Completely renovated in 2013, the family-run Locanda Castagnola is located close to the Villa Favorita and is just 2 km from Luganos city centre It is within 35 km of the Palazzo dei Congressi, Cassarate, the Resega ice-skating rink and the Cornaredo football field All rooms at the Locanda Castagnola have free WiFi, an en-suite bathroom and a closet Some units have a desk and views of Lake Lugano A buffet breakfast is offered every morning The hotel has a restaurant serving traditional Ticino cuisine and Mediterranean specialities The property offers therapeutic massages and sport massages on request Locanda Castagnola is a convenient starting point for mountain bike tours to Monte Bre and Monte Boglia A swimming pool and tennis court are 300 metres away The Sentiero di Gandria lakeshore path is 15 km away The city centre of Lugano and Lugano Train Station can easily be reached by bus line number 2