Continental Parkhotel - Lugano

Family-run hotel in Lugano with its own historical vineyard and distillery

Amenities

The Continental Parkhotel Lugano offers a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by a large park with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can join the daily happy hour at the bar, or play table tennis in the garden. A business center with meeting and banquet facilities is available for corporate travelers.

Rooms

Rooms at the Parkhotel Continental include comfort rooms in the annex building and superior rooms in the main building, all with air conditioning and soundproofed windows. The upper categories, such as the Prestige and Deluxe rooms, offer lake views and spacious balconies. Each room comes with a private bathroom and daily housekeeping.

Dining

On-site dining includes La Veranda à la carte restaurant and the summer-only Grotto & Ronco dei Bianchi Distillery, which serves warm Ticino specialties from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The grotto restaurant is set within the restored buildings of the historical vineyard, which also houses a distillery and a wine cellar. Special diet menus are available upon request.

Family

Families staying at Continental Parkhotel Lugano have access to a dedicated children's playground and a large garden with picnic areas. Family-friendly accommodations are available, including rooms that can connect or accommodate extra beds. Guests receive a complimentary Ticino ticket, granting free travel on local buses and trains in the region.

Location

The hotel is located 200 meters south of Lugano's main railway station, with the funicular to the city center departing regularly from the station. Guests can walk to Lake Lugano, Monte San Salvatore, and the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura cultural center. The complimentary Ticino ticket also covers the funicular and ferry services, making boat trips to Gandria easy.

• Vineyard: On-site Ronco dei Bianchi historical vineyard with distillery, wine cellar, and agricultural museum
• Dining: Grotto restaurant serving local Ticino specialties in a restored vineyard setting
• Pool: Seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by well-maintained gardens
• Transport: Complimentary Ticino ticket for free bus and train travel in the region
• Family: Children's playground and family-friendly rooms available
• Business: Business center with meeting and banquet facilities

Licence number: 20