The Esplanade Hotel Resort & SPA****S, majestic and elegant, situated above Minusio, a sun-kissed peaceful residential area of Locarno, in lush, exotic grounds. The Hotel is just located at 300 meters from Lago Maggiore, in Switzerland.

It is a very elegant location, which though easily reached, is away from the hustle and bustle of Locarno, Ascona and Lugano. The Wellness Hotel Esplanade, amongst the most highly regarded in Ticino, provides business people and holidaymakers with placid seclusion in an evocative atmosphere.

Italian glamour and Swiss professionalism against a backdrop of rare beauty. The 67 Rooms and Junior Suites, boasting a fine range of amenities and warm parquet flooring, make the guests feel welcome and offer magnificent views: the lovely exotic palm grove and, from the balconies overlooking the lake, the splendid setting of Ticino’s mountains.

Engaging, soothing enjoyment for hotel guests and visitors. Warm colors, pleasant fragrances, delicate candle light and the view over the grounds gently lead our guests to a new dimension where they can forget the stressful daily grind. The Wellness & Beauty centre, "Le Palme", covers an area of over 1,600 and offers a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, a calidarium, whirlpool baths, a fitness centre, a Kneipp system in the winter garden and a gym. The SPA’s philosophy finds expression in a fine blend of cosmetics, massages, bathing and fitness.

Exploring new gourmet experiences with traditional Mediterranean and Ticino cuisine as well as forays into gastronomic delights from other countries; the watchwords are abundance and variety. Culinary pleasure and top class wines and service to an exceedingly high standard in an exclusive ambiance.