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Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss
Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland · Independent · Core Luxury
This 13th-century fortress for the Milanese de'Ghiriglioni family still sits on Lake Maggiore in Ascona with four corner towers and a moat. Swiss artist Hanns Wartmann turned it into a pension in 1927; the Ris family has run it since 1952, restoring the castle and Villa Rosa. Painters Marianne von Werefkin and Alexej von Jawlensky lived here from 1918, and the clown Dimitri made his stage debut in the 1960s.
- 45 rooms
- Opened 1927
- Neighborhood: Piazza Giuseppe Motta
- Rooms from 194 sq ft (18 m²)
About Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss
- The castle was built in the first half of the 13th century by the Milanese de'Ghiriglioni family, with 41x54 metre walls, four corner towers and a moat.
- Painters Marianne von Werefkin and Alexej von Jawlensky lived here from 1918 as part of the Monte Verita artist colony in Ascona.
- Swiss artist Hanns Wartmann founded an art school in the castle in 1927, which became a pension around 1928.
- The Ris family bought the property in 1952 and has run it since, with Werner Ris leading a major renovation in 1987.
- The clown performer Dimitri made his stage debut at the hotel back in the 1960s, according to the property's own history.
History
Originally built in the first half of the 13th century as a fortress for the noble de’Ghiriglioni family, the property was transformed into a pension in 1927 by Swiss artist Hanns Wartmann. Since 1952, the Ris family has managed the hotel, restoring the main castle, its iconic towers, and the adjacent Villa Rosa. The property retains original granite portals, mosaic floors, and wall paintings discovered during renovations. Painters Marianne von Werefkin and Alexej von Jawlensky lived here from 1918 as part of the Monte Verità colony.
Restaurants and bars
- Ristorante al Lago — Restaurant
Experiences
- Ticino Ticket — Guests receive a Ticino Ticket at Reception on arrival, giving free use of public transport across the canton of Ticino during their stay.
- Hotel bicycles — Hotel bicycles are available to guests free of charge, though they cannot be reserved in advance.
Amenities
- Heated lakeside outdoor pool (25°C)
- Mediterranean gardens with relaxation spaces
- Lakeside dining at Ristorante Al Lago
- Historic tower rooms and suites
- Private parking and garage facilities
- Free breakfast and high-speed WiFi
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
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