Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera

Hotel Overview

Set in a picturesque location overlooking the west coast of Garda Lake in Italy, the Grand Hotel Gardone Riveria offers a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere and is an ideal choice for anyone looking to experience some of the best attractions this area has to offer. The hotel is also close to the city centre and close to important attractions such as the Palace of the Magnificent Motherland, the Giardino Botanico Fondazione André Heller and the Sala Duomo all providing plenty to see and do during your stay.

This elegant 4-star hotel was established and built over a century ago in 1884 as the first lake hotel in Garda and has hosted several important guests since that time, including King George of Saxony, d'Annunzio and Winston Churchill. With its original period features adding much charm as well its magnificent views of over the lake it is easy to see why this hotel has attracted such guests; and it will ensure an equally memorable stay for you with its 167 well-appointed guest rooms and excellent facilities that cater for both leisure and business guests. While staying at the Grand Hotel Gardone Riveria you will find there are wonderful ways to relax and enjoy your stay, whether you choose to soak up the sun by the outdoor pool, on its private beach or alternative there is also a SPA centre where you can let yourself unwind with a variety of massage/beauty treatments, a sauna, jacuzzi and steam rooms. There are also several bars offering comfortable places to relax with friends or family and enjoy a cool drink and the chic yet casual restaurant at the hotel provides a wonderful place to enjoy some fine dining. Business and event facilities at this hotel include everything you could need with small meeting rooms, conference rooms, a business centre and a large ballroom. For special events such as weddings, event catering and banquet facilities can also be provided by the professional and friendly staff. Additionally all guests can benefit from the Wi-Fi access in the public areas, along with parking provided onsite, and even more services offered by the hotel include concierge, tour/ticket assistance, currency exchange and car hire, all helping to ensure can make the most of your stay.

##Accomodation
The accommodation at the hotel consists of 167 rooms that offer a wonderful choice of single rooms, superior/standard rooms, junior suites and the luxurious W. Churchill Suite; each with elegant furniture, a classic décor and balconies. All the rooms and suites at the hotel feature a range of modern amenities to help make your stay as comfortable as possible, including: air conditioning – LCD TV with satellite channels – telephone – minibar – safe – Wi-Fi (surcharge) – private bathroom – shower/bath – bathrobes - hairdryer.

##Eating and Drinking
The main restaurant at the Grand Hotel Gardone Riveria is housed in a large veranda that overlooks the lake, providing some stunning views and memorable moments that are bound to delight all who dine there. The restaurant is open for breakfast (7am - 10:30am) serving an extensive hot and cold buffet, and also for dinner (7pm – 9:30pm) with another varied buffet of salads, cheeses, deserts and much more.

For a great alternative there is also the Lemon Garden, which is located by the pool and features a large terrace providing a wonderful spot for some outdoor dining. The restaurant is open for lunch (12:30pm – 2pm) and for dinner (7pm - 9:30pm) with an extensive a-la-carte menu of some of the best Italian cuisine and a large selection of wines.

If you are just looking to spend some time relaxing with friends or family while enjoying your favourite drink you might like to also visit the Winnie's Piano Bar, a favourite among the hotel's many famous guests. With its elegant and comfortable setting it is open all day serving light meals and a wide range of drinks, and in the evenings you can also enjoy live music by various artists from 9:30pm.

##Swimming Pools
Along with the private beach providing a great place to enjoy the wonderful weather the hotel also boasts a large outdoor swimming surrounded by lush green gardens. There are also plenty of loungers and sunbeds provided by the pool and at the beach, and for refreshments and drinks there is the Winnie's Pool Bar open most of the day.