If your considering booking this place and the price is right-- DO IT. This was the best hotel…read moreexperience I've ever had. Here's our story... My wife and I suffered from a tire explosion on the highway (without a spare!) while en route to Venice for her 30th birthday. Due to some complications with the rental agency, we were stranded without a place to go. We thought our Italy trip was ruined. Everything changed when we found this place. Christian, the late night front desk man, spoke fluent English and made us feel at ease. He booked us the last room available, poured us a glass of wine and welcomed us to our room. Our eyes lit up as we walked through the immaculate hotel with patios, gardens, and the pleasant sound of birds chirping. This happened just before midnight and I could not have felt more welcome. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the room was spacious and the bathrooms came equipped with a shower and tub. The wifi is super fast and the breakfast is AMAZING and hands down the best and most options of any hotel breakfast I've ever had. All included! Luckily for us the rental agency picked up the tab but knowing what we know now-- I would not hesitate for a second to book a room here. We stayed in #54 which I believe was a suite. Right near the train station, rooftop patio with a lake view and the friendliest staff you could possibly imagine. I love this place.

If you love 5-star service, you should definitely stay at this hotel. The staff is amazing and…read moretheir free breakfast is the best I have ever had! My husband and I stayed here for two nights unexpectedly. We were on our honeymoon AND it happened to be my 30th birthday. On our way to Croatia, our rental car's tire blew out. Long story short, we were stranded all day and I was getting pretty bummed that my birthday plans were going to be ruined (I was turning 30 at midnight). For some reason before we arrived at this hotel everyone we dealt with had been confusingly mean to us. By the time we arrived at Piccola Vela, I was in tears. Usually, I never stay at hotels without Yelp reviews, but I had a feeling about this place... and I'm so glad to stay my intuition was right. Piccola Vela was supposed to be booked up due to an event, but by some divine grace, one guest never showed and a room became available. Piccola Vela and its staff saved my birthday experience. This is the kind of hotel where everyone knows your name and goes out of their way to make sure you're accommodated. The breakfast was huge and the food was so delicious. They had everything you could hope for in a breakfast and more... The scrambled eggs were probably the best I've ever had, there was fresh fruit, muesli, pastries, all kinds of coffee / cappucinos / teas, a huge selection of very high-quality honey... I could seriously go on and on. They brought out nuts and crackers while we lounged by the pool and brought a cheese and olive plate when we ordered wine. The alcohol was surprisingly cheap for this caliber hotel. We never ordered dinner, but from what we saw and heard, their restaurant is also amazing. The atmosphere is also awesome. It seemed as though there were all these little nooks to hang out in everywhere you go. Last but not least, the man who helped us was probably my favorite person in Italy. If you stay here, get to know Christian. You will be glad you did. :-)

The place is a little worn but it's good enough . I found it a little on the expensive side for the…read moreroom we got which had no AC or at least considering the cost of energy in Italy and the fact that we it was the beginning of October, the management must have thought it wasn't necessary. The employees at the reception were very welcoming and so were the waiters at the adjacent restaurants . The location is very central and charming .

A very nice hotel located 15 minute walk from the train station, right at the market square and…read morenext to the coast with the light house. The beach is relatively close by but one can also swim from the rocks by the light house. Very friendly service. The hotel is cosy and they have excellent air condition in the rooms. Breakfast is good and coffee is made freshly to your liking. A good base to travel from to other near-by Garda towns.

Hotel Piroscafo is a little gem of a hotel. Situated right on the picturesque Porto Vecchio, guests…read morewill find easy access to the local town, the Tuesday market on the lakefront, and the pier where ferries can transport you to other nearby towns, like Sirmione. While the room is best described as efficient (but who cares? You don't go to Italy to stay in your room!), they are clean and well lit. Rooms facing the Porto Vecchio have a small porch which affords having a peaceful cup of tea, coffee, or a glass of wine. The hotel also provides an ample breakfast of fruits, meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, cereals, and drinks to order. Finally, the essential element in every memorable hotel stay is genuinely hospitable, helpful, and welcoming staff. Hotel Piroscafo suffers no shortage of these.

I call it the "Vanilla Gelato" of hotels. Very simple & basic. Most important for me, the bed &…read morepillows are in good shape and comfortable. I've booked some really nice hotels with horrible beds but this bed felt clean and comfortable enough. My room was Immaculately clean. The room was dark with no natural light. Don't expect anything outstanding but you get a decent place to sleep that's not expensive (got a great price on booking.com) Location is great! It faces a charming little Marina and it's a short 5 min walk to the ferry. Lots of Restaurants and shops are just around the corner. WiFi is good. Tv channels in 4 languages. I appreciated that they had an English language news channel and I could stream Netflix shows on my iPad . Overall it's a very good value for the price!

