Lugano Small Luxury Hotels
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In Lugano, Switzerland, Small Luxury Hotels blend boutique intimacy with lakeside glamour, offering a refined escape where Swiss precision meets Mediterranean charm. Choose a lakeside or historic-center property with spa facilities and concierge-curated experiences for immediate access to promenades, galleries, and the city’s refined culinary scene. Book early for summer and autumn and prioritize rooms with terraces or lake views to fully savor sunsets and personalized service.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Lugano
Hotel Lido Seegarten

Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso

Perched on the foothills of San Salvatore with impressive views over Lake Lugano, Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso offers free use of an outdoor pool and fitness room, complimentary Wi‑Fi, on‑site parking and a free shuttle to/from Lugano and Paradiso train stations upon arrival and departure; renovated in 2018, its spacious, elegantly furnished rooms feature air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, flat‑screen TV, minibar, safety deposit box and bathrooms with bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. An American buffet breakfast with waffles, pancakes and Prosecco is served daily, while dining options include the Mediterranean restaurant La Favola and Tsukimi Tei—the only Japanese teppanyaki and robatayaki restaurant in Ticino with a show kitchen—and guests can relax in the Havana Deck smoking lounge or the Cuban bar offering cocktails, music, lake views and Havana cigars; special dietary requirements can be accommodated and the motorway is just 2 km away. - Stunning Lake Lugano views and terrace - Free pool, fitness room and Wi‑Fi - Free shuttle service to Lugano/Paradiso stations - On‑site unique dining (Japanese teppanyaki + Mediterranean) - Renovated, spacious rooms with balcony/terrace and comforts
LUGANODANTE - We like you

Ideally situated in the centre of Lugano, LUGANODANTE - We like you offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar, free WiFi, concierge service, luggage storage and private on-site parking, with many main sights and numerous restaurants within easy walking distance; rooms are on the smaller side but functional for guests who are out during the day, featuring very comfortable beds and a compact but excellent shower, and the hotel’s breakfast is extensive (highly recommended to include, as eating out in Lugano can be costly). - Central location near attractions and many restaurants - Comfortable beds - Compact but outstanding shower - Extensive breakfast (recommended to book) - Concierge, luggage storage and on-site parking
Downtown Lugano Hotels with Balcony
Hotel Splendide Royal

Hotel De La Paix

Villa Sassa Hotel

Lugano Hotels with Private Balcony
Novotel Lugano Paradiso

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Once the private residence of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was converted into the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola in 1885; its rooms and suites are individually decorated and offer stunning views of the surrounding park and/or lake, many featuring a private balcony, terrace or loggia that enhance the elegant, historic atmosphere. - Historic mansion converted to a hotel in 1885 - Individually decorated rooms and suites - Stunning park and/or lake views - Private outdoor spaces: balcony, terrace or loggia - Elegant, historic atmosphere