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 are able to combine Art and Nature like this landscape on the Collina D’Oro (golden hill) overlooking the Lake of Lugano. At sunrise, when everything is still quiet and the sunlight rises from beyond Mount San Salvatore, I can perfectly understand this unique and intimate connection."
Affiliated with Relais & Chateaux since the year 2000, Villa Principe Leopoldo was once a private stately home and offers a breath-taking view of the city and the lake framed by the surrounding mountains.
The villa has got 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.
Your stay will be made all the more unique by unforgettable gastronomic discoveries at the Principe Leopoldo restaurant, which has been awarded a Michelin star and 16 Gault Millau points, and where you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the delicious dishes of the restaurant's sophisticated cuisine.
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).
Ticino combines warmth and Mediterranean charm with the professionalism and quality of Switzerland's renowned hotel services.
The staff at Villa Principe Leopoldo is a cohesive team that works closely and harmoniously with every department. Every employee takes care of our guests from their arrival to their departure, helping make their stay perfect as part of an unforgettable and privileged experience.
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 the Ticino Hotels Group.
