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Al Faro

3.5-star property
Piazza G Motta 27, Ascona, TI 0508 053 286
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Hotel Description

Al Faro puts you in the heart of Ascona, within steps of Galleria Borgo and Ascona Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace.

The restaurant, al Piazza - al Faro, serves pizza and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of train pick-up service.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-star Ascona hotel include Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna and Monte Verità.

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$291* Per night/room 26 May - 27 May

Comfort Double Room, Lake View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Economy Double Room Single Use, Courtyard View

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

About the Al Faro

Location Piazza G Motta 27, Ascona, TI 6612

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Al Faro. For a fee, parking is available. This 3-star Ascona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Locarno Station (4 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Train station pick-up
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Al Faro offers 11 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Electric kettle
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Al Piazza - al Faro - This restaurant specializes in pizza and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Al Pontile - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Al Faro offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Al Faro Ascona
  • Al Faro Hotel Ascona
  • Al Faro Hotel
  • Al Faro Hotel
  • Al Faro Ascona
  • Al Faro Hotel Ascona

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.