The Hotel Castello del Sole is the grandest hotel in Ascona and its property of 14 hectares is surrounded by a large park and green meadows. This peaceful haven is near the Maggia River, at the point where it flows into Lake Maggiore. It has the atmosphere of a private estate, 1 1/2 miles (2 Kms.) from the centre of town.
The property counts on spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, granite columns, and marble terraces. Rooms have balconies and beautiful furniture, along with deluxe bathrooms. The suites are in a building east of the main hotel.
Located nearby the 18-hole golf course Locarno, Castello del Sole is a rustic Mediterranean hotel built on the foundation of the Castello, a patrician house built in 1532 by Francesco Orelli. This stylish hotel combines traditional hospitality with the most modern comforts, and enjoys an idyllic setting in lovely lakeside gardens. You will relax in this beautiful place, with an aperitif in the piano bar, then savour French and Italian cuisine at the Locanda Barbarossa.