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Hotel Giardino * * * * * |
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Via Segnale, 10 |
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CH-6612 - Ascona - Ticino - Switzerland |
Hotel Giardino is one of four government-rated
five-star hotels in Ascona, it's the most romantically appealing.
Set about 4 Km from the heart of town, connected by an antique
shuttle bus that makes hourly runs back and forth, this glamorous,
Mediterranean-styled villa was built on a large plot of land in
1986.
Today, its structure incorporates Portuguese and Italian tilework,
Veronese marble, antique Swiss panels imported from very old
weinstubes in Zurich, and some of the most sophisticated interior
decor in the region. The spacious bedrooms are cozy and plushly
accessorized, and one room is set aside for those with limited
mobility. Most alluring of all is the lavish garden (il giardino),
whose illuminated lily pond is covered with a moveable stage for the
entertainment, which is sometimes provided after 8pm.
Ristorante Aphrodite the à la carte
Hotel Restaurant, offers an opulent breakfast buffet in the morning,
at lunchtime the Mediterranean lunch buffet, and a choice of 17
dishes in the evening, with daily variations. In summer, meals are
served on the covered terrace next to the water lily pond. The
varied assortment of creations from all over the world, created by
Head Chef Ulf Braunert, has once again been honoured with the "Best
Hotel Restaurant in Switzerland" award.
The Hotel Giardino is the perfect place to really unwind and relax.
Its flower drenched entrance sets the feeling of holiday and as you
check in sitting down the warm welcome of a glass of delicious
sparkling wine or fresh orange juice makes you never want to leave
this oasis of calm. The Lake Maggiore marina is just a block away,
and you have access to many leisure activities.
Gault Millau 1998 has chosen Hotel Giardino as "Hotel of the Year"
and in the "Bilanz" ranking of the 100 best Swiss hotels it was
Number One in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
