Founded in 1888 as the Villa Merlina, this hotel built in Belle Epoque style enjoys an exclusive location with superb views of the Lago Ceresio, the city of Lugano and the Alps.

The stylishly renovated rooms boast all those mod cons that guests in a luxury hotel can expect and most of them have their own balcony or terrace looking out over the lake.

The Aga Khan was there, as were François Mitterand, Tina Turner and Igor Stravinsky, Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, Björn Borg and Alain Prost. The famous Hotel Splendide Royal wears its name like a badge of honour. And with good reason, too. For this hotel has been the number one address in Lugano for a good one hundred years. And not just for the rich and famous, but for all those wishing to explore the fascinating world of Ticino or visiting the region on business. 

The Hotel Splendide Royal offers 47 Deluxe rooms, 39 Superior rooms, 4 Junior Suites, and 3 Suites (with separate living and sleeping areas).

The Restaurant La Veranda, with its spectacular view of Lake Ceresio, serves a light Italian cuisine and delicious dishes, such as the flambé specialties prepared directly at the guest’s table.

The Hotel Splendide Royal is the ideal place to organize your events in an elegant, and historic setting, with a spectacular location, and with a support of a detailed service.