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Villa Principe Leopoldo

Lugano, Switzerland

94 Excellent 702 Reviews
Villa Principe Leopoldo
Class, luxury and refinement enchant with Mediterranean style and pure elegance. Here, guests feel like a King. No wonder, as Villa Principe Leopoldo actually was once a prince's residence. Enchanting its guests with an unequalled view over Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains, Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & SPA, still expresses the grand elegance of a royal place of abode in its architecture, furnishings, hospitality and service. Moreover, the superb quality of each and every detail makes it one of the most exclusive Hotels in Switzerland. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant, precious show piece of the Hotel, boasts excellent write-ups in the most important international guides.

The Principe Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of excellent cocktails and wine! s, champagne and malt whiskies accompanied every evening by live music. For total well-being, the Kiso Spa, a veritable paradise, offers a relaxing ambience made of luxury, privacy, personalized treatments based on its own top quality cosmetic line. As to leisure time, two heated outdoor swimming pools, two tennis courts and a fitness centre with personal trainer are available. This refined boutique Hotel bestows upon its guests the warmest of welcomes, impeccable service and the highest standards of comfort and well-being. Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & SPA is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence.
Hotel Address:
  • Villa Principe Leopoldo
  • Via Montalbano 5
  • Lugano, Ticino 6900
  • Switzerland

Location Summary
Ticino lives la dolce vita, blessed with a balmy climate, stunning scenery and infinite pleasures. A land of lakes and mountains, fabulous food, fine wines and endless leisure pursuits. A five stars boutique hotel with great class and elegance, stylish situated on the "Collina d'Oro", a residential area of Lugano with breathtaking views over the lake and the surrounding mountains. The Villa is marked by its strong Italian spirit and Mediterranean style accommodating spacious newly renovated rooms and suites. It is renowned for its high standards of accommodation, service and gastronomy. The gourmet temple Restaurant Principe Leopoldo is the hotel's most prized attraction with a cuisine that reveals authenticity, passion and respect for its ingredients, not forgetting the territories and traditions. Not to be! missed Dario Ranza's unique risottos. Jewel of the Hotel is KISO, a heavenly, exclusive SPA offering luxury, privacy and tailor-made treatments. Nothing else to be desired - a truly royal feeling!

Directions to Hotel
By airplane; The Lugano-Agno regional airport, with limousine service upon request. The Milano-Malpensa international airport and the international airport of Zurich-Kloten, with limousine service that may be booked from the Hotel.

By train Lugano Station, with limousine service upon request Milan Central Station or Zurich Hauptbahnhof with limousine service that may be booked from the Hotel.

By car Leave the motorway taking the 'Lugano-South' exit . At the first traffic light, turn left in the direction of the Station, Ponte Tresa. At the second traffic turn left in the direction of Ponte Tresa. At the second bend in the road there's an uphill road (Via Montalbano) with a sign indicating Villa Principe Leopoldo & Residence.
Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner
Note Bene
16 points Gault Millau Restaurants. Best Swiss Hotel in 2002.
Business Center
Secretarial services.
Disabled Access
The villa is connected to the parking garage, best for disabled access
Fine Dining On Site
Famous Gourmet Restaurant Principe Leopoldo.
Fitness Center
Fitness Center located at the Residence Principe Leopoldo.
High Speed Internet
Wireles Internet High Speed acces powered by Swisscom.
Pets Allowed
Only at the annexed Residence not at the main Villa
Pool Outdoor
2 outdoor pools, open from May to September.
Spa Facility
Kiso Spa open for Hotel Guests only.
Tennis Courts On Site
2 tennis courts are available.
Biking, Mountain
Service can be organized upon request.
Biking Touring
Service can be organized upon request.
Boating
Service can be organized upon request.
Casino Gambling
There are 4 Casinos in the area of Ticino.
Golfing
Golf Club Lugano is 7 kilometers away.
Shopping
Lugano city center is two kilometers away.
Winery Tours
Vineyards at Lavaux
Recommended Rooms
The Junior Suites face the lake and are highly recommended.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
    - Tennis Courts On Site
Available Activities
  • - Ballooning Hot Air
    - Biking Mountain
    - Boating
    - Casino Gambling
    - Fishing Fly
    - Golfing
    - Hiking
    - Horseback Riding
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping
    - Skiing_snow
    - Tennis Courts Nearby
    - Theatre & Museums
    - Water Skiing
    - Winery Tours


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