Lake Garda’s balmy Mediterranean climate, historic mansions and picturesque villages once made it a favourite holiday spot of Ancient Roman writers, European royalty and artists. These days, it’s the hotel scene that’s booming – some of Italy’s most classic villas have been converted into boutique resorts, while old inns are getting glossy makeovers.
This luxury hotel lake garda sits on the shores of northern Lake Garda, overlooking the pretty port of Lazise. It’s a hotel where elegance meets sustainability, and it’s the kind of place that will leave you wanting to stay longer. The rooms, designed by design whizz Piero Lissoni (the man behind Amsterdam’s Conservatorium), feature soft-toned furnishings, original light stone treads on the staircase and floor-to-ceiling murals inspired by Klimt.
On the grounds, there’s a lakeside pool where you can watch boats cruise by and a spa that uses water from the lake for its treatments. And at dinnertime, the hotel’s restaurants take their inspiration from the surrounding scenery, with dishes such as fresh fish caught on Lake Garda and grilled vegetables paired with olive oil from the area’s trees.
This luxury hotel lake garda may be a little further out than most, but it’s well worth the trip for those looking to indulge in a bit of rest and relaxation. Its stunning views over the lake are the big draw, but it’s the forward-thinking sustainability that really impresses. All the resort’s electricity, heating and cooling comes from biomass, cogeneration and solar panels, while its interiors were largely built using local materials to minimise transportation. luxury hotel lake garda
