Lugano Travel Forum

Hi

this area is very unknown to me. I'm from the uk and am planning to visit lugano in march 2008 as a surprise for my husband as he originates from a village nearby. I feel Lugano is the best place to stay just by browsing on the internet. I wanted to stay in a 5 star hotel with great views of the lakes. We're still relatively "young" (I think!!) so would prefer something not too formal but still 5 star. Any help would be greatly received.

THank you

I once stayed in an absolutely delightful place on the lake Lugano shore in Gandria. Gandria is a small village sticking on the shore, that you best approach by boat.
The hotel in question was this one:
http://www.hotel-moosmann-gandria.ch/english/inside.html

We stayed at the Hotel International au lac it should be exactly what you are looking for. I put Lugano in my top #5 places that I fell in love with and could live. Try the Olympia for dinner or lunch it is in the town square and had such great food we went there two nights in a row.