Rooms

Hotel details

Member of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels. The hotel opened in 1902 at the south end of town, next to the lake and on the grounds of the Villa Merlina, a 19th-century villa (1887) known for its spectacular gardens. The owners, the Fedele family, enlarged the existing structure and opened a 125-bed hotel, originally called the Hotel Splendide. The hotel soon gained a steady clientele among the wealthy Europeans who frequented this summer resort. In 1977 an Italian hotel company, Roberto Naldi Hotels, bought the hotel from the Fedele family and in 1983 they added a new wing with 53 guest rooms. Today it is known as Lugano's foremost hotel, with 94 guest rooms and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service. The hotel inspires loyalty among its clients, more than half the guests here usually being repeat visitors.

Food & Beverages

For an important business lunch or a romantic dinner in Lugano, we suggest our restaurant "La Veranda". Elegant and refined, it overlooks Lake Lugano and the mountains. It serves a variety of dishes, from sophisticated and elaborate French cuisine to tasty, genuine Italian and Mediterranean dishes. "Piano Bar": Found alongside the entrance hall, it is an informal meeting place serving Italian regional specialities, snacks, aperitifs and cocktails. Live music from 19:00 until late in the evening.

Open-air-parking is available and is free of charge. Garage is available for 30,- CHF per car per night

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable. 

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site. 

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

VAT is included.  Service charge is included.  CHF 3.15 city/tourist tax per person per night is not included. 

Meal Plan

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children from 7 to 12 years are charged CHF 50.00 per night and person when using existing bedding.  There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.  

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy