Albergo Giardino, Ascona, Switzerland

Hotel Giardino is a luxury hotel recently updated and renewed. Exuding pure enjoyment and relaxation, this hotel offers class and sophistication to its guests in its plush and comfortable design. The magnificent flower garden and the incomparable interior décor in rich and splendid colours create a heavenly atmosphere to this unique luxury hotel. Within proximity to the centre there is much to do in the area as well as on the hotel’s grounds. Guests can relax indoors, take a stroll through the park or have a leisurely eighteen holes of afternoon golf all within a close vicinity of the hotel.

The facilities

There are two main restaurants offered at this luxury hotel, both with exquisite choices of dishes and unforgettable experiences. Restaurant Aphrodite features star chef Urs Gschwend’s light, classical and delicate Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of French flair. This restaurant offers full and light meals in an upscale and comforting setting. Ristorante ECCO was established with the explicit intent for avant-garde culinary delight. Young, star chef Rolf Fliegauf serves bold creations at this luxury hotel and experiments with flavours ranging from many different areas around the world. From preparation to presentation, this is the restaurant for new and exciting breakthroughs in the world of gastronomy. For lighter meals and drinks, the bar lounge at this luxury hotel is available to guests all day. The lounge is a great spot for an espresso in the morning, tea and cake in the afternoon and a great jazz piano experience by night. Cigars, wines and spirits are offered with the Enoteca available for the perfect selection for each guest.

The ultimate pampering and relaxation awaits guests in the spa and pool area of this luxury hotel. In the Roman bathing temple guests can enjoy the indoor pool, whirlpool and children’s pool areas. At the Giardino di Bellezza guests can choose from a multitude of signature treatments, with products like dipiù by Daniela that was made specifically for this luxury hotel, as well as massages and wellness therapies with a sauna to make guests’ recuperation complete. State-of-the-art fitness equipment, like BioStrengh® machines by TechnoGym, is also available for strengthening and rejuvenation with professional trainers on call.

The rooms

Decorated in a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, the 77 rooms, suites and flats offered at this luxury hotel go beyond the standard mark for comfort and convenience. All rooms and suites are furnished with marble bathrooms and fine fabrics. With generous sizes, each room has space for guests to relax and feel at home.