The 5-star hotel opened in 1888 and is one of the most sophisticated hotels in Lugano. It offers 93 rooms with all comforts of its category and various services and facilities such as personalized service, room service, Internet access and 3 conference rooms. La Veranda restaurant offers spectacular views over the lake and French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. The Piano Bar is the perfect meeting point and offers Italians snacks and appetizers. The lobby is large and impressive in marble with a huge chandelier dominating the centre. There is plenty of seating around the edges of the lobby area with rugs scattered in these areas.

Location: on the main street towards Lake Lugano, 1 Km. from downtown shops and restaurants, 30 Km. from Lake Como and 75 Km. from Milan.