Castello del Sole
Ascona, Switzerland
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A hotel rich in history: built in 1540 by Francesco Orelli, the Castello del Sole was used as a hideout by the followers of the new Protestant movement. In 1756 it was for the first time recorded as a “gem”, then in 1900 operated as a simple “Osteria”, inn with six guestrooms and in subsequent years extended into an exclusive and gracious hotel estate. The characteristics of the once recognised “gem” have been maintained until today, combining the charm of its past with modern comforts and the luxurious splendour of the present.
40 junior-suites and suites as well as 38 double and single rooms, the majority with view on the
Location
Ascona lies in a spectacular sunny bay on Lake Maggiore. It is one of the most popular and most exclusive tourist destinations in Switzerland. The old town with his web of lanes with all kinds of shops and fashionable boutiques, leads to the piazza which lies directly on the lake and onto the famous lakefront with its cafés and restaurants.
The Castello del Sole is within easy driving distance from the international airports of Zurich, 2.5 hours and Milan Malpensa, 1.5 hours. The Lugano-Agno Airport which caters to flights within Europe is just a 45 minute drive. Locarno Magadino Airport for helicopters and private planes is just a
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Infrastructure
The Castello “SPA & Beauty” offers a wellness oasis on 2`500m2 with the following attractions: bio sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath, Kneipp path, hydropool, solarium, massages, beauty treatments and hairdresser, heated Swimming pool, and exercise basin with different massage jets. Our SPA suite “Onsernone” is available for two or more hours and provide a private and unforgettable luxury. The SPA suite “Onsernone” measuring 69.1m2 with parc view, disposes of whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and two heated long chairs. The “Castello SPA & Beauty” also includes a bright fitness room for Pilates, yoga, stretching, back exercises and much more.
The fitness and gymnastic area, 94m2, is perfect for your training. A tennis hall with 2 courts, 4 outdoor courts and a tennis pro for lessons complete our tennis offer. A Finnish jogging track (400m) in our park is popular for daily workouts. Improve your golf game on our putting & pitching green. Discover Ascona and its surroundings on our bikes.
The resort is surrounded by an
The Castello del Sole is the ideal setting if you have some creative work to take care of. The idyllic location is perfect for closed meetings up to 15 people. The conference room is equipped with the latest technical facilities.
Dining
The gourmet restaurant “Locanda Barbarossa” has been awarded 18 points by the prestigious GaultMillau Association and has one Michelin Star. Othmar Schlegel, our chef and Sergio Bassi, our chef de service know just how to satisfy every gourmet`s needs. Enjoy an exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. The “Cortile Leone” is the summer version of the “Locanda Barbarossa”. Here too, guests may choose from over 450 carefully selected wines by our Sommelier Massimo Rodella.
Daniele Sardella, the Maître d’hôtel, pampers our guests in the elegant restaurant “Tre Stagioni”. Discrete piano music in the evenings accompanies an exquisite menu, served as an à-la-carte menu with a varied choice of excellent dishes. Guests can start their day with a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the restaurant “Tre Stagioni” or on its lovely terrace.
Enjoy a wonderful lunch at the restaurant “Parco Saleggi”. The right place for an informal, outdoor lunch in summer. Hors d`oeuvre and salad buffet, meat and fish from the grill, pizza, pasta and a tempting dessert buffet round up our excellent offer.
Meet for a cocktail or an after-dinner drink at our bar “Bassa Selim” or in the quaint inner courtyard “Cortile Barbarossa”. A pleasant start or a quiet end to your evening with discrete piano music.