Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence.
The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay at Villa Principe Leopoldo offers the answer you've been waiting for. So, live in this fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature.
Few places are able to combine Art and Nature like this landscape on the Collina D’Oro overlooking the Lake of Lugano.
The villa has got a refined style and spacious, modern, bright suites with comfortable furnishings.
Every guest is special and unique. In an atmosphere that combines domestic warmth with five star service, everything has been envisaged to surprise and make him feel at ease.
At Villa Principe Leopoldo you can choose between 37 large suites with marble finishes and fine furnishings, all cared for with a painstaking attention to detail.
They are airy and bright thanks to the light streaming in from their terraces overlooking the garden or the lake.
In each of suites you will feel pampered by the relaxing environment where silence and tranquillity reign supreme.
All suites are non-smoking.
With 130 square metres of comfort, furnishings in marble and high quality services, these bright and spacious Suites offer you an unforgettable stay with a fascinating panoramic view of Lake Lugano.
Located on the floor below the Villa’s main terrace, they are composed of a bedroom and large, separate living room which are connected by the entrance hall; the terrace offers a spectacular view of the lake.
The exclusive comfort and services include toiletries, a desk, choice of pillows, free wi-fi connection, cable and satellite TV, radio, safe, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine.
The bathroom is a dream that includes a Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and two toilets (living room and bedroom). A third bed can be added on request.
The Princess Garden Suites were built at the corners of the villa, and can be found on the two floors below the main terrace.
They offer guests more space and freedom thanks to their 75 square metres with direct access between the living room and the bedroom. Both rooms overlook the lush garden.
They are equipped with exclusive amenities and services such as toiletries, choice of pillows, free wi-fi, cable and satellite TV, radio, safe, minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine.
You will be charmed by the elegance and breadth of the bathroom, which includes a Jacuzzi, shower and separate toilet.
The Deluxe One Bedroom Suites are very spacious, about 60 square metres, and have a separate bedroom area and living room with a large terrace overlooking the park with lake views, and are completed by a large, separate bathroom.
These suites are designed for couples or families with children, with the addition of a third bed.
The highlight of these suites is in their name: a wonderful view of Lake Lugano can be enjoyed from their large terraces.
Located a floor below the Villa’s main terrace, the Panorama One Bedroom Suites are very spacious, about 60 square metres, and have a separate bedroom area and living room with a large, separate bathroom.
They are equipped with amenities and exclusive services such as toiletries, choice of pillows, free wi-fi, cable and satellite TV, radio, safe, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine.
The Junior Suites are very spacious (about 45 square metres) and include a bright bedroom decorated in an elegant and sophisticated style, a comfortable living room and an elegant marble bathroom with a magnificently large bathtub and separate shower.
Every Junior Suite offers a beautiful garden view and is equipped with amenities such as toiletries, choice of pillows, free wi-fi connection, cable and satellite TV, radio, safe and minibar.
A complimentary breakfast is served in a separate eating area featuring a seasonal terrace with lake and mountain views.
Concierge service is active 24 hours straight.
If Principe Leopoldo Restaurant is appreciated by all the best international guides such as Les Grandes Tables, Gault Millau and Le Soste, there is just one secret behind this: Chef Dario Ranza’s contribution over the last 27 years.
He is an award-winning chef who respects both the fresh ingredients used and tradition. His nimble and creative hand has given life to surprising menus inspired by his Bergamo origins.
The food critics Gault and Millau, whose guide awarded the restaurant 17 points, wrote: "We can hardly imagine a visit to the Villa without tasting a risotto".
But Chef is great not only for his cooking: for him, every guest should be treated like a king, and leave his restaurant both content and full.
The charming Lounge Bar Principe is in a privileged location in the shadows of San Salvatore and overlooking the Gulf of Lugano.
Order excellent cocktails and enjoy delicious aperitifs while admiring the surrounding landscape through the large windows.
Open during the summer months, the Lounge Bar Principe is a relaxed and friendly place to enjoy the summer thanks also to its ample amount of space.
Surrounded by the breath-taking scenery offered by the surrounding landscape, let yourself be carried away by the intimate and refined atmosphere of the Piano Bar Principe, where you can sample traditional and international drinks or sip great wines, champagne or whiskey, accompanied by live music played by musicians.
Chef Barman Mario Lanfranconi will know how to best please you with his recommendations and his cocktails created on the spot. The restaurant’s interior or its elegant terrace are ideal places for a romantic dinner, meeting with friends or simply enjoying the view with a good whiskey and an excellent cigar.
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The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant is not merely the Villa’s restaurant: it is, instead, a true landmark of Ticino catering and cuisine.
In addition to serving the Villa’s guests, a long list of affectionate clients come here several times a year to enjoy an unrepeatable dinner among unique surroundings.
Make yourself comfortable and let yourself be intoxicated by the flavours and breath-taking scenery; one of the most complete and rewarding experiences of your life is about to begin. Enjoying an evening at the Restaurant of Villa Principe Leopoldo is an experience that should be tried at least once in a lifetime.
