Overview
5-star historic lakeside hotel with Michelin-star dining in Lugano
Dining
Hotel Splendide Royal houses two on-site restaurants: I Due Sud, awarded 1 Michelin Star and 16 GaultMillau points for its cuisine blending southern Swiss and southern Italian traditions, and La Veranda, which holds 14 GaultMillau points for Mediterranean dishes made with local seasonal produce. I Due Sud serves dinner Thursday through Saturday (reservation highly recommended), while La Veranda is open daily for lunch and dinner. The Belle Epoque bar offers aperitifs, cocktails, and a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks until 12:30 AM.
Wellness & Spa
The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes an indoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, a fitness center, various saunas, and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked at the spa. The spa also provides sun loungers or beach chairs, sun umbrellas, and a heated pool open year-round with pool views.
Rooms & Accommodations
Guest rooms at the Splendide Royal include private balconies with views of Lake Lugano, and are available in categories such as Deluxe Executive Double with Lake View and Superior Palace Double Backyard Side. The 5-star property, established in 1887, blends turn-of-the-century architecture with modern amenities like allergy-free rooms and daily housekeeping. Personalized room decorations for special occasions are available upon request.
Location & Services
Located on Lugano's lakeside main street, Hotel Splendide Royal is a 10- to 15-minute walk from the city center with its boutiques. Complimentary airport shuttle service is provided, and the hotel offers valet parking, accessible parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Nearby attractions include the Art Museum Lugano, Central Park, and Monte San Salvatore.
Pet-Friendly & Additional Amenities
The hotel is pet-friendly and provides pet baskets and pet bowls for guests traveling with animals. Bicycle rental is available for exploring the lakefront and surrounding area. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, luggage storage, and meeting/banquet facilities.
- Dining: 1 Michelin Star for I Due Sud & 14 GaultMillau points for La Veranda
- Wellness: Splendide Lifestyle Spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam bath
- Location: Lake Lugano shore, 10-min walk to city center
- Rooms: Deluxe Executive Double with Lake View & private balconies
- Services: Complimentary airport shuttle, valet parking, EV charging
- Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets, bowls & pet-friendly policies
License number: 0216
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Free airport shuttle
Fitness center
Seasonal indoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal indoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel Splendide Royal
| 💵 Lowest room price | 259 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Agno, LUG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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