Residence Principe Leopoldo

The historic Villa Principe Leopoldo overlooks and dominates the city and the lake of Lugano from the top of the fabulous Golden Hill.
This hotel comes highly recommeded and is perfect for anyone wanting to relax in style and luxury. This is one of the finest hotels in Switzerland, where one can sample typcial Swiss hospitality with a mediterranean flavour. 04/09 MW.
The Villa, built towards the end of the 19th century is magnificent. The facade of this two story building rounds out slightly into two wings with large windows. The tiled sloping roof is dotted with many chimneys.
Entering the luminous hall one has a delightful view of the lake that can be seen sparkling blue through a great window offers a unique entrance to a unique property.
The hotel has an award winning restaurant located in the main Villa, The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant, including a terrace when the weather is fine to allow outside dining with fantastic view of the surrounding areas. The restaurant is extremely popular so it is important for clients to book in advance, so not to be dissappointed.

The Cafe Leopoldo located in the Residence, offers a more casual atmosphere serving regional and Italian cuisine.
The rooms located in the villa are all furnished to a very high standard with an opulance and refined elegance. All rooms and bathrooms are in supurbly excellent condition. The suites are located below the main terrace and most of them enjoy a unique view over the surrounding mountains and the Lugano bay.
3 km to the nearest station (lugano stazione), 3 kms to city centre, 4 km to the nearest fair site (palazzo dei congressi lugano), 5 kms to the airport (lugano), 70 kms to the airport (malpensa).