Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Villa Principe Leopoldo
Villa Principe Leopoldo can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence. The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park The DOT SPA offers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site.
Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a stay with kids.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool (Temporarily closed)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kevin
Luxembourg“Beautiful view from the terrass bar. Very friendly staff”- Rick
United Kingdom“everything was first class. The restaurant was superb and the staff so helpful” - Abdullah
Kuwait“Everything!!. The staff was so friendly and helpful.” - Salman
United Arab Emirates“Very good service. Excellent facilities. Beautiful views. Very good breakfast. Very good sized rooms.” - Katalin
Switzerland“Elegant, quiet, pleasant, comfortable, excellent food, excellent staff. Room was lovely, great view( suite) .” 
Marc
Germany“5 star resort beautifully located on a hill with a breathtaking view over "Lago die Lugano". We felt absolutely welcomed by the hotel team and the complimentary services such as tennis courst and bike rentals were more than convenient.”
Jerome Switzerland“Friendly staff Perfect location Amazing view Great food at the restaurant Room is spacious and clean”- Naimesh
India“everything was lovely and comfortable, the staff were very very good.” - Cornelia
Austria“Es liegt wunderschön. Die großen Zimmer & das Frühstück sind ein Highlight.” - Dominique
Belgium“Perfect hotel en accomodatie/ pefect ontbijt . Mooie super grote kamers met prachtig zicht over het meer.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante Principe Leopoldo
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that credit cards from third parties are not accepted. Please note that the outdoor swimming pool are only accessible from May/June to September/October. The city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Please note that they city tax is mandatory for children from 14 years upwards
Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of 45 CHF per day, per dog
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Mon 15 Sept 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
