Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel

Villa Orselina is an SLH gem. The rooms and suites are lovely - serene decor, king sized bed, terrace with magnificent view, excellent shower, Nespresso coffee maker and lots of little extras. The spa facilities are relaxing (and massages were excellent), the pool and grounds are stunning and give many comfy places to relax in sun or shade, the fragrance of flowers everywhere is delightful, and of course there’s the incredible lake-and- mountains view and wonderful cuisine. The fitness room is well equipped, although a little crowded with equipment…but you get to work out with “the view” and can open the large window wall for fresh air. The hotel staff was so welcoming and helpful (especially with planning the next day’s activity), and everyone in the hotel and restaurant provided an exceptional level of service. |There is so much to do in Ticino, while still experiencing il dolce far niente. Absolutely love it here - we have been to Villa Orselina 3 times and look forward to coming back again. ||(We opt for half-board and are always wowed at dinner - gourmet dining that isn’t stuffy thanks to the hospitality of the restaurant manager and staff, and the chef is excellent (well deserving of the 15 Gault Millau points).)

Had a very high quality Swiss hostship experience at Villa Orselina, when we stayed there for 2 nights in May 2024. It’s location high up and view of the lake and town from our room were beautiful. The suit was large, comfortable, with a balcony and well stocked. For a Swiss hotel, the number of staff is quite high and each staff member made us feel as an important guest. The food was excellent with several times unique complimentaries from the kitchen! It’s a cinch to go to the town with bus no 3, from its doorsteps. The Cardada cable car the first stage and chair car in the second stage is in walking distance. Overall the best stay in Switzerland in this trip.

What an incredible experience. My stay here reminded me of what hospitality should be. Each and every member of the staff went above and beyond to make sure my stay was seamless and enjoyable. I especially appreciated each of their good nature - incredibly kind and warm people. The views are stellar, rooms are very generous in size and the pool and gardens are serene. I can’t recommend this place enough! Hope to be back soon.

This hotel has the most friendly and thoughtful staff! Not only is the place magically beautiful but the amenities are fantastic. Spent a morning in the spa, indulged myself. They set up a boat rental for us and we saw the entire lake! The breakfast buffet was fab and the restaurant for dinner was 5 stars!

Gorgeous hotel with a magnificent view!||Your stay commenced with an aperitivo in the patio, overlooking the panorama of Lago Maggiore. The service was top notch, with an extensive tour of all the facilities. I loved the floral arrangements that were spread across the property!||The rooms are spacious and clean, featuring a kitchenette! A more old time feel with the interior but it’s so nice to have vast amounts of space! There are options to request different pillows.||There are plenty of chaises for one to enjoy by the pool and various levels of the property. I wish I had the chance to explore the spa!||The breakfast selection is good. Seating is offered indoors and outside, with fantastic service from the staff. The club sandwich was delicious from the restaurant, even if the meals are a dash pricey (but you are in Switzerland!!).||Overall, you know you are in good hands! Plus, you have this beautiful view accompanying you wherever you are in the hotel!

During our trip to Switzerland in May 2024, the 2 night stay at the Villa Orselina was the climax. The rooms with balcony were large. Views excellent. Food was simply superb with several exquisite complimentaries from the kitchen. Breakfast spread was filling. The number of staff for a small hotel was quite large, a rarity in Switzerland. Each staff member made efforts to make us feel special. Visiting the town in bus no. 3 from the doorstep was very convenient. There were many many great facilities indoors too. Would love to stay there again.

What a serene property perched high on a hill overlooking the beautiful Lago Maggiore! Perfect blend of tradition and modern, comfortable rooms with large terraces, excellent food, incredibly beautiful flowers everywhere and the best and friendliest staff. I wish I could have stayed longer but I’ll definitely be back, this is a hotel that feels more like home.

We loved our time here. The staff are fantastic and made us feel very welcome. The views from the room and terraces are spectacular. We hadn't planned on eating here every evening but anywhere else would have been a disappointment.