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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland, 6906
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VILLA CASTAGNOLA The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a property of immense charm, nestled within a private, subtropical park on the shores of Lake Lugano. Today’s Villa Castagnola blends the splendour of a Grand Hotel with the warmth and comfort of a private home. The Villa is admired for its elegant atmosphere and is the ideal environment for business, at any time of the year. 74 rooms, including 32 Suites and Junior Suites, where timeless elegance alternates with modern comfort. Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites have stunning park and/or lake views, balcony, terrace or loggia. CONFERENCE/MEETING ROOMS Each of the 10 meeting rooms, with capacities up to 120 people, have an elegant décor, original artworks, park view. Directly overlooking the park, all the rooms have large windows and are equipped with the high-tech audio/visual equipment. These includes, for example, video conference,etc… TEAM BUILDING AND INCENTIVES A wide range of activities, to reinforce the team spirit, is available in house and in the surroundings. Some interesting activities are: regional wine tasting, cocktail making classes, Cooking classes with our Chefs or private boat cruises, casino evening, private museum visits. GASTRONOMY The new Restaurant “La Rucola”, born under the motto “Fresh & Easy Dining”, offers light and delicious meals in a cosy and informal setting. In an elegant and refined setting, at Le Relais Restaurant (14 GaultMillau points) our Chef Alessandro Boleso offers a light and innovative Mediterranean cuisine – an irresistible balance of colours and delicate flavours. The award-winning Restaurant Galleria Arté al Lago is the pride of the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola. A unique restaurant in Ticino inside an art gallery, overlooking the waters of Lake Lugano, offering a breathtaking view. It has 16 Gault&Millau points and is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Lugano. The lavish rooms host works of art by various artists of international renown, with themed exhibitions that change twice a year, creating an exclusive setting. Head Chef Frank Oerthle, awarded ‘newcomer chef of the year 2009‘ for Ticino, has been at the restaurant since it was opened in 2001. He translates his culinary passion into an innovative and tempting selection of dishes, with signature menus based on sea and freshwater fish. A chef who loves to stay in touch with people; he prepares simple yet creative dishes with passion and an eye for detail. A true culinary artist, who devotes his life to epicurean passion for the delight of his guests. The gastronomic offer includes coffee breaks, elegant cocktails,testingmenus, business lunches and dinner. Private banquetting facilities are available at the restaurants.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1885
Renovated2017
Total meeting space8,611 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms74
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
Hotelleriesuisse

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,611.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,765.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,668.4 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Sala delle Palme
1,668.4 sq. ft.
50.9 x 32.8 sq. ft.
13.2 ft.
120
40
100
120
110
70
44
Salone Camino
1,356.3 sq. ft.
45.9 x 29.5 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
100
-
80
100
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Sala Pavillon
1,054.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 23.0 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
70
26
-
70
60
42
30
Sala Colonne
592.0 sq. ft.
35.4 x 16.4 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
40
16
24
40
25
-
18
Sala Letizia
559.7 sq. ft.
34.4 x 16.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
25
16
--
25
-
18
Sala Bridge
366.0 sq. ft.
22.3 x 16.7 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
15
--
15
--
10
Sala Kvium
215.3 sq. ft.
14.8 x 14.8 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
10
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10
Sala Carlotta
215.3 sq. ft.
14.1 x 15.4 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
8
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8
Sala Ottavia
193.8 sq. ft.
15.7 x 12.5 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
8
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8

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
74
Single (1 bed)
3
Single (1 bed) rate
CHF 360.00 - CHF 420.00
Double (2 beds)
71
Double (2 beds) rate
CHF 460.00 - CHF 520.00
Suites
32

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.35 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( CHF 25.00/day )
Valet parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Lugano

10 mins
Official Lugano Website
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FACTS: • 5* superior • 74 rooms • Free WIFI (up to 1Mb p/s) • 10 conference and meeting rooms for up to 120 people • Restaurant La Rucola Fresh&Easy Dining • Restaurant Le Relais (14 points Gault Millau) • Restaurant Gallery Arté al Lago (1 Michelin Star & 16 Gault Millau points) • Le Bar - Piano Bar • Indoor Swimming Pool • Clarins Beauty Corner • Sauna & Bio-Sauna, Calidarium, Steam Bath • Fitness room • Danilo Hairstyling • Private terrace on the lake • Private clay tennis court, table-tennis • Outside parking • Garage Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Viale Castagnola 31 CH - 6906 Lugano, Switzerland Tel.+41 (0)91 973 25 55 Fax +41 (0)91 973 25 50 events@villacastagnola.com www.villacastagnola.com. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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