Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

An impressive former home of Russian nobles set in stunning lakeside tropical gardens, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac stands on the shores of Lake Lugano in the sunniest region of Switzerland. A hotel since 1885, it has a mini-spa, fantastic Mediterranean cuisine and a delightful lido on the lake.

Retreat from life’s stresses in grounds that resemble an island paradise. Inside, the rooms and suites are furnished in a classic and contemporary style with elegant, decorative period furniture.

Make the most of the spectacular setting and dine on the open-air terrace or down by the lake in restaurant Arte, where you will also find temporary exhibitions. After dinner, go to The Banana Bar, a restful place for cocktails under the palms. For those seeking total solace, the private lido in the lake is perfect for getting away from it all.

Location

Lugano, near the Italian border. Within walking distance of Lugano town centre.

Things to enjoy

Tennis, private lido, Clarins Beauty Corner, massages, sauna and bio-sauna, solarium, steam room, Danilo Hairstyling.

Near Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac

Golf, horse riding, mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing, motorboats, waterskiing, go-karting, paragliding, bowling, climbing, lake and river fishing, Casino Lugano, Casino Campione, Bellinzona Castles, Lugano Lake boat cruise, Lugano town centre, winery visit and tasting.

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Post Hotel Weggis

Cool, urban design in the midst of breathtaking, mountain scenery, Post Hotel Weggis is a youthful and hip addition to this lakeside resort. Two distinctly different bars, a wine cellar, an avant-garde restaurant, an illuminated pool, spa treatments and innumerable leisure activities make this the fashionable place to stay when you want to enjoy the ‘Riviera of Central Switzerland’.

Vibrant, warm, contemporary colours throughout the hotel create a distinctly relaxed atmosphere. The stylish rooms, with lake and mountain views, are designed for fun and recreation with iPod docking stations, Playstation 3, Blu-ray players and LED-illuminated bathrooms.

Take a stroll along the promenade beside the water’s edge or head for the Lakeside Centre where you will find a wide choice of water sports. In the early evening, relax with a cocktail on the PoHo Bar’s terrace, with its amazing views across the lake, and then enjoy tapas in the restaurant.

Location

Weggis, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.

Things to enjoy

Superb lakeside location, illuminated pool, terrace bar, traditional Swiss bar, wine cellar, gym, spa, sauna, steam bath, solarium, beauty treatments, meeting rooms, lakeside water sports and activities centre.

Near Post Hotel Weggis

Mountain hiking, swimming, boat trips, cable-car rides, cycling, fishing, golf, tennis, Lucerne, steam train excursions, museums, exhibitions, festivals, ski slopes at Gratalp, Nordic walking, tobogganing, cross-country skiing.