Summary of reviewsVitalHotel Ascona is a highly recommended hotel for those seeking a peaceful getaway in a lovely location. The hotel's quiet residential area is within walking distance to many attractions, including the Kurpark and town center. The hotel's proximity to the Solethermalbad and the Lüneburger Heide make it an excellent spot for exploring. Guests have praised the hotel's breakfast, which offers a wide variety of options including individual specialties like unusual cheeses and pastries. The hotel's restaurant is known for its great kitchen and friendly service, although some guests found the dinner options to be uncreative or similar to a cafeteria. The hotel's spa facilities are beautiful, clean and well-maintained with a variety of options including saunas, a fitness room, a salt grotto and a swimming pool. The pool is a particular highlight for many guests, although some note that the water temperature could be warmer. The hotel's staff is friendly, helpful and competent with guests appreciating the warm welcome received at check-in and throughout their stay. The hotel's beds are comfortable and the rooms are sufficiently spacious and clean, although some guests found the rooms to be small and in need of renovation. The hotel's cleanliness is impressive with guests praising the hotel's adherence to COVID-19 regulations. The hotel's parking situation can be a bit difficult, but guests appreciate the free covered parking and charging stations for electric vehicles. Overall, while some guests did not feel that VitalHotel Ascona was quite up to par for a four-star hotel, many others had a positive experience and felt that it was a lovely place to stay.
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The VitalHotel Ascona is a wellness destination that offers guests a range of treatments and activities to promote relaxation, health and well-being. The hotel boasts a large wellness area that includes a bathing area, various saunas, cosmetic treatments, relaxing massages, and a soothing bathing department and physiotherapy. Guests can start the day with a swim in the hotel pool, which features massage jets, a counter-current system, and water gymnastics offered by expert staff. The hotel's sauna area features a Finnish sauna, a salt sauna with stones from the Himalayas, and an infrared cabin. After sweating, guests can cool off and relax in the relaxation area. The hotel also offers a range of cosmetic treatments, including facials, manicures, pedicures, and massages, such as hot stone, aroma oil, and migraine massage. The bathing department and physiotherapy offer a variety of medical treatments, including back and whole-body massages, hot air and mud packs, movement exercises, and lymphatic drainage. The hotel is a recognized Kneipp hotel and offers alternating baths for arms and legs. Guests can schedule appointments in advance, with the hotel's three beauticians offering a range of treatments, including vitalizing back massage, Ayurveda massages, and hot stone back massage.