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Summary of reviewsGarni degli Angioli, nestled in the heart of Ascona along the picturesque Lake Maggiore promenade, boasts an impeccable location that combines convenience and tranquility. The hotel is lauded for its proximity to charming shops, local attractions, the vibrant pedestrian zone and the serene lakefront, allowing guests to enjoy breathtaking views and easy access to various amenities. The large parking lot across the street adds to the convenience, making it simple to transport luggage.
Guests rave about the hotel's delicious breakfasts, which include a remarkable variety of fresh and abundant offerings. From an assortment of breads and fresh fruits to savory fried eggs and freshly brewed coffee, the breakfast is often described as very good or excellent, significantly enhancing the overall experience. Meals are served either directly at the table or under a charming pergola with a lake view, contributing to a pleasant morning atmosphere.
The dinner offerings at Garni degli Angioli also receive high praise with many guests highlighting the excellent à la carte restaurant and its unique atmosphere. The cuisine, especially Ticino cuisine, is celebrated for its quality with many diners enjoying their meals in the tastefully decorated restaurant or the tranquil garden setting. The food and drinks consistently leave a lasting impression with guests often citing the dinners as a standout feature of their stay.
The rooms at Garni degli Angioli are frequently described as clean, beautiful and well-maintained, featuring rustic wooden floors and beams that add to their charm. The duplex and maisonette rooms stand out for their spacious layouts and unique designs, providing a cozy and romantic ambiance with some offering lovely lake views. Despite minor comments about the small size of certain rooms and bathrooms, the overall feedback is positive with an emphasis on comfort, style and cleanliness.
Cleanliness is a notable highlight with multiple guests consistently praising the spotless environment and beautifully furnished rooms. The hotel's commitment to maintaining a clean and tidy space is evident, ensuring a pleasant stay for visitors.
The exceptionally friendly and attentive staff at Garni degli Angioli receive constant praise for their accommodating and courteous service. The hostess and service staff are described as flexible, cheerful and always willing to help, leaving a lasting positive impression on guests. Despite occasional language barriers, the staff’s friendliness significantly enhances the overall service experience.
The parking situation has received mixed feedback with limited hotel parking spaces requiring prebooking. However, alternative options such as the nearby Migros-Parking and a public parking lot across the street provide practical solutions, even though they can be more expensive. Despite these drawbacks, some guests noted that their parking fees were waived for additional days, adding a positive note to their experience.
Overall, Garni degli Angioli's blend of an ideal location, excellent food, comfortable and clean rooms and outstanding service makes it a standout choice for travelers looking to experience the best of Ascona. Show more
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Hotel near Golf Courses
This hotel in Ascona is listed as a golf hotel and is mentioned as featuring a golf course on its property, providing on-site golf relevance.
Hotel with Parking
This hotel is listed as having parking available.
Small Hotel
Garni degli Angioli offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere. It's located in a charming area of Ascona, providing a peaceful retreat with easy access to the town's attractions.
Family Friendly Hotel
Dog Friendly Hotel
Room Types
Twin RoomAir-conditioned room with a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box.
Standard Twin RoomAir-conditioned room with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, and a safety deposit box.
Twin Room with Balcony and Lake ViewAir-conditioned room with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, and a safety deposit box. This room features a balcony and lake views.
Duplex RoomAir-conditioned duplex room with a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box.
Single Room with external WCOffering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a coffee machine, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room with BalconyThis air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.2
Very Good
Location
Nestled in the heart of Ascona, Garni degli Angioli boasts an impeccable location celebrated by its guests. Positioned right on the picturesque Lake Maggiore promenade, visitors are treated to breathtaking views and immediate access to the waterfront. The central location adjacent to both the vibrant pedestrian zone and the serene lakefront allows for an ideal blend of convenience and tranquility.
Guests rave about the ease of access with a large parking lot directly across the street, making it simple to transport luggage. The hotel's proximity to the center of Ascona means that everything one might need, from charming shops to local attractions, is just a short stroll away. The prime setting has been described as perfect and optimal, catering excellently to lovers of the locale.
Moreover, the surrounding area is appreciated for its beautiful and charming environment, adding to the overall appeal of the stay. The hotel also benefits from its vicinity to the square and a nearby beach, providing a variety of leisure options.
Additionally, visitors commend the hotel for its very friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfasts and amenities such as bicycles and the Ticino Ticket. Garni degli Angioli's blend of ideal location, comfort and excellent service makes it a standout choice for travelers looking to experience the best of Ascona.
