Grand Hotel Eden  

On the waterfront of Lake Lugano in Paradiso, with sweeping views of the city and the Alps. About 2 km from Lugano city centre, 100 m from the nearest bus stop and roughly 6 km from Lugano airport — a pet-friendly waterfront base near Piazza della Riforma, Santa Maria degli Angeli and San Lorenzo Cathedral.

Modern, charming rooms with balconies or terraces that catch the lake-and-Alps light. Rooms feature A/C, TV, minibar, safe, bath with shower or tub, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, plus 24-hour room service and concierge for a polished stay.

A full wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, hamam and massage treatments waits after a day of exploring. There’s a fitness centre, casino, terraces for lake-side lounging and parking on site — wake up to lake-breeze mornings and unwind in style.

A convention centre fitted with modern communication and video-conferencing tech can host up to 300 delegates, plus meeting rooms and a business corner. Wired and wireless internet access is available to keep work moving.

On-site restaurants and a cosy bar serve breakfast, daily meals and cocktails on the terraces. Expect carefully prepared dishes with local Ticino and Italian-influenced touches alongside relaxing lakeside views.