Dating back to 1550, this carefully restored historic building enjoys a quiet location in the heart of Locarno, 100 metres from Piazza Grande. The Boutique Hotel La Rinascente features elegantly styled rooms and a gourmet restaurant. Combining modern furniture with a historic structure, each room and suite has its own unique look. Free WiFi, an iPod/iPhone/iPad docking station, parquet flooring are featured in all. International gourmet cuisine can be enjoyed in the La Rinascente restaurant. You can dine under ancient frescoes listening to the crackling of the open fireplace or outside in the cosy courtyard. A limited number of free parking spaces is available on site. There is also a public garage 300 metres from the La Rinascente Boutique Hotel. Lake Maggiore and the Locarno Train Station are a 5-minute walk away, and the Piazza Castello can be reached in just 3 minutes. The Losone Gerre Golf Course is 1.5 km away from the hotel.