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The Park Hotel at eventide

One of the hotel's suites

The fine-dining restaurant

 

Park Hotel****

One of the finest hotels in Desenzano with the finest location. The Park hotel sits in the very centre of town, looking out over the lake, near the town's small beach and right at the end of the cobbled pedestrian section.

The hotel itself has forty five rooms and twelve suites all of which are very well appointed (air conditioning, TV, mini-bar, etcetera) and have been decorated in light modern shades that lend the hotel a feeling of classic elegance.

The hotel has a welcoming bar on the ground floor next to the formal restaurant the "Due Colombe" (don't panic - jackets are not required!).  A short lakeside stroll away you will find a huge choice of other restaurants ranging from simple late night pizzerias, swish enotecas, to the stereotypical family-run establishments all quick-fire Italian and gyroscopic gesticulations - great fun!

Although there is no swimming pool at the hotel there are stretches of beach along the lake (easily walkable) where you can literally immerse yourself in the scenery of beautiful Lake Garda on a hot Summer's afternoon.

Conveniently, the hotel also has plenty of car-parking space infront and a secure underground garage (for which there is a small charge).


The quayside at Desenzano del Garda

Piccola Vela****

On the eastern edge of town, set-back from the main road, you will find this very up to date hotel.  The rooms are larger than average and very well appointed (mini-bars, air-conditioning etcetera).  There is a quiet garden at the rear of the hotel and another garden in front which is mostly taken up by the hotel's pool, which is well shielded from the road by thick hedges.  Underneath the hotel is a good-sized garage and there are plenty more parking spaces on the forecourt.

 The hotel is very well run by a young team and there is a tremendous restaurant on the ground floor which serves a tempting selection of traditional dishes with a few subtle twists to appeal to a more international spectrum of diners.

Outside across the main road the lake itself is at your feet, as are the livelier bars and eateries that make-up the trendier eastern side of Desenzano.  There are also a few late night venues around where you will come across an altogether different take on Italian country living...

 


Hotel Sole e Fiori***

Very close to the centre of Desenzano the Sole e Fiori is a simple, clean hotel with a family run feel to it. This unpretentious establishment with its simple rooms and small bar is ideal for enthusiastic golfers looking for a good value base from where to explore all of the surrounding courses.

The location is hard to beat, on a side road just off the lake, the town centre is a mere two minute walk away with all of its bars, cafes and restaurants. So although the hotel does not have a restaurant, sustenance is never far away. Indeed, one of the best restaurants on the main square in Desenzano, the "Caffé Italia", has a strong relationship with the hotel and here you will benefit from a 10% discount.

Another very useful feature of the hotel is it's huge indoor car-park across the road, so no parking problems whatsoever!

The hotel is a very short walk to the lake where there is a stretch of beach for anyone wishing to take some afternoon sun; or alternatively there is also a sun-deck on the roof.

 

 

 

Single rooms available at very reasonable supplements.

 

The Sole e Fiori with Lake Garda beyond

The hotel's simple, yet comfortable bedrooms


 

Castello Belvedere Apartments

A different style of accommodation for a different type of golf holiday. The apartments of the Castello Belvedere offer high quality self-catering accommodation in a small complex built into and around the 18th Century Castle. The resort sits in a vast nature reserve of olive groves just two miles southwest of Desenzano del Garda.

There are twenty-seven apartments in total with various combinations of bedrooms. So just let us know the make-up of your party and we shall liaise with the Belvedere to reserve the best possible permutation of apartments for you. During the months of July and August reservations are usually from families staying a week; in Spring and Autumn however we can arrange shorter stays for you.

Don't worry about bringing linen and towels - it is all supplied and daily cleaning can also be arranged for a small extra charge. There is a reception on-site open during the day in case you require anything, plus night-time security.

The magnificent pool and sundeck at Belvedere

Eden Hotel****

If you are planning a romantic trip then there can be few better places to stay than the medieval fortified town of Sirmione on its slender promontory jutting into the lake.

The Eden hotel has a prime location to one side of the main square and looks out over the lake. From here you can stroll the narrow streets of Sirmione (always busy during the day) or relax on the quiet sun-deck suspended over the lake itself.

Cars are not the ideal form of transport in Sirmione with its tiny streets and myriads of meanderers. However the hotel has its own garage so that once you have negotiated your way into town, the car can be tucked safely away.

 

The Eden Hotel in Sirmione


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"9/10 for the hotel (Sole e Fiori) - a good 3-star hotel who's staff are a real asset. Very friendly and helpful, in particular Christina."
Mr. C. Mara.

"9/10 Piccola Vela hotel - Good quality and service.
Arzaga and Garda Golf - Both fine tests of golf and in good condition, we enjoyed both courses very much.
Very good all round service - many thanks."
Mr. B. Hale - Carmarthen.

 

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