Breakfast
Garni degli Angioli delights its guests with a remarkable breakfast experience, often praised for its fantastic variety and freshness. Guests can enjoy an assortment of breads, meat and cheese platters, fresh fruits and savory fried eggs. The breakfast is not just abundant but also includes freshly brewed coffee, tea orange juice, jams and honey, all served directly at the table or under a charming pergola with a lake view, adding to the overall pleasant morning atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the plentiful, very good, simple yet delicious spread and the excellent service provided by the friendly staff. Overall, the breakfast, often mentioned as very good or excellent, contributes significantly to a satisfying stay at Garni degli Angioli.
Dinner
Surrounded by the serene beauty of Lago Maggiore, Garni degli Angioli has garnered high praise for its dinner offerings from its guests. Described as an excellent à la carte restaurant with a unique atmosphere, the eatery promises a gastronomic delight that is worth staying in for. The cuisine, both for breakfast and dinner, has been continually lauded with many patrons highlighting the very good and exquisite food.
Guests can enjoy their meals in a tastefully decorated restaurant that serves delicious Ticino cuisine, adding to the overall charm of the establishment. The restaurant in the garden comes highly recommended for those who cherish dining in a more tranquil setting. From the delightful dinners served in a personal grotto to the impressive offerings in a stunning setting with breathtaking views, the culinary experience at Garni degli Angioli is consistently celebrated.
Whether describing the meals as very good, exquisite or simply top-notch, guests agree that the food and drinks are a standout feature. The consistently delicious and very fine dinners leave a lasting impression, encouraging many to pledge a return for the wonderful food. For travelers looking to indulge in excellent cuisine without venturing elsewhere, Garni degli Angioli presents itself as a compelling choice.
Rooms
The rooms at Garni degli Angioli are a highlight for many guests, often described as clean, beautiful and well-maintained. Visitors frequently appreciate the charming and cozy atmosphere, complemented by rustic wooden floors and beams. Many rooms are praised for being nicely decorated with air conditioning and pretty new furniture. The duplex and maisonette rooms, in particular, stand out as spacious and very nice, offering a unique layout spread over two floors. Guests often mention the romantic ambiance with some rooms providing lovely lake views. Despite some comments about the small size of certain rooms and bathrooms, the overall feedback on room quality is positive, emphasizing comfort, style and cleanliness.
Cleanliness
Garni degli Angioli receives notable praise for its cleanliness, highlighted by multiple guests who consistently describe the rooms as very clean and beautiful. The hotel’s commitment to maintaining a spotless environment is apparent from the general appreciation for clean rooms and overall tidiness. Guests are particularly enchanted by the beautifully furnished rooms, which feature amazing, preserved old wooden beams from the renovation. Despite a few minor issues such as occasional hairs in the shower, cobwebs and some clutter, the overall impression of cleanliness remains strongly positive, ensuring a pleasant stay for visitors.
Staff
Garni degli Angioli boasts an exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, consistently highlighted by guests for their accommodating and courteous service. The hostess, noted for her exceptional demeanor, goes above and beyond, such as offering a glass of water for medication during breakfast without prompting. The service staff is described as flexible, always having a smile and very helpful. Despite occasional language barriers, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff leave a lasting positive impression. The overall service experience is enhanced by the clean rooms and the cheerful atmosphere created by the employees, making Garni degli Angioli a memorable place to stay.
Parking
The parking situation at Garni degli Angioli has received mixed feedback from guests. While the hotel only offers two parking spaces that require prebooking, there are alternative options nearby. Many guests appreciated the convenience of the Migros-Parking, which is considered practical and reasonably priced at 15 CHF per day. A public parking lot is also available directly across the street, although it is more expensive compared to other options and some guests noted the need to briefly park in a no-parking zone to inquire about parking details.
Several reviews highlighted the peace and quiet of the parking area, despite its proximity to the hotel. However, other parking solutions, such as narrow spaces 200-300 meters away, were deemed less convenient. Notably, some guests mentioned that their parking fees were waived for additional days, adding a positive note to their overall parking experience.
While expensive parking lots and the necessity to prebook can be seen as drawbacks, the availability of various options and occasional fee waivers contribute to a relatively manageable parking situation at Garni degli Angioli.
No, Garni degli Angioli doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Garni degli Angioli.
Yes, Garni degli Angioli welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Garni degli Angioli.