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Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Al Faro, you're just a quick walk from Galleria Borgo. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy pizza while dining at al Piazza - al Faro
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Galleria Borgo and Ascona Ferry Terminal
  • Train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Al Faro ratings based on 24 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Al Faro

Everyone (10) Couples (8) Family (2)
4 out of 5
Sehr schön

Posted by on 2 Jan 2024

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5 out of 5
Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt

Posted by , from Konolfingen on 10 Jul 2023

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5 out of 5
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die Zimmer gut eingerichtet. Ich hätte gerne einen dichten Vorhang gehabt, der das Fenster ganz abdeckt, damit es am Morgen dunkel bleibt (Zimmer 8).

Posted by on 14 May 2023

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5 out of 5
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und nett. Das Essen ausgezeichnet. Grosse Portionen. Hotel und Restaurant sind sehr zu empfehlen

Posted by on 26 Sep 2022

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4 out of 5
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam.

Posted by on 10 Aug 2022

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2 out of 5
das zimmer ist sehr klein und eng, die betten viel zu weich, nicht gemütlich und erholsam. alles sehr sauber. das personal sehr freundlich, gutes reichhaltiges frühstück.

Posted by on 15 Nov 2021

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5 out of 5
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.

Posted by on 9 Sep 2021

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5 out of 5
Einmaliges Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis! Die Zimmer zur Seeseite sind sehr zu empfehlen.

Posted by on 9 Jul 2021

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5 out of 5
Hotel liegt sehr gut! Freundliches Personal. Essen im Hotel sehr gut und grosse Portionen. Kann es nur weiter empfehlen und werde nächstesmal wieder dort Buchen.

Posted by on 24 Mar 2021

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5 out of 5
Unkompliziert und sehr flexibel. Freundliches und kompetentes Personal Sehr zu empfehlen.

Posted by , from Meiringen on 7 Nov 2020

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Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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 members are 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 cots/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 a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Food & Drink

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

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

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

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

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 in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Al Faro offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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 cots (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 confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

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

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: from 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 aged 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).
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