Hotels in Lake Lugano

The Aga Khan was there, as were François Mitterand, Tina Turner and Igor Stravinsky, Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, Björn Borg and Alain Prost. The famous Hotel Splendide Royal wears its name like a badge of honour. And with good reason, too. For this hotel has been the number one address in Lugano for a good one hundred years. And not just for the rich and famous, but for all those wishing to explore the fascinating world of Ticino or visiting the region on business.

An inspiring 4-star superior hotel located in the heart of Lugano. Since its renovation in 2020, this has been one of the most original hotels in Lugano. Creative designer rooms: soundproofed, air conditioning, free minibar. A varied breakfast buffet, inspirational modern cuisine made from local produce in the Flamel Bistrot and surprising drinks in the Mixology Bar. Parking garage with charging stations for electric cars and Tesla.

This hotel was built right on the lake shore in 1920. All 27 rooms were recently refurbished and they feature different decorative motifs: Mediterranean, Asian, modern and classical. Most rooms have balconies. Superb views of the lake and mountains, own bathing jetty, buoys for guests, pool, moorings. On-site restaurant and bar with Ticino specialities. Lego and games corner for children, garage spaces, lift. Free WLAN. Ideal base to discover Lombardy and Lake Lugano.

The former residence of a Russian aristocratic family built in 1880 is still one of the most splendid „Small Luxury Hotels of the World“. The 39 rooms and 33 suites all offer a magnificent view of the lake and the park. The hotel features three restaurants: Ristorante La Rucola, Le Relais with 15 GaultMillau points and Galleria Arté al Lago with 16 GaultMillau points. Ten conference and event halls, wellness zone, indoor pool, Clarins beauty corner, Danilo hairstyling, private terrace at the lakeshore.

Lugano's largest terrace - on 16,000m2 with city, lake and mountain views. Elegant and spacious ambience, romantic park in flower. Bright rooms, all with balcony or terrace. Gourmet restaurant "Ai Giardini di Sassa" (14 Gault Millau points), bar, Sassa Lounge with its informal atmosphere, close to city centre, free transfer to and from station and Agno Airport on arrival and departure.

The three-star city hotel, which was fully renovated in 2013, has 30 individually air-conditioned rooms, with parquet floors and designer furniture; some rooms also have a balcony. The hotel enjoys a quiet location in the immediate vicinity of the new cultural centre and is a ten-minute walk from the train station. The in-house grill restaurant serves Ticino specialties and pizza, as well as a fine selection of local wines. Bar and sun terrace.

This Garden- and Swiss Historic Hotel in Lugano is a personally managed oasis of well-being. In the 200-year-old patrician house, each room is individually decorated with antique furniture. Beautiful, dreamy garden and cosy Ristorante La Sosta with its romantic atmosphere and light Mediterranean cuisine. Constant, careful restoration with due respect for the historical structure

Climate, architecture, language and vegetation: Lugano has Italianità, that really special Italian attitude to life, in abundance, and yet you still feel 100 per cent in Switzerland. The city on the shore of Lake Lugano offers a friendly welcome both to fans of great architecture and to those who want to shop in style, enjoy some culture or simply indulge in la dolce vita with a southern ambience.

The historic hotel above Lugano with unrestricted views of the lake and mountains is a real gem. All rooms and suites have undergone a luxurious renovation. The gourmet restaurant (16 GaultMillau points) offers Mediterranean specialities. Beautiful park, tennis courts, 2 outdoor pools, luxury SPA and direct shuttle bus to the town centre. Member of Relais & Châteaux.

The 3-Star Superior family-run hotel, in a top spot not far from the lake and pedestrian zone, offers 50 extraordinarily well-kept and modern style rooms in diverse categories. All with a balcony and views of either Lake Lugano or Monte San Salvatore. Rich breakfast buffet, elegant restaurant serving regional specialities, bar, panorama terrace with pool and relaxation area as well as seminar rooms.

Steeped in tradition, the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel has been in family hands since 1906 and is the only lakeshore hotel in the historic centre of Lugano to have its own parking garage, garden and swimming pool. It had the honorary title "Historic Hotel" bestowed on it by the ICOMOS jury of UNESCO in 2007 and is now a listed building. Although it has consistently modernized in line with the changing needs of its guests, it has forfeited none of its old world charm.

The View Lugano, a luxury hotel in the hills of Lugano Paradiso truly lives up to its name. Each of its 18 individually designed suites opens onto a furnished terrace with breathtaking views over Lake Lugano. Guests enjoy a state-of-the-art spa, fitness center, sauna, hammam and indoor pool, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant serving creative, market-fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Seminar and banqueting facilities, complimentary e-bikes and a prime location just five minutes’ walk from Lugano’s town centre enhance this outstanding Ticino experience. Recently recognized by the Forbes Travel Guide as a Recommended Hotel 2025 and distinguished with One Key in the Michelin Guide.