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.
Few places manage to unite art and nature like this landscape on the Collina D'Oro, overlooking Lake Lugano. At dawn, when all is silent and the sunlight rises beyond Mount San Salvatore, one fully understands this intimate and unique bond.
Affiliated with Relais & Chateaux since the year 2000, Villa Principe Leopoldo was once a private stately home and offers a breathtaking view of the city and the lake framed by the surrounding mountains.
The villa has a refined style and spacious, modern, bright suites with comfortable furnishings.
The DOT SPA welcomes you to a relaxing environment with personalised treatments, which are made all the more special by a prestigious line of natural cosmetics developed to help you find a natural balance between body and mind.
Each guest is special and unique. In an atmosphere that combines welcoming warmth with tailored five-star service, everything has been created to surprise and make guests feel at home.
Every desire, such as limousine transport or arrival by helicopter, having a personal shopper or finding the ideal place for your wedding, will be swiftly fulfilled.
The concierge service operates 24 hours a day (concierge@leopoldohotel.com), and there is a shuttle bus service to the city, airport and station of Lugano (according to availability).
Villa Principe Leopoldo is one of the 530 exceptional accommodations and restaurants of the Relais & Châteaux Association, the reference point for hotel services and quality dining.
Proprietors, Maître de Maison, and independent Chefs are members of this association, providing luxury hospitality and the Art of Vivre concept to offer guests and customers a unique and personalized experience on all 5 continents.
"Everywhere in the world, unique in the world" is the signature and distinctive feature of this project, which for more than 60 years has been made the art of living the tenth art, where guests are the center of attention."
Over the years, Villa Principe Leopoldo has established and strengthened partnerships and affiliations with prestigious and authoritative bodies and institutes.
Les Routes de Bonheur is 64 suggested itineraries to discover the territory’s tourism and culinary excellence. Through the various Relais & Châteaux, tourists will have the opportunity to discover new and unforgettable dream-like itineraries.
From Milan to the northern lakes, luxury and romance, Villa Principe Leopoldo is one of the destinations of Les Routes de Bonheur.
The route starts in Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and a privileged destination for lovers of art, culture, and the most luxurious shopping, to then continue to Como, Lugano, and Orta Lakes, with their natural beauty and romance and the elegant and spectacular scenery of southern Switzerland.
Don't miss visiting the Park Hotel Principe website, a hotel steeped in stunning natural surroundings, just a short walk away from Villa Principe Leopoldo, and also a member of DOT LIFE.
