Villa Principe Leopoldo

This hotel guarantees a fantastic stay. As many hotels in the Lugano area, this hotel is also a bit older, but nevertheless the rooms are still today relatively modern and offer a very comfortable level and are very spacious. I need to say that the service has been incredible and exceptional in all terms. We celebrated a birthday here and the hotel team made an unbelievable job to make it a unique experience. Thanks a lot for that!! Besides that, the hotel is very kids friendly. The bar is fantastic with live piano music and also the drinks are well mixed. Unfortunately we didn’t try the Michelin restaurant - what is on our list for next time.

This hotel is really impressive. I love the service of hotel staff in every departments. Also the room size is big and the view is superb. It can see the lake and the mountains from the window. Breakfast is great. Overall, I think this hotel is really good.

EXCELENT! People at the hotel are great. Place is extraordinary Food, room, view of the lake, spa… everything is perfect. ||We higly recomend the magnificent hotel||We had a very good time and certanly will come back to Principe Leopoldo soon.

Wonderful hotel in a wonderful location in Lugano. The lake views are breath taking, the suite was spacious and well appointed, and food quality was very good. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a relaxing getaway. Staff was in general very friendly.

Location and architecture are great. The check-in was very pleasant and helpful, our jr suite spacious and we like the interior and the big balcony. The service very good.||C. Moreschi is as excellent Chef ...and very friendly on top. The Cuisine at Villa Pr. Leopoldo ist 1A+++.

Wonderful hotel with spectacular views of the lake, but also thanks to the sensational staff who work there (bellboys, reception, dining room, bar, swimming pool, valet parking, cleaners....) who made us feel as at home. The sensational room, the cleanliness of 10. We travelled with our golden dog and we didn't have any inconvenience, quite the opposite. Thank you you all because this holiday is already unforgettable for the whole family.

Wonderful ambience, great service.. fabulous dining experience in the restaurant.. child friendly.. rooms are lovely.. didn’t get to use the pool or verandah as much due to the incessant rain.. still, had a great time.. courteous staff..

Great views and entertainment in the bar. Rooms were very big and clean. Service and staff excellent. Check in was easy. Only minor complaint would be the breakfast which could have been better.

This hotel presents itself as a 5-star hotel. It may have been at one time, however that time has surely passed. I would give it 0 Stars, but they do have an amazing view. The hotel is VERY dated, old furniture and fixtures. There were old bodily fluids on the bedspread, the towels had "baked in" dirt on them. When speaking to locals, they said they believe that the hotel is resting on its laurels and it's Michelin starred restaurant. Extra added bonus: they misplaced our car keys, finally finding them after 45 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE EXPECTING A 5-STAR EXPERIENCE!!! Giving them the benefit, it's at best a 2-star hotel.

This is a great spot and I would highly recommend it. It is walking distance from Lugano (20-30 minutes pending where you going) and the staff are just fantastic. My son and I had dinner in the main restaurant one night which did not disappoint at all. We took advantage of the inability to get swiss wine outside the country and ordered a nice 2012 Merlot that had a bit of age but was still clearly a young wine. The squash flowers had a flavor which they lacked earlier in the week at a restaurant in Milan and the duck was just fantastic--perfectly cooked with nice accompaniments. I forgot to snap a picture of dessert so I do not recall it but I know we loved it!

Beautiful villa Príncipe Leopoldo hotel in the hills above Lugano. Incredible views, incredible breakfast. Such a wonderful place to visit for a special trip to Lugano.

This review is solely for having a drink with a view for which it gets 5 stars. Though pricey the view is the best in Lugano. Romantic. Highly recommend.

This review is for the Park Hotel Príncipe which is formerly called the Residences Leopoldo. In actual fact, the name has changed only on their website but not in reality. When you arrive the sign directs those to Villa Leopoldo up one driveway and to the Residences across the way. The name confusion aside we are really recommend this place. It is vintage hotel life at it's best. We stayed at the Residences/Park Hotel in January for four nights with our 4 year old son and were impressed. The hotel has all of it's original design details in tact and is immaculately maintained. The details are too many to describe, one has to see it to believe it. The rooms are huge, 45m2. We stayed in a classic double and were very happy. No, it is not modernized, but the original elements, so carefully preserved, are better than modern day (often cheap) replacements. The building is so solid there are no sound issues. We had a small balcony with electronic shutters for full black out and all else that you could need. It is beautifully situated and so quiet for sleeping! The sister hotel Villa Leopoldo across the road has an incredible view. Depending on the time of year breakfast may be served there, but you can also pop over there for a drink or a meal, or just to have a look at the view. The incredible devotion to detail is also reflected in all of the staff: The amazing housekeeping staff provide you with anything you need (I found the bed too hard and was promptly provided with a soft topper In a timely and pleasant way) and leave your room spotless without the terrible smells of chemical agents used in many hotels... The desk staff were all fluent in many languages, attentive, prompt, knowledgeable and gracious.... The breakfast was a wonderful buffet of great variety and also managed and served by wonderful and helpful people. There is a great looking pool, it would be fabulous to be there in the summer. This place is from a bygone era where things were built to truly cater to the needs of the guests, and more amazingly it is maintained and run this way by all the staff without exception. It is truly a gem. Many modern "fancier" hotels we have experienced have not come close to the quality of experience that you can have here. This is why we are taking the time to write a review. If we return to Lugano we'll definitely stay here!