Looking every bit the stately, historic, and luxurious hotel it is, the 75-room Grand Hotel Fasano impresses from arrival. The 19th-century property is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is perched right on the shore of Lake Garda. Though it's secluded, it's within easy access to the nearest town and its dock for excursions around the lake. A room with a lake-view balcony is worth the upgrade, though all are elegant and airy, plus equipped with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests need not worry about driving into town for dinner if they don't want to: Although pricey, the property's several on-site restaurants are all exquisite -- and with plenty of features, including an Aveda spa, it's hard to feel anything but relaxed here.
Looking every bit the stately, historic, and luxurious hotel it is, the 75-room Grand Hotel Fasano impresses from arrival. The 19th-century property is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is perched right on the shore of Lake Garda. Though it's secluded, it's within easy access to the nearest town and its dock for excursions around the lake. A room with a lake-view balcony is worth the upgrade, though all are elegant and airy, plus equipped with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests need not worry about driving into town for dinner if they don't want to: Although pricey, the property's several on-site restaurants are all exquisite -- and with plenty of features, including an Aveda spa, it's hard to feel anything but relaxed here.
The mid-range, 167-room Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera was the first hotel to be built on the banks of Lake Garda. It comes with a private jetty for guests with boats, a charming outdoor heated pool, and a variety of on-site dining options. Although Wi-Fi is free in common areas, guests must pay for access in the spacious and classically decorated rooms, all of which have verandas or balconies. If that's a deal-breaker, the nearby Hotel Savoy Palace offers lake views and free Wi-Fi at cheaper rates.
The mid-range, 167-room Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera was the first hotel to be built on the banks of Lake Garda. It comes with a private jetty for guests with boats, a charming outdoor heated pool, and a variety of on-site dining options. Although Wi-Fi is free in common areas, guests must pay for access in the spacious and classically decorated rooms, all of which have verandas or balconies. If that's a deal-breaker, the nearby Hotel Savoy Palace offers lake views and free Wi-Fi at cheaper rates.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Savoy Palace has sat along Lake Garda’s western shore for over a century, and counts among its guests Winston Churchill and the kings of Italy. Today, it attracts a less glitzy clientele, but it still provides a classical, formal elegance that it did in its heyday -- though some find the property tired and in need of a refresh. Quality features include a sunny pool terrace and spa with hot tub, plus free breakfast served at the restaurant. The 60 traditionally styled rooms come with small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, and some add balconies. Note that those facing the main road may suffer from noise. It's worth considering Grand Hotel Fasano, which has more modern and sophisticated rooms.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Savoy Palace has sat along Lake Garda’s western shore for over a century, and counts among its guests Winston Churchill and the kings of Italy. Today, it attracts a less glitzy clientele, but it still provides a classical, formal elegance that it did in its heyday -- though some find the property tired and in need of a refresh. Quality features include a sunny pool terrace and spa with hot tub, plus free breakfast served at the restaurant. The 60 traditionally styled rooms come with small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, and some add balconies. Note that those facing the main road may suffer from noise. It's worth considering Grand Hotel Fasano, which has more modern and sophisticated rooms.
