We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Lugano, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Charming. 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.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, charming and unique luxury hotel in Lugano. WOW!
Very stylish. Historic. Rooftop bar. Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Lugano. It also has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Great value. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence. The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park The DOT SPA offers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music. A breakfast room is located in each building. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Lugano. It also has great affordability.
Elegant. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a restaurant. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises. Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. In a scenic location in the Ticino countryside, a 15-minute drive from Lugano’s centre, this exclusive 5-star resort on 25 hectares of grounds offers panoramic views. An elegant restaurant, and a spa area with an indoor and an outdoor pool are at guests´ disposal. Free WiFi and a 24-hour concierge service are available. Collina d’Oro’s 1,000 m² spa area includes various wellness facilities, as well as a fitness room. A wide range of massages and beauty programmes, as well as hydrotherapy are available. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Resort Collina d'Oro - Hotel, Residence & Spa are elegantly furnished and decorated with fine stone and woods, wooden floors, and high-quality fabrics. They come with a flat-screen satellite TV with 100 channels, an electric kettle, and a large bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and a multifunctional shower head. A pillow menu is available and mineral water is provided. The restaurant includes a sun terrace and a pool bar during summer and serves refined dishes made from regional products, as well as a wide selection of wines. It has its own vineyard and organic garden. Agra Bus Stop is 200 metres from the resort. The Hermann Hesse Museum is 1 km away, and 8 golf courses are between 10 and 50 km away. Guests receive the Ticino Ticket which allows free admission and discounts at several local attractions as well as free use of public transport.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC luxury hotels in Lugano.
Luxury Hotel.Popular among couples. Set on the shore of Lake Lugano, Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano features 3 restaurants, an indoor and an outdoor pool, and a beauty and health centre. Admission to the on-site spa centre is free of charge. Free WiFi in all areas is also provided. The elegant and spacious rooms at the Lugano Swiss Diamond Hotel are air-conditioned and feature lake or mountain views. DVD and CD players are available on request. The Restaurant Panorama on the sixth floor combines fine cuisine and wines with panoramic views. Restaurant Lago is directly situated on the lakeshore and serves fresh homemade pasta and a selection of fish dishes. The Restaurant Des Artistes is suitable for events of all kinds. Upon REQUEST and availability, a free shuttle service to the Lugano Airport and Lugano Train Station can be arranged. The distance to the Lugano Airport is 7 km. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE SHUTTLE. The elegant oriental-style Bar and Brasserie Orient offers a wide selection of drinks, and live music in the evenings. There is also a pool bar. Guests receive 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.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Built in 1914 and located 850 meters above sea level, Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & DOT Spa - Ticino Hotels Group has massage, relaxation and steam rooms. It features indoor and outdoor heated pools, water features, a park and 2 conference rooms. Room at the Kurhaus have air conditioning, free WiFi, a free minibar and bathroom. Some units have a seating area, spa bath and a balcony with views of Lake Lugano. The on-site restaurant has large panoramic windows and a terrace. The La Cucina gourmet restaurant offers regional and fresh products combined with international spices. On request, a special diet menu can be arranged. Guests can benefit from free bicycle rental and free fitness centre. Laundry and ironing service are available on request and against a surcharge. Private parking is available on site free of charge. Lugano-Agno Airport can be reached by car in 25 minutes, and the centre of Lugano is a 35-minute drive away. Bellinzona and Chiasso are within 38 km. Upon request and at an extra cost, airport shuttle can be arranged.Show full description
This hotel has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. It is very popular among couples travelling to Lugano.
Hip. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened June 2022. Situated in Brusimpiano, 15 km from Lugano Station, Caroline Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk. Rooms have a safety deposit box and certain rooms are fitted with sea views. The rooms in Caroline Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at Caroline Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brusimpiano, like cycling. Villa Panza is 18 km from the hotel, while Swiss Miniatur is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 47 km from Caroline Hotel.Show full description
This might be the coolest and most well designed luxury hotel in Lugano. It also has a highly rated breakfast!
