Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac is a property of great charm, standing within a private, subtropical park. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Today’s Grand Hotel blends the splendour of a bygone era with the warmth and comfort of a private home. It is admired for its restful atmosphere, elegance and discreet and friendly service - an ideal environment for business or pleasure, at any time of the year. Located within walking distance from the town centre, 8 km from Lugano-Agno airport; 60 km from Milan-Malpensa int. airport. Rooms and suites Each of the 60 rooms, 23 suites and junior suites, has been individually styled to create a warm and elegant atmosphere. All have stunning park and/or lake views. Garden rooms are all smoker rooms. Restaurants Le Relais Stylish restaurant serving light, tasty Mediterranean specialties and fine wines. On warm nights, enjoy open-air dining on the terrace. This beautiful setting lends itself to romance, while also providing the perfect balm after a day’s business. Gallery Restaurant Arté Directly on the lake and at 100 meters from the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Arté offers a very special dining experience and serves an innovative selection of tempting treats. Arté features art and sculpture by a range of different artists, with exhibitions changing three times a year. Open Tuesday to Saturday. 1 star and 3 forks in the Guide Michelin and 16 points GaultMillau. Cocktail Bar An intimate place to meet for any occasion. Banano Bar Surrounded by banana trees this is an idyllic place for special drinks. Wellness Corner Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, private lido on the lake, fitness corner, bio-sauna, calidarium, steam room, solarium and hairdresser Danilo Hair Styling. Clarins Beauty Corner invites you to a range of beauty treatments and massages that can be tailormade to suit your needs. Meetings and banquets The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is the ideal venue for meetings, conferences and private events, with a range of individually designed rooms facing the park, all of which enjoy natural daylight. Each of the eight rooms is set up with high-tech audio/visual equipment and can accommodate up to 120 people. Business hours of reception: Every day: from 00:00 to 00:00 .