Sit at tables set with linen, silver and crystal and let yourself be seduced and conquered by the sincere and passionate cuisine of Chef Dario Ranza, who has been at the helm of restaurant for over 27 years.
The First Maitre and Sommelier Claudio Recchia will welcome politely and accompany you along a unique experience, while Sommelier Gabriele Speziale will best know how to orient you within rich and prized wine list, always suggesting the best wine to pair with every dish of your choice.
Located in a secret and exclusive area of Villa Principe Leopoldo, come discover a miraculous place for your well-being and your beauty: DOT Spa, a fantastic beauty spa for taking care of yourself with highest quality cosmetic products.
The staff will welcome you with skilled hands and take care of you thanks also to the use of select products from the most prestigious natural cosmetic lines in the world: Natura Bisse' (exclusively for Switzerland), Cellcosmet and Cellmen, Marius Fabre and OPI.
Restore the natural balance between body and soul. Relax in the hot tub, sauna or steam bath in the Sangi Private Suite or indulge in facial and body treatments with anti-ageing and facelift effects.
For a few hours, try to think only about your relaxation and physical and mental well-being.
It is very important to take good care of skin by choosing treatments and products that keep it well-defined, firm, toned, and radiant.
A well equipped fitness room with cardio-vascular machines and sauna.
Massage reawakens the body, restoring its balance and inner harmony. Touching, feeling, giving: needless to say, choosing the right massage is a delicate and important decision.
Try for a few hours to think only of your relaxation and your physical and mental wellbeing.
The rituals presented by DOT Spa want to transmit an emotion, emphasize a gesture, and restore wellbeing. Experience these unforgettable sensations yourself of give them as a gift to someone special.
Several excellent treatments, also for couples, that will make you feel renewed and regenerated.
Two heated outdoor swimming pools (from May to September).
The Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill) is a strategic starting point for discovering the city of Lugano and visiting all of Ticino’s beautiful locations: a land full of charm thanks to its Mediterranean climate and its breath-taking scenery nestled between mountains and lakes.
There are numerous destinations and activities that this land full of surprises has to offer. Here in the midst of luxurious nature, you will find tradition, architecture, culture and Italian cuisine.
During your stay in the Canton Ticino you can admire the beautiful mountains while comfortably sitting at an elegant outdoor cafe, tour the villas and gaze at the most exclusive buildings while on a boat ride on Lake Lugano or Locarno, and in between your cultural tours you can enjoy a meal in a grotto, the typical restaurant of Canton Ticino.
Come and experience the Ticino Dolce Vita.
Banquets and receptions find the venue they deserve at Villa Principe Leopoldo.
A setting that is fully equipped and fitted with the most modern facilities. Customers can use photocopiers, fax machines, electrical outlets, audio-visual equipment and the wireless Internet connections.
Located on the lakeside promenade of Lugano, the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli hosts an early Renaissance masterpiece, a portrayal of the ‘Passion and Crucifixion’ by Italian artist Bernardino Luini, a disciple of Leonardo.
A network of modern boats offer a wide choice of cruises and the possibility of reaching the region's main attractions by lake.
The Sentiero di Gandria is a trail that runs along the lake framed by natural beauty, with an incredible panorama on the lake and surrounding mountains.
Enjoy a meal in a grotto, the typical restaurant of Canton Ticino.
The little museum dedicated to the German writer Hermann Hesse in Montagnola, above Lugano, is one of the most visited in Ticino.
In addition to visual arts, the cultural centre is also devoted to music and the performing arts, serving as an important point of reference for the whole of Switzerland.
For business events such as meetings, conferences, presentations the scenario offered by Villa will always be the best choice.
The summit of Monte Brè (933 meters) is accessible by the funicular railway leaving from Lugano-Cassarate and is the ideal place for an excursion amongst art and nature.
Monte Generoso is probably the most panoramic mountain in the Canton of Ticino. For over 125 years, visitors have been accessing its summit via a cogwheel railway.
The 360° view of Lake Lugano, the city and the Alpine chain that can be enjoyed from numerous panoramic positions on San Salvatore's summit. This mountain is a symbol of the Bay of Lugano.
The Ciani Park is Lugano’s green pearl. The park is decorated with paths shaded by century-old trees that wind around flower beds, velvety green lawns and small squares attracting visitors to take a rest.
Villa Principe Leopoldo has 6 spacious and bright rooms that can be modified depending on the type of event you have planned.
Villa Principe Leopoldo has two synthetic grass tennis courts.
The Piazza della Riforma claims Locarno's Piazza Grande role of Ticino's most beautiful square. It's considered the city's elegant "living room" surrounded by old buildings.
Villa Principe Leopoldo with it's stylish rooms and magnificent panoramic terraces and gardens offers its exclusive location for unforgettable weddings.
VILLA PRINCIPE LEOPOLDO
Via Montalbano 5CH - 6900 Lugano Switzerland