Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants
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Summary of reviewsThe Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants enjoys an enviable lakeside location in Ascona, offering guests breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. Its central positioning near the piazza, boat dock and pedestrian zones makes it both a scenic and convenient choice for travelers. The proximity to the old town and local attractions ensures that guests have easy access to everything they need, all while maintaining a peaceful retreat atmosphere.
The hotel receives considerable acclaim for its breakfast offerings with a diverse, extensive buffet that caters to a variety of tastes. Guests especially appreciate the fresh ingredients, delicious coffee and the opportunity to dine with stunning lake views. Despite a few remarks about cost and the absence of certain items, the overall breakfast experience is highly praised as an enjoyable start to the day.
Dinner at the hotel is equally well-regarded with diners frequently complimenting the high quality and flavor of the dishes, including standout items like the cherry tomato spaghetti. The hotel's restaurant and nearby Al Pontile are recommended for their excellent cuisine, pleasant dining settings and reasonable prices. The friendly and helpful staff further elevate the dining experience.
Although the rooms are noted to be small and somewhat dated, they offer cleanliness, functionality and exceptional views of Lake Maggiore, especially from balconies. Despite lacking air conditioning and featuring retro décor, the rooms are appreciated for their comfort and suitability for short stays.
Cleanliness is a strong point for the hotel with guests consistently acknowledging the well-maintained facilities and tidy rooms. The friendly and courteous staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay despite the older infrastructure and compact room sizes.
The hotel's staff receives uniform praise for their warmth, helpfulness and attentiveness, creating a positive guest experience. From the accommodating reception team to the friendly restaurant staff, the hotel personnel are recognized for their competence and dedication, effectively contributing to the hotel's favorable reputation.
When it comes to parking, guests benefit from convenient arrangements facilitated by the hotel, although the actual parking is located about a 5-10 minute walk away. While some guests mention the distance, the special rate and good assistance provided by the hotel make the parking experience generally satisfactory.
Lastly, the beds at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants receive mixed feedback. Many find them comfortable and of high quality, yet some guests describe them as narrow with varied opinions on firmness and softness. Overall, the positive sentiments regarding bed comfort and quality, combined with the excellent service, contribute to a largely favorable sleeping experience.
In summary, Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants delivers a combination of spectacular location, excellent dining and outstanding service, making it a top choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and convenience in Ascona.
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The hotel receives considerable acclaim for its breakfast offerings with a diverse, extensive buffet that caters to a variety of tastes. Guests especially appreciate the fresh ingredients, delicious coffee and the opportunity to dine with stunning lake views. Despite a few remarks about cost and the absence of certain items, the overall breakfast experience is highly praised as an enjoyable start to the day.
Dinner at the hotel is equally well-regarded with diners frequently complimenting the high quality and flavor of the dishes, including standout items like the cherry tomato spaghetti. The hotel's restaurant and nearby Al Pontile are recommended for their excellent cuisine, pleasant dining settings and reasonable prices. The friendly and helpful staff further elevate the dining experience.
Although the rooms are noted to be small and somewhat dated, they offer cleanliness, functionality and exceptional views of Lake Maggiore, especially from balconies. Despite lacking air conditioning and featuring retro décor, the rooms are appreciated for their comfort and suitability for short stays.
Cleanliness is a strong point for the hotel with guests consistently acknowledging the well-maintained facilities and tidy rooms. The friendly and courteous staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay despite the older infrastructure and compact room sizes.
The hotel's staff receives uniform praise for their warmth, helpfulness and attentiveness, creating a positive guest experience. From the accommodating reception team to the friendly restaurant staff, the hotel personnel are recognized for their competence and dedication, effectively contributing to the hotel's favorable reputation.
When it comes to parking, guests benefit from convenient arrangements facilitated by the hotel, although the actual parking is located about a 5-10 minute walk away. While some guests mention the distance, the special rate and good assistance provided by the hotel make the parking experience generally satisfactory.
Lastly, the beds at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants receive mixed feedback. Many find them comfortable and of high quality, yet some guests describe them as narrow with varied opinions on firmness and softness. Overall, the positive sentiments regarding bed comfort and quality, combined with the excellent service, contribute to a largely favorable sleeping experience.
In summary, Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants delivers a combination of spectacular location, excellent dining and outstanding service, making it a top choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and convenience in Ascona.
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Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants has parking available, subject to charges. The hotel is located in the pedestrian zone on the lakefront, with access allowed for loading and unloading luggage.
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Guest Reviews
Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants boasts an exceptional location that is repeatedly praised by its guests. Situated right on the picturesque lakeside promenade of Ascona, the hotel's setting allows visitors to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. Its prime position directly at the piazza, next to the boat dock and near the pedestrian zone makes it an unbeatable choice for convenience and scenic beauty.
Guests find the location not only beautiful and charming but also incredibly central, providing quick access to the old town, ferry station and Lido. Despite its central location, it remains a peaceful retreat, even with terraces and restaurants just below. The proximity to the lake, complete with balconies offering sweeping views, adds to the overall allure.
