Venues in Lugano

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 former residence of a Russian aristocratic family built in 1880 is still one of the most splendid „Small Luxury Hotels of the World“. The 39 rooms and 33 suites all offer a magnificent view of the lake and the park. Two excellent restaurants: «Le Relais» with 15 GaultMillau points; «Galleria Arté al Lago» with 16 GaultMillau points. Ten conference and event halls, wellness zone, indoor pool, Clarins beauty corner, Danilo hairstyling, private terrace at the lakeshore.

The three-star city hotel, which was fully renovated in 2013, has 30 individually air-conditioned rooms, with parquet floors and designer furniture; some rooms also have a balcony. The hotel enjoys a quiet location in the immediate vicinity of the new cultural centre and is a ten-minute walk from the train station. The in-house grill restaurant serves Ticino specialties and pizza, as well as a fine selection of local wines. Bar and sun terrace.

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.