Perfectly located Hotel, we had the best room with view of the square and the port. Room was good…read moresize, breakfast was included and great. This should be a 4 star hotel. Service was reserved but friendly.

From the owner: Hotel 3 stars lake view, coffea shop, aperitifs and cocktails…read more Hotel 3 stelle vista lago, caffetteria bar, aperitivi e cocktails.

The service is impeccable! Fantastic spa, a lake beach close by with warm lake water swimming,…read moreruins, and a castle in Sirmione to explore. I highly recommend htel Olivi. There are so many gluten free options on the menu my daughter and i ate here exclusively during our stay. The staff are trained to perfection. The spa is wonderful and we had massages and waxing, as well as spent most of a day in the thermal pool, delightful steam and sauna etc. We are celiac and cannot eat gluten. This is my new favorite summer vacation spot! We will return next year certainly.

Hotel / spa is located on the northern side of Sirmione, close to Grotte di Catullo and far away…read morefrom the city noise. Everything is pretty much as advertised and/or expected: lake view room actually has the lake view, beds are pretty good (on the firmer side), breakfast is also good, in the evening the on-premises restaurant serves robust if uninspiring dinner. I did not try the spa. Some logistics: 1) To reach the hotel, you will have to drive through a maze of very narrow and winding streets, this course is gated with the guard checking your name against the hotel guest list. While driving, few times you will wish that you car is smaller and shorter; a good navigator will come especially handy, as some streets are one-way or impassable for cars - but not clearly marked as such. Red/green traffic lights mark the (short) one-way passages, at night the lights blink yellow allowing to cautiously proceed. Getting out of the hotel in a car will take up to 15 minutes to the nearest major road, depending on the tourist crowds that share the streets with you, and will not be possible at all during the daytime on weekends. Couple this with the limited parking at the hotel and the choice of walking becomes very enticing. 2) At the breakfast time, be assertive with the waiters in order to get your coffee/tea in a reasonable amount of time.

Villa Cortine is a breathtaking place. It's a must stay if you are visiting Lake Garda. You have…read moreto drive through a small town with narrow streets to get to the property, but from the moment they open the gates to the Villa you feel like you got transported to an ancient Roman garden. The Villa itself looks historical and surreal. The property is very big and will take your breath away-beautiful flowers, lash grass, old trees-all surrounded by old little buildings, structures, ponds and statues. The location is perfect- right on the lake with it's own jetty and beach. The hotel has several bars and restaurants. We tried them all and both the decor and the food were absolutely the best. The complimentary breakfast buffet had the true five star selection-berries and tropical fruit, large selection of honey, cheeses, yoghurt and dozens of freshly baked pastries; not to mention the delicious coffee. The lunches and dinners were expectedly pricey but also very delicious. The room overlooked the lake and you could also see the Sirmion Castle towers. The customer service was top notch. The private parking was very convenient and they provided shuttle service into town or throughout the property. We will definitely be back.

Ah Villa Cortine. Without a doubt one of the best hotels in the entire of Italy (Well Lake Garda at…read moreleast) Nestled right at the tip of Sirmione overlooking the lake is the picturesque historical and unforgettable Villa Cortine. It is most likely my favorite hotel in the entire world. Luxurious and reminiscent of times past, the Villa Cortine will sweep you off your feet with it's romantic gardens and waterfalls, precious buildings and beautiful rooms. None others compare to this. The decor is beyond breathtaking with painstakingly created murals, authentic roman statues and gilded chairs. The piano player is delightful and everything about this hotel will make you feel like a participant in a fairy tale. Their breakfast buffets are also amazing. The hungry kitten says: Do not forget to feed the little birds at breakfast, they will hop onto your table and sing to you!

Paid for all inclusive package only to find ordering poached eggs for breakfast were extra…read more We were not told that construction across the way starts at 8:00. So much for sleeping late. No clocks in the room. No body wash or conditioner in the shower. Oh, they control the A/C and the heated towel rack from the front desk. Only 1 Bluetooth outlet in the entire room. Found out there are only 3 English channels on TV after going through 999 channels. No printed channel guide is available. For breakfast, scrambled eggs in the bin were so runny and undercooked, they were virtually inedible. The bacon was undercooked and greasy. The service staff only seemed to be there to remove used dishes. If you requested anything else they seemed to have an attitude and they took their time getting anything you want for you. You're much better off trying to help and serve yourself. If you arrived at breakfast after 9am good luck as they don't bother to replenish empty trays. Some of the pastries look good, but are tasteless and dried out. As a side note, my wife ordered a pina colada at the bar one evening and it was not to her liking. She hesitantly told the bar tender who took offense instead of just asking what can I make you instead. My wife wound up apologizing to him for hurting his ego/feelings. He finally agreed to make her a different drink, but not before complaining to other staff members in Italian which was extremely rude. All in all this Hotel leaves a great deal to be desired.