Magic on Maggiore

The Giardino Hotel Group has a family of boutique luxury properties, with Giardino Ancona joining Giardino Lago near Locarno, Giardino Mountain near St. Moritz, and Atlantis by Giardino in Zurich. Giardino Ascona is located alongside Lake Maggiore, with 54 rooms and 16 suites awash with Mediterranean flair. There is a feeling of tranquillity at the hotel with abundant terraces and balconies, outdoor dining and sitting areas, water features, pool, and a verdant garden of lavender, lemons, and olive trees. The property has two restaurants, one of which, Ecco Ascona, has two Michelin stars and is headed up by executive chef Rolf Fliegauf. giardino-ascona.ch/en; designhotels.com