Via Santa Cristina 5, Bardolino, Italy | (888) 551-4925
Impressively stylish art and design hotel
Two minutes' walk to Lake Garda and three minutes to town
Huge manicured gardens full of lush vegetation and waterfalls
Four separate pools and a swim-up bar
Renowned fine-dining restaurant
Individually styled rooms, some with lake-view balconies
Rooftop terrace with panoramic vistas
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms face busy road
Junior suites on the small side
The people behind the Color Hotel clearly put a lot of effort into dazzling guests -- you'd be hard-pressed to find a corner of the hotel lacking fancy design touches or an art piece. The facilities are equally impressive, with four pools, two bars, a wine cellar, a renowned restaurant, and huge gardens. The location is great -- almost on the edge of Lake Garda -- although there is a busy road in between, which some rooms look out on. Rates are a bit below average for an advertised four-star hotel, but nearby competitors have fewer property features.
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Scene
An elegant and eclectic blend of local and international design
The origins of this hotel date back to the 1950s, though the main building was built in the early '60s. The property has been added to and renovated every decade since, and was finally relaunched as the Color Hotel in 2007. A huge emphasis has been placed on art and design, drawing on numerous local artisans and famous international designers to create original and imaginative interiors. The lobby has a tranquil Middle Eastern styling with chunky distressed wood furnishings, and contemporary design pieces and objets d'art are scattered throughout the rest of the hotel. The mood is laid-back and eclectic and the hotel attracts a real mix of guests, especially leisure travelers who seek a peaceful, creative retreat.
Location
A couple of minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Garda
The Color Hotel is located in Bardolino, in the southeast area of Lake Garda in the province of Verona. It's directly on the main road that stretches alongside the lake, and there area few other hotels and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The area is quiet and the shores of Lake Garda are just a couple of minutes' walk away. A few more minutes on foot take you to Bardolino's historic center. The nearest airport is Verona, a 30-minute drive away, and the hotel can organize private transfers.
Rooms
Individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi, some with lake-view balconies
The Color Hotel's 80 rooms are individually styled, and all put an emphasis on bold, modern design, with retro elements and quirky touches. Rooms are mostly spacious and bright and each has a color theme. Still, slightly dated wall-to-wall carpeting and thin bedspreads prevent them from being truly upscale. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players and satellite channels. Bathrooms are on the large side and have walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, bidets, and hairdryers; bathrobes, slippers, and pool towels are also provided. Some rooms have furnished balconies with views of the lake, while others overlook a busy road.
Features
Four separate pools set in lush expansive gardens with waterfalls
The hotel has four pools: a heated pool with a wet bar, a tropical pool with geysers, a small pool with color-changing lights, and a saltwater infinity whirlpool. The vast gardens have manicured lawns lined with palms, banana trees, and waterfalls, along with several lounge areas. A rooftop terrace gives guests panoramic views of the lake and gorgeous sunsets. The on-site restaurant, La Veranda, serves a menu of award-winning Italian cooking and wine from an excellent wine cellar bar, while two other bars provide drinks throughout the day. An extensive buffet breakfast is served each morning.
