"A modern waterfront retreat on the Swiss side, recently renovated and billed as “Switzerland’s only beach resort.” Pillars of the property include an extensive spa, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant called La Brezza (one of four on-property), and a private beach with a water-sports center." - Elizabeth Heath
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"The peaceful, elegant Hotel Eden Roc enjoys an enviable location right between the mountains and the scenic Lake Maggiore in the charming Swiss village of Ascona. Interior designer Carlo Rampazzi is responsible for the retreat’s sumptuous visual appeal, which begins in the striking lobby, with its marble floors and palazzo ceiling, and runs through to the high-end fabrics, white granite, and mosaics featured in the colorful rooms and suites. All rooms have a balcony or terrace, free Wi-FI, and a refined but open feel that perfectly suits the lakeside location—especially the newly renovated rooms in buildings I and II. Rooms in the adjacent Eden Roc Marina have a maritime theme, and are connected to the main hotel by a walkway. The private beach is a boon for sunbathers, and there’s a spacious panoramic pier with private yachting marina, a quartet of very good restaurants, and a huge spa area."
Hotel Eden Roc (Ascona, Lake Maggiore) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels
"The elegant lobby of this hotel leads to guestrooms decorated in designer or more classic style, all of which are highly comfortable. Three swimming pools, an attractive spa and a charming garden complete the picture. Heading up the restaurant selection is the two-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant La Brezza. Mediterranean specialities feature on the menu at the Marina, while the Eden Roc serves more contemporary fare. In fine weather, the terrace at La Casetta (the restaurant closest to the lake) makes the perfect setting for fresh pasta dishes and grilled specialities." - Tablet Hotels
Everything about this magical, spectacular property in a breathtakingly beautiful place is first-rate. Every.single.thing. Spacious, designer rooms. Gorgeous, lakefront position. Fantastic, varied cuisine. Top class service. No room for improvement in any way that we could see. Bravo!
nooz s
Google
Quite possibly my new favorite hotel in the world.
From the moment you enter it is an exceptional and magical experience. The lemon tree lined driveway leads you to a stunningly designed lobby, with views of the lake just on the other side of the beautiful stone terrace beckoning you. The entire property is dotted with jasmine trees, perfuming the terraces and lawns. The rooms, while snug, are beautifully designed. As usual in Europe the air conditioning could be better, but the trick was to close the storm blinds during the day which helped greatly.
There are three pools, as well as steps that lead directly into the lake. The breakfast was divine and with perfect execution and service. Every one of their restaurants had perfectly executed dishes, with tender fish pulled from the lake that day alongside seasonal vegetables and local herbs.
The staff was all incredibly kind and so helpful in every regard.
Can’t wait to return
carolynd869
Google
I celebrated my birthday at the spa. Although I retired from being a spa director for a beautiful 5-star spa, I can’t get enough of spas, so I had to visit this one. From entry to exit, my experience was outstanding. The views from the outdoor relaxation areas were amazing, creating a perfect backdrop for me to relax. So I read some, journaled some, relaxed in the thermal waters, and enjoyed the cold and hot water therapies. For my treatment, I had an amazing spa experience provided by Nicholas. ||The spa is beautifully designed, and every possible need appears to have been considered. This is a spa experience that I will not forget. ||
Taniad930
Google
An absolutely stunning position on the magnificent lake in Ascona. The property is beautifully maintained with wonderful amenities, spa, pools, lakeside swimming, steam room and saunas and many beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to gather or sit alone gazing out to the wonder of nature. The service was exceptional (loved Lina) and the rooms were very comfortable, clean and luxurious. We loved the organic body products - so critical in these toxic times. The breakfast was good. We would have liked more organic and gluten-free options and super foods. La Brezza restaurant is a stand out experience (see separate review).|Overall, it's expensive but you only live once!
Jddn Sndnf
Google
Beautiful location and nice staff, but very disappointed overall. The “AC” they advertise doesn’t work at all, and no fans are provided — extremely uncomfortable. They also fail to mention when events like weddings are happening, which means restaurants, bars, and the dock were all closed during our stay. It would be nice if they were upfront about these things before booking.
pilgrim108
Google
For the price you pay it really is not worth the money - the standards of the rooms are not sufficient compared to what you get elsewhere.||We were part of a big group so had to stay at the hotel and there were not other luxury options really in that area so there was not much choice - but if they want to charge these prices, they do need to upgrade the rooms a bit and provide better amenities. Some of the balcony furniture was equivalent of what you'd find in a 3 or 4 star hotel.||The breakfast was nice and the staff were too
rabemom
Google
This was our first visit to Ascona and we truly didn’t know what to expect. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted and escorted on a brief tour of the hotel and the facilities. Our room was lovely with a view of both the lake and the town of Ascona. On our first night we were invited to a small cocktail party where we had the opportunity to meet Chris, the manager of the property. He was very engaging and from that moment on he took a genuine interest in what we were doing and what our plans were. On our first morning we met Cyrill, the outdoor butler and Johanna, the fitness/wellness manager. Cyrill gave us several suggestions for hikes and restaurants as well as accompanying us on a bee keeping adventure. Wow! We can’t wait to return to Ascona and specifically to the Eden Roc.
pammy343
Google
The hotel & staff are wonderful! The view is amazing! But, we could not open the door to our room 2/3 of the time. The key lock needs to go keyless!
Jagesh S.
Yelp
Excellent staff. Spacious room. Great location. So we were there on a rainy day so could not get out to explore the town. The staff offered us thier e-smart car to us to explore the town... It was amazing experience.