Hotel Desenzano

Great hotel. Friendly receptionist. Wide selection of breakfast.

We stayed here a number of days while exploring the delights of the Lake Garda area and wider norther Italy. The hotel is excellently located for the railway station where one can easily get to Milan, Verona or Venice. However it is a simple brisk walk from the lakeside and harbour area. Those who walk regularly would find no difficulty but others may use the bus or local taxi to reach the shore. From the harbour one can rent a boat or take a ferry further across the lake. The pool is excellent on a warm day, and there is also the alternative of a sun deck on the roof with a Jacuzzi. There is a nice bar so one can relax with a spritz if desired. The rooms were pleasant and airy with a balcony. The only minor gripe is there could be more power outlets for the modern traveller with phones and tablets to recharge. The bathroom was good with a bidet and shower. Again, a minor gripe that the shower door dripped outside the tray leaking water over the floor which required ample towels to mitigate. On the catering side they were very very good with dietary requirements and provided menu alternates whenever required, and gluten free alternatives were made available at every breakfast.

The name should be Hotel Dreadful! Leaking & flooded shower rude owner & it should have all the stars taken away. Apparently we just made it all up that the shower was flooded & there was no pressure in the water.