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Ranked #2 of 63 hotels in Lugano
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Classic luxury!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

I'm writing this review from my balcony of the hotel. Villa Castagnola it's a very grand a old luxury hotel. Although I prefer modern hotels. I am very much enjoying my stay. The staff are very helpful and service is great. Then food is excellent and the rooms are spacious and well appointed. I do feel like I've travelled back in time, but in a good way. Staying here makes me feel like I could be on set of an Italian movie or Vogue photo shoot. My husband and I did not get to bed till very late so asked out breakfast to be brought up to our room. They usually stop serving at 11:00 but were kind enough to bring us our food at 12:00. We order egg white omelettes and porridge, both were not on the menu, so we were very pleased with how accommodating the kitchen was. We ate on the balcony over looking the beautiful grounds with palm trees, lake and mountain peek. It's a stunning view to wake up to. If you like classic luxury I would definitely recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“First class”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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Many Swiss hotels are of high quality in all respects. I have stayed in this hotel 5 times and I have not found a single thing that I can critisize. Of course this may not be the cheapest hotel in town but I think it is well worth the price. The service is impeccable, the rooms very good, the breakfast very good, the location very good. Free parking.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“One of the best hotels I ever visitet worldwide”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

This hotel has the indefinite balance between perfect sercice, the very best food, excellent wines, great environments and a touch of cosyness.
It is very hard to find anything to complain here.

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  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Island of Malta, Malta
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“top class and always improving”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
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This was our third visit to this hotel with a lake/mountain view that is second to none.We noted that since our last visit the standard of the hotel has improved and in ares like the breakfast it is really top notch.Room sevice,maid service are all as they should be and the two restaurants are both higher end establisehments that have impeccable service and super pastries..
Hotel in not far frm centre,15 mins walk thru a picturesque park and there you can enjoy places like al porto cafeteria or maybe an ice cream at meno nove?...just top!
compliments to the managment for an ongoing excellent job,this is a 5 star hotel as it should be.
As lugano is very central it is excellent to use as a base to visit switzerland and northern italy,just go for it !!!

Room Tip: Lake view is a must
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Palestine, Texas
1 review
“Beautiful, charming,and relaxing atmosphere!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011

This beautiful hotel has everything a visitor could ask for. Luxurious, quiet room with spectacular lake views. Set in a very quiet area of town near public transportation. Extremely attentive staff. Delicious restaurant with superb service. Wonderful live piano music in the bar. Beautiful, lush gardens. I would recommend this hotel to anyone, it truly is delightful!

Room Tip: Our room had a beautiful lake and garden view.
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano 6906, Switzerland
Price range (per night):* INR17,889 - 27,419

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