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Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified5 Star · Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland

Villa Principe Leopoldo

Hilltop suites with a dog park and dogs welcome at breakfast

This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
Researched and verified. Not yet personally stayed.
“A 37-suite villa hotel on the hill above Lugano, looking out over the lake, with the La Luce gourmet restaurant, a Bar & Bistrot and a small DOT Spa. It runs a named programme for dogs with a welcome kit, a dedicated concierge and a dog park. It suits couples who want a quiet, green base above the city rather than a lakefront address.

What we've verified

Pet fee CHF 45
Weight limit Small and medium dogs kg
Garden / terrace access
Why it's in the collection

The hotel has its own dog park, and the Monte San Salvatore funicular leaves from Paradiso at the foot of the hill, with the summit nature trail at the top. The Paradiso lakefront promenade is just below.

Best suited for

Dogs stay on a lead in shared areas and can't be left alone in the room.

The open question

How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.

Pet pricing

CHF 45, Per day

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
CHF 45
Weight limit
Small and medium dogs kg
Max dogs
Unknown
Restaurant
To verify
Bar
Yes
Breakfast
Yes
Beach
None here
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
Yes
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
Yes
Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantTo verify
BarYes
Breakfast buffetYes
LobbyYes
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceYes
BeachNone here
Unattended in roomNo

Dogs can join you in the outdoor areas, the Bar & Bistrot, the outdoor restaurant and the breakfast room. There's an on-site dog park. Dogs stay on a lead throughout.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: CHF 45, Per day

Weight limit: Small and medium dogs kg. Maximum dogs: Unknown.

Dogs stay on a lead in shared areas and can't be left alone in the room.

In-room amenities+

Personalised box with blanket and bowls, DOT-Licious biscuits, a dedicated concierge for the dog, a dog park, balanced meals for dogs, and a dog-sitting service.

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Lugano, on the things that actually decide a trip.

Villa Principe LeopoldoLuganoGrand Hotel Villa CastagnolaLuganoHotel & SPA CacciatoriLugano
Dogs at breakfastNounknown
Dogs at dinnerlimitedlimitedunknown
Barunknownunknown
Beach accessNoneNoNone
Pool for dogsunknownNounknown
Garden / terraceunknown
Pet feeCHF 45CHF 50CHF 18
Stars5 Star5 Star4 Star
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Information last verified 2026-09-26