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Hotel Al Faro(3 stars)

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Average

5/6

10 hotel reviews

Recommended

86%

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  • Couples (6)
  • Families (1)

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  • Excellent service (3)
    "Excellent service" found in 3 reviews
    • " We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and enjoyed an excellent service . The kitchen was spectacular, the service very friendly and efficient. The hotel, not least ... " 
      5.483333333333333
      March 2011
    • " ... hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and enjoyed an excellent service. The kitchen was spectacular, the service very friendly and efficient. The hotel, not least because of its direct Lake view, this brings romantic mood. ... " 
      5.483333333333333
      March 2011
    • " Very friendly and helpful staff . We have immediately as' at home' felt. The service in the restaurant and the variety on the ... " 
      5.35
      February 2012
  • Nice hotel (2)
    "Nice hotel" found in 2 reviews
    • " Very clean, nice hotel " 
      5.483333333333333
      March 2011
    • " We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from ... " 
      5.483333333333333
      March 2011
  • A wonderful room (1)
    "A wonderful room" found in 1 review
    • " Again spent we for a short break the night in al Faro. We are repeat offender:-). We had a wonderful room with a balcony and magnificent view of the sea. What else could you want. We will definitely ... " 
      5.9
      July 2012
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5.0/6

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.8
  • Room
    4.5
  • Service
    5.4
  • Location
    5.2
  • Gastronomy
    4.9
  • Sport
    0.0

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    5
  • Very Good
    1
  • Acceptable
    1
  • Poor
    0
  • Terrible
    0

Popular with

  • Couples
    6
  • Families
    1
  • Singles
    0
  • Friends
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Summary of guest reviews by categories

Hotel in general
  • " Very clean, nice hotel "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    March 2011
  • " We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    March 2011
  • " We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    March 2011
Location
  • " Again spent we for a short break the night in al Faro. We are repeat offender:-). We had a wonderful room with a balcony and magnificent view of the sea. What else could you want. We will definitely come again! We liked it, as always, ... "  Read more
    5.9
    July 2012
Service
  • " We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and enjoyed an excellent service. The kitchen was spectacular, the service very friendly and efficient. The hotel, not least ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    March 2011
  • " ... hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and enjoyed an excellent service. The kitchen was spectacular, the service very friendly and efficient. The hotel, not least because of its direct Lake view, this brings romantic mood. ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    March 2011
  • " Very friendly and helpful staff. We have immediately as' at home' felt. The service in the restaurant and the variety on the ... "  Read more
    5.35
    February 2012
Room
  • " Again spent we for a short break the night in al Faro. We are repeat offender:-). We had a wonderful room with a balcony and magnificent view of the sea. What else could you want. We will definitely ... "  Read more
    5.9
    July 2012
Anita & Beat
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
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5.9
Rated:  
Again a great short break!
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
Again spent we for a short break the night in al Faro. We are repeat offender:-). We had a wonderful room with a balcony and magnificent view of the sea. What else could you want. We will definitely come again! We liked it, as always, very good and we can the hotel warmly recommend. … read more
Leo
  • Couple
  • Age 56-60
3 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
Cozy hotel for short stay
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
The frontdesk employees are very helpful. The hotel is very clean. All of the staff are friendly.The two dinner we took in the restaurant al pontile a. The 5-course menu was very good prepared, with a composition. On 2. evening we from the menu, this is very recommendable. The wine list was enough, the wine prices normal. What is especially hervorgehbön can, is the service. The staff are very hospitable, here the guest is really customer.We had a room with a balcony to the lake. The room is quiet. It is small, but for a short stay it was enough. … read more
Markus
Switzerland
  • Couple
  • Age 66-70
1 Other hotel reviews
5.4
Rated:  
Was completely OK...
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
Very friendly and helpful staff. We have immediately as' at home' felt. The service in the restaurant and the variety on the menu we were very pleased. The quality of the dishes and the wine voted too. … read more
Urs
Switzerland
  • Couple
  • Age 41-45
1 Other hotel reviews
4.7
Rated:  
Hotel reviews
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Friendly hotel right on the boardwalk, ideal when the weather is nice, on a rainy day without lounge. No facilities for children. Friendly service in the restaurant, competent in the hotel's immediate vicinity. … read more
Raphy & Manuela
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
2 Other hotel reviews
5.5
Rated:  
Very clean, nice hotel
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
We can recommend the hotel Al Faro only. The hotel is small, fine, very clean and very 'homey'. We fülten us from beginning to end very comfortable and enjoyed an excellent service. The kitchen was spectacular, the service very friendly and efficient. The hotel, not least because of its direct Lake view, this brings romantic mood. We can recommend the all inclusive Faro so only in the highest tones praise. … read more
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13/06/2011:

The house Al Faro, part of the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants, is open all year round and is located directly in the heart of beautiful lake shore of Ascona. The Hotel, with a long tradition and in typical Ticino style, overlooks the Lake Maggiore is an ideal place for a stay in Ticino. The hotel welcomes guests in rooms in rustic style with stunning views over the lake and the mountains or courtyard. Thanks to its privileged location it is an excellent starting point for excursions by boat or to explore the characteristics valleys and attractions of Ticino. The offer to the local and international clientele is completed by the restaurants, "al Pontile", "al Piazza" and "Al Faro". With magnificent terraces and situated directly on the waterfront, the restaurants suit all tastes - from the gastronomy specialties, to the typical Ticino's dishes, to lake fish and seafood, to delicious pizzas. Check-in and reception at the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants. The houses are adjacent and directly connected. The Casa Faro, part of the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants, is easily accessible by all means of transport.

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The house Al Faro, part of the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants, is open all year round and is located directly  in the heart of beautiful lake shore of Ascona.  The Hotel, with a long tradition and in typical Ticino style, overlooks the Lake Maggiore is an ideal place for a stay in Ticino. The hotel welcomes guests in rooms in rustic style with stunning views over the lake and the mountains or  courtyard. Thanks to its privileged location it is an excellent starting point for excursions by boat or to explore the characteristics valleys and attractions of Ticino. The offer to the local and international clientele is completed by the restaurants, "al Pontile", "al Piazza" and "Al Faro". With magnificent terraces and situated directly on the waterfront, the restaurants suit all tastes - from the gastronomy specialties, to the typical Ticino's dishes, to lake fish and seafood, to delicious pizzas. Check-in and reception at the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants. The houses are adjacent and directly connected. The Casa Faro, part of the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurants, is easily accessible by all means of transport. Herewith we are pleased to describe the conditions, ways to arrive or public available transportation: Room rates include: rich breakfast buffet, service and VAT. Local taxes will be charged separately, CHF 3.25 per person and Night. Pets are welcome, CHF 20.- per night (without food). Public parking house against payment, CHF 15.- per night. Tickets available at the hotel. Internet access free of charge. Business hours of reception: Every day: from 07:00 to 21:00
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Hotel safe
  • Central heating

Room amenities

  • Additional childrens' bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Connecting rooms
  • Pets allowed

Gastronomy

  • Full board
  • Restaurant
  • Number of restaurants for non-guests: 3
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • A la carte

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • Early check in
  • Gay friendly
  • Late check out
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Multilingual
  • Ticket service
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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