The only hotel in the antique quarter that has a pool and is situated ten mins from the port and the railway station. The cottage is composed of parts of the palace Visconti. This was noticed by Leonarda Da Vinci in July 1507 when building the widely-known Rivellino. The vast park is available for customers only and the stronghold of Palazzo propose superior quietness and a privately-owned ambience. There is a extensive promise auto garden on spot. The hotel also properties a elevator.

All apartments are en room and furnished with all common amenities. Some of the suite are non smoking apartments. Some apartments have a balcony.

Whether you staying more than three days we propose half-board (only dinner) for CHF 26 for a person per day (2007). Other clients can have dinner in the restaurant (closed on Sundays).

The hotel is situated in a central district but not directly on the boulevard. The Casorella (museum) and the Castello are close by and the garden of the hotel and other privately-owned grounds surround the hotel.

By auto: - Take the exit of the tunnel Locarno till the spacious roundabout, then turn towards Ospedale, CittàVecchia. - At the 1st traffic lights turn right. You'll see the hotel entry after approximately 250 m (Via San Francesco 7A). By train: From the railway station take the bus number 31 towards Ascona. Exit at stop five Vie. Go towards the church S. Francesco by means of Via Varenna. Stroll for approximately 250 meters to the hotel entry.

During low season: Cancellations can be made free up to seven days before arrival. During high season: Cancellations are possible free to 14 days before arrival. In the case of later cancellations 35% of the booking amount will be charged. Whether the booking is cancelled 48 hours before arrival it's handled the entire amount will be charged. The hotel recommends clients have travel cancellation insurance. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.