Historic. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located 800 metres from the Lugano Exhibition Centre and 1 km from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, non-smoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge. The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor. The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace. The City Hotel is 2.6 km from Monte San Salvatore and 1.5 km from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 200 metres away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac is situated on the lakeside promenade of Lugano and offers panoramic views. It features an outdoor pool and all rooms have a balcony and free internet access. The Bellevue au Lac is only a few minutes' walk away from the historic, financial and shopping centre and the Lugano Sud motorway exit can also be reached quickly. The 2 restaurants of the Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac serve aromatic Italian and international cuisine and in the new Bellvue bar you can enjoy a wide range of drinks and snacks. The business corner also offers you free wired and wireless internet access.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Great location. Ideally situated in the centre of Lugano, LUGANODANTE - We like you features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast is available each morning at the property. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Lugano Station is 300 metres from LUGANODANTE - We like you, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Good breakfast. Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away. Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views. The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom. Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel. The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre, . Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. Great views. Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa - Ticino Hotels Group offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lugano, Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains. It is only a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Each of the comfortable rooms comes with a balcony, satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The bathrooms come with a bath or shower, toilet and amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. The Villa Sassa’s 3,000 m² Spa and Wellness Club includes heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a relaxation area, and a fitness centre. There is a wide range of beauty treatments and massages. The restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa serves Swiss, Italian, and international cuisine, and in fine weather, guests can dine on the terrace. A bar is also on site.Show full description
Set amidst a peaceful garden on top of the Collina d´Oro Hill, the Park Hotel Principe - Ticino Hotels Group offers a heated outdoor pool and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free outdoor parking spaces are featured, as well. Each unit at the property is spacious and elegantly furnished and comes with air conditioning and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. Some feature a terrace, while others feature a veranda with a small private garden. During peak season, the Park Hotel Principe - Ticino Hotels Group offers a courtesy shuttle into town and to the train station several times a day. A private, covered car park is available for an extra charge. Guests at the property can access the heated outdoor swimming pool free of charge. Further amenities include a fitness room, a sauna and a solarium. A bicycle rental is available on site, as well. A varied breakfast featuring home-made pastries is provided all year long.Show full description
Novotel Lugano Paradiso is a four star hotel, just 200 metres from Lake Lugano and the centre of Lugano can be reached within 5 minutes by bus. The on-site swimming pool is heated and open from May until the end of September. The property also offers a pool bar, a fitness centre, and a video game area. Free WiFi is available. The air-conditioned rooms at the Lugano-Paradiso Novotel feature a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, seating area, and bathroom with a hairdryer. The air-conditioned restaurant and bar GourmetBar includes a terrace. The private parking garage can be used at an additional cost. Lugano Train Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighbourhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The modern rooms feature a minimalist design and come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property and guests can also take advantage of a free digital newsstand. Breakfast is available every morning. Within easy reach are the casino of Lugano (1.5 km) and the casino of Campione (6 km), as well as many shops and well-known restaurants. The Swissminiatur Park, showing the most picturesque sites of the country at a 1:25 scale, and the Modern Art Museum are also nearby. A private garage at the premises is accessible for an extra charge. The garage is required to be booked in advance, subject to availability There may be construction sites around the Hotel.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. The Hotel de la Paix is near Lake Lugano, about 1 km from the city centre and the train station. It offers an out-door pool, free WiFi, free parking on site and free minibar use. The 2 restaurants at the Hotel de la Paix offer Italian and international cuisine. The property features garden terrace. Here guests can start their day with a varied international breakfast. The hotel's restaurant features a dining room reserved for lunch breaks, dinners as well for aperitifs and banquets whenever events and meetings are held. All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura art centre is only a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Offering views of Lake Lugano, Hotel Parco Paradiso is located on the foothills of the San Salvatore Mountain. Free WiFi is available and parking is possible on spot. Each unit has a balcony or a terrace, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, a safety deposit box. An American buffet breakfast is available every day. Guests can dine in the Mediterranean restaurant La Favola. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. The closest motorway is only 2 km away. Free Shuttle Service is available from and to Lugano and Paradiso Train Station at arrival and departure.Show full description
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