Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel

Amazing location just off the waterfront. Rooms were nice, our was a little dark, but kids one was much lighter. Parking is a 4 min walk away and is covered and looked secured. Breakfast was good and relaxed and there are quite a few places around to eat.

The Olive Boutique Hotel was thankfully neither of those! Once I figured out the layout of the town, I realized how close the property is to the bus station (~5 mins or less of walking through the cobblestone streets). While check-in takes place at the Hotel Piazza on the waterfront (60 seconds away), where breakfast is also served (CHF 25 per person), it is no inconvenience whatsoever to make your way between both properties. As other reviewers have noted, the Olive Boutique Hotel does not have any views to speak of but is literally around the corner from a small alleyway that takes you to the heart of the Promenade along the waterfront. All of the upside (unless you REALLY want those Lake views!) with none of the downside of the crowds and the music which can go late into the night. Our room (#3) on the ground level was small but efficiently laid out...though our sole window did open onto another alleyway and, if you opened the curtains, folks walking through it were literally at eye level with you! The bathroom was TINY with no room for toiletry/make-up bags. Also, the minuscule stand-up shower only features a shampoo and body wash - NO CONDITIONER so bring your own! The water pressure in the shower left a lot to be desired. As did the fact that they charged for the water bottles - and even tea! - in the room. We solved that by going to the local grocery store and buying packets of tea/coffee to make in the room. While we did not have our room serviced but merely put the garbage bins outside for removal, we did take note of housekeeping every morning, and our staff interaction was limited to the wonderfully friendly and entertaining restaurant staff who happily provided us with wine glasses and ice when requested throughout our stay. We'll likely stay here when we return next year for the great value and hidden nook aspect of it, though next time we will request a room that is larger and NOT ground level.

Wir waren im hinteren, renovierten Haus des Hotels. Alles recht neu, super Matratzen, sehr sauber und vor allem ein super aufgestelltes und sehr freundliches Team im ganzen Hotel und Restaurant. Beim nicht günstigen Essen würde ich allerdings etwas abstriche machen, war nicht schlecht aber es gibt besseres!

Der Empfang befindet sich im al Piazza an der Promenade, ca. 250 m vom Hotel entfernt. Der Empfang ist freundlich und das Personal sehr hilfreich. Das Hotel selbst liegt etwas zurückgesetzt und daher seh ruhig - eine Gasse weiter. Das Zimmer (Nr.1) sehrt nett eingerichtet, gute Betten und für kürzere Aufenthalte genügend Schränke. Klimaanlage zum runterkühlen geeignet, nachts zieht es über die Betten. Das Badehzimmer sehr klein, aber die Dusche ist ok. Licht im Bad mehr oder weniger unbrauchbar. Schwaches W-Lan. Frühstück im al Piazza sehr vielseitig, gute Qualität Käse und kaltes Fleisch. Wir würden bei einem weiteren Besuch in Ascona wieder buchen.