Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Splendide Royal
Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Globe Certification
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adam
United Kingdom“Location right by the lake and if you have a lake view room breathtaking views. Hotel is lovely “old world” luxury. All staff were great but hats off to the breakfast team: always helpful and charming” - Irina
Cyprus“History Location picturesque view lovely breakfast and amazing terrace” - Anne
Australia“A grand hotel with high end service and facilities. Our room, at the back of the hotel, was totally quiet and had a separate sitting room or lounge area and so felt like a mini apartment. . The beds were super comfortable. Shuttle to the train...” - Sharon United Kingdom“Best location in Lugano, opposite the lake, with amazing views. Staff were so friendly, and we were upgraded from a superior room to a deluxe lake view room which had amazing views”
- David United Kingdom“Wonderful hotel, totally professional and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfasts. Had a lovely room overlooking Lake Lugano…”
- Antonius
Netherlands“The location,the atmosphere,the breakfast,the restaurant,the Ticino white Merlot eith the pasta swordfish and main dish monkfish!! Chocolate é chocolate was delicious!!!” 
Katrin
Switzerland“It was such a nice old vibe but with modern facilities. The spa was amazing! Great location in Paradiso close to the boat and everything. Three restos with good food and top notch service. The breakfast had many good options!”- Luciane United Kingdom“Stunning hotel! We had a fantastic stay and the best hotel service ever. We were celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary and were surprised with a very nice treat in our room kindly prepared by the hotel management and staff. Bed was very...”
- Kalina Switzerland“Chic / elegant / tradition / quality / old money / discretion”
- Ioana Switzerland“Spotless and big room with high quality amenities and an amazing view over lake Lugano. The breakfast was excellent, however having to pay 30 francs for eggs benedict is a bit much”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- I Due Sud - 1 Michelin Star / 16 GaultMillau points
- Open forDinner
- La Veranda - 14 GaultMillau points
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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 also note that 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.
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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
