Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
Built in 1926, this air-conditioned hotel with a garden and terrace includes 75 rooms across 2 floors. Amongst the hotel's facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception, safe, a currency exchange counter, a cloakroom, lifts and a cafÚ. In addition, guests are able to take advantage of the piano bar with live music every evening, 5 conference rooms, public Internet access with WLAN access (for a fee), a laundry service (added fee), a car park as well as a garage (also for an added fee). The restaurant Principe Leopoldo features tapestry-covered walls, comfortable chairs, marble floors and subtle lighting. The star of the hotel is Dario Ranza, who has been managing the kitchen for 12 years.
Location
This historical hotel is located by the beautiful banks of the lake, sheltered by Monte Brè (on the east bank) and San Salvatore (on the west bank). This south-facing seaside resort, Lugano, is highly valued during the low season (spring and autumn). The villa is located in a former royal residence on the top of the Golden Hill. From here, guests are able to enjoy a majestic view of the city and Lugano Lake. The city centre, nightclubs and shopping opportunities are located within around a 10-minute drive from the hotel. From the train station guests are just 5 minutes away from the hotel.
Rooms
The villa provides 37 suites, junior suites and suites with a lake view, soundproof rooms equipped with bathroom, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access, minibar, air conditioning, heating, telephone, radio, DVD (on request), safe, cable TV, balcony, newspaper and alarm clock. No smoking rooms available. Facilities include conference and meeting rooms, business centre, garage, parking, consierge, piano bar, caf+®, restaurant, breakfast hall, Wi-Fi, solarium, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, 2 outdoor pools and tennis.
General
Luxury guest rooms 75 guestrooms Elegant guest rooms