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Villa Principe Leopoldo
Lugano, Switzerland · Independent · Core Luxury
Berlin architects Clemens and Konitz built this 1926 villa on the Collina d'Oro above Lake Lugano for Prussian cavalry general Frederick Leopold von Hohenzollern, who summered here for sixty years. It became a hotel in 1986: thirty-seven rooms, MICHELIN Two Keys, and the hillside the prince chose still looking down on the lake.
- 37 rooms
- Opened 1986
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: Clemens & Könitz (Berlin)
About Villa Principe Leopoldo
- Built in 1926 as the summer house of Prussian Prince Friedrich Leopold von Hohenzollern, to designs by Berlin architects Clemens and Konitz.
- It stayed a private residence until 1986, when the villa opened as a hotel.
- Thirty-seven rooms and MICHELIN Two Keys, on the Collina d'Oro above Lake Lugano.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Built in 1926 by Berlin architects Clemens and Könitz for Prussian cavalry general Frederick Leopold von Hohenzollern on the 'Collina d'Oro' above Lake Lugano, the villa served as the prince's summer residence until 1986, when it became a hotel.
The setting
2 km from Parco Civico. 4 km from Lugano Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Ristorante La Luce — Restaurant · Fine dining
Experiences
- Meet the Chef — Listed among the hotel's offerings; no further details are given.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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