Furthermore, the staff at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants are frequently described as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall stay. The blend of stunning views, a fantastic lakeside setting and excellent service makes this hotel a top choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and the convenience of being right in the heart of Ascona.
At Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants, the breakfast experience consistently garners high praise from guests. The majority describe the breakfast buffet as excellent, extensive and varied with some even calling it perfect or superb. The selection is diverse, catering to different tastes and includes fresh ingredients. Guests particularly appreciate the delicious coffee and fine cappuccino and many highlight the pleasure of enjoying their meal outside with views of the lake.
Despite the overall satisfaction, a few guests noted the breakfast as expensive or felt that it lacked certain items like fresh vegetables. However, the positive feedback overwhelmingly emphasizes the deliciousness, generosity and range of options available, making breakfast at this hotel a highly enjoyable start to their day.
The dining experience at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants has been widely praised by guests for its excellent and delicious food. Diners have particularly enjoyed the cherry tomato spaghetti and emphasized the quality and taste of the dishes served. The hotel's restaurant, as well as the nearby Al Pontile, are both recommended for their great cuisine and good value. The terrace, beautifully planted, offers a pleasant setting with nice staff enhancing the overall experience. The dinner options are diverse, satisfying and reasonably priced, making them highly recommended by guests. Additionally, breakfast at the hotel receives positive mentions, contributing to a well-rounded dining experience. Overall, the culinary offerings at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants are clearly a highlight, praised for their outstanding quality and flavor.
The guest reviews for Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants indicate that the rooms, though small and somewhat outdated, offer stunning views of Lake Maggiore, especially those with balconies. While the décor and furnishings are a bit retro and could benefit from renovation, guests consistently find the rooms clean and functional. The compact size seems suitable for short stays but might feel cramped for longer visits or for more than one occupant. Despite the older style, everything in the rooms remains intact and comfortable. Air conditioning seems to be lacking, making temperature control a challenge. However, the cleanliness and charming lake views contribute positively to the overall experience.
The beds at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants receive mixed reviews from guests. Many guests praise the beds for being comfortable, noting that the mattresses are of top quality and describing them as heavenly. There are, however, several comments about the narrow size of the beds with some comparing them to those from the 1950s. While some found the mattresses to be firm and comfortable, others mentioned issues with hardness or excessive softness. There were also remarks regarding the softness of the pillows. Despite these varied opinions, the overall sentiment leans towards a positive sleeping experience, accentuated by helpful staff and good overall bed quality.
Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants has received numerous positive mentions for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Guests consistently describe the hotel as very clean with rooms that are functional and tidy. The staff also receive praise for their friendliness and courtesy, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Despite some comments about the older infrastructure and small room sizes, the hotel’s cleanliness and the comfortable beds stand out. The bathrooms, though described as tight or small, are noted for being clean and functional. Guests appreciate the good value for money and the prime location with the beach just a 15-minute walk away. Overall, the hotel's high standards of cleanliness and attentive staff are well regarded by its visitors.
Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants consistently garners praise for its outstanding staff. Numerous guests highlighted the friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness of the hotel team. From the warm and accommodating reception to the super friendly service throughout the entire stay, the staff seems to excel at making guests feel welcome and catered to. Many reviews noted the competence and dedication of the staff, emphasizing their ability to attend to guests' needs efficiently and courteously. Both the reception and restaurant teams received commendations for their friendly and attentive service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience and overall stay. Despite a few mentions of evening service being slightly less friendly, the overwhelming sentiment remains positive with repeated mentions of exceptional hospitality and professionalism. Overall, the hotel's staff is frequently described as charming, warm and highly accommodating, contributing significantly to the hotel's reputation and guest satisfaction.
Guests of Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants highlighted both convenience and challenges when it comes to parking. Parking is available about a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel, specifically in the Migros underground garage. The hotel offers a special rate of 15 CHF for 24 hours, making it a modest fee for the area. Reviews indicate there is no private parking on site, but the hotel provides very good assistance with the parking arrangements. Despite some describing the walk to the parking lot as long or distant, others felt the arrangement was well-resolved. Public parking options are also accessible within a 10-minute walk, though a few guests mentioned the lack of good parking spaces. Overall, while the parking is not located directly at the hotel, the provided solutions and pricing were generally appreciated by guests.
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Guests find the location not only beautiful and charming but also incredibly central, providing quick access to the old town, ferry station and Lido. Despite its central location, it remains a peaceful retreat, even with terraces and restaurants just below. The proximity to the lake, complete with balconies offering sweeping views, adds to the overall allure.
Furthermore, the staff at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants are frequently described as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall stay. The blend of stunning views, a fantastic lakeside setting and excellent service makes this hotel a top choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and the convenience of being right in the heart of Ascona.
Breakfast
Despite the overall satisfaction, a few guests noted the breakfast as expensive or felt that it lacked certain items like fresh vegetables. However, the positive feedback overwhelmingly emphasizes the deliciousness, generosity and range of options available, making breakfast at this hotel a highly enjoyable start to their day.
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No, Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants.
No, Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants.
No, Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants doesn't have a gym.
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