Ascona

High-end hotel offering plush rooms & suites, plus fine dining, a chic spa & a private beach. Set on a 14 hectare estate at the edge of Lake Maggiore, this upscale hotel in a 16th-century building with 2 modern annexes is 3 km from both Solduno train station and the medieval Castello Visconteo. Plush rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and balconies or terraces. Some have sitting areas, and suites add living rooms. Upgraded suites feature covered galleries, and suites in the annexes add floor-to-ceiling windows. Breakfast and parking are free, and the hotel offers 3 restaurants and a chic bar. There's also a private beach, and a posh spa with an indoor/outdoor pool, plus a playground and a seasonal kids' club.

Nestled in the hills above Lake Maggiore, this elegant hotel offers stunning lake views, a fantastic restaurant, and a serene pool—all wrapped in a cozy, Mediterranean vibe.

Relaxed quarters in a polished hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & panoramic lake views. Set on a hillside, this refined hotel is 2 km from Piazza Giuseppe Motta on the shores of Lago Maggiore, and 5 km from the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church. Relaxed rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus balconies with lake views. Upgraded quarters add sitting areas and Nespresso machines. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is offered. There's an elegant restaurant featuring a patio with panoramic lake views. There's also a bar and an outdoor pool, plus bike rentals, and a wellness area with a solarium and massages treatments. Guided walks are available.

Nestled in a chic Italian villa near Lake Maggiore, Giardino Ascona boasts modern rooms, superb dining, and a serene spa experience, perfect for a luxurious getaway.

Nestled between mountains and Lake Maggiore, Eden Roc is a lakeside gem with chic rooms, a sumptuous spa, and a vibrant dining scene, perfect for relaxation.

Hillside hotel offering bright rooms, some with balconies & lake views, plus dining & a pool. Overlooking the waters of Lago Maggiore, this informal, villa-style hotel is 4 km from Locarno S. Antonio train station and 5 km from Ascona Beach. The bright rooms (no air-conditioning) have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add lake views, and some come with balconies. Room service is available. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There’s a bar/lounge, and a restaurant that has terrace dining and floor-to-ceiling windows offering water views. There’s also an outdoor pool with a sundeck and views of the lake, plus a private beach. Pets are welcome; fees may apply.

Elegant hotel with a 13th-century tower & modern rooms, plus a spa area, a pool & a restaurant. Featuring an ornate facade and a 13th-century tower, this elegant hotel overlooking Lago Maggiore is 2.9 km from Visconteo Castle. The modern rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some rooms have balconies (many with lake views). Suites add sitting areas and private terraces that connect to the communal lake-view terrace. Room service is offered. There's an upscale restaurant and a bar. A spa area offers an indoor pool, a steam room and a sauna. A reading room is set in the medieval tower. Other amenities include a shaded courtyard and an exercise room. Bike rentals and breakfast are available.

Unassuming rooms in an informal hotel offering lake views, a bar & a restaurant. Overlooking Lake Maggiore, this laid-back hotel is a minute's walk from the Ascona ferry terminal, 3 km from an archaeological museum at Visconteo Castle and 4 km from Parco delle Camelie. Unassuming rooms with tile floors feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some offer lake views and/or balconies. A breakfast buffet is offered. There's a bar, and a restaurant with a furnished terrace. Parking and passes to a nearby spa are available.

Modern rooms & suites in a posh hotel offering free breakfast, plus 3 restaurants, 2 pools & a spa. Overlooking Lake Maggiore, this upscale hotel is within a 15-minute walk from 5 bus stops, 3 km from both Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage site and Visconteo Castle. Modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus sitting areas and minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies, while suites have living areas with pull-out sofas. Apartments offer kitchens. Room service is available. Parking and a breakfast buffet are free. There are 3 restaurants, including casual poolside restaurant, and a posh restaurant with a wine cellar. A wellness center offers indoor and outdoor pools, along with a hot tub, a gym and a spa.

Low-key rooms in a relaxed lodging featuring a bright restaurant/bar with lake views & a terrace. Across the street from the shores of Lake Maggiore, this low-key hotel in a car-free zone is a minute's walk from the Ascona ferry terminal and 3 km from Visconteo Castle. The straightforward rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and fans; some come with balconies or terraces with lake views. A kitschy, colorful restaurant/bar features American cuisine, terrace dining and lake views.