Dating back to 1887, the Hotel Splendide Royal is a boutique property facing Lake Lugano. It is situated within walking distance to the town center. The hotel retains a regal air in the marble lobby and the Presidential suite, complete with stunning frescoes, a Murano chandelier and views of the Alps. It offers all the contemporary amenities one expects from a luxury hotel. Afternoon tea is served in the Sala Camino during the winter season, recalling the traditions of the visiting English nobility. The hotel’s lakeside restaurant, La Veranda is the gourmet attraction, featuring a contemporary Italian menu of local ingredients.