Hotel Parc, Lake Garda

Advantages: Stunning scenery, glorious climate......... an almost perfect holiday
Disadvantages: Rather touristy in places

...can recall) and unfortunately our view from the summit was obscured by mist on the day we went. Lake Garda is a popular centre for watersports and there are plenty of opportunities for sailing, windsurfing etc. Mountain bikes are also available for hire. There are local tennis courts where racquets (rather ancient ones, in our case) are available to hire. There are some pleasant walks among the steep, verdant terraces of the surrounding area, although it's a bit too hot for too much exertion. A shortish climb from our hotel took us up to the casa natale (birthplace) of local missionary and saint Daniele Comboni, where there is also an interesting museum dedicated to him and his work. There's also a small natural history museum there, with some amazing specimens. It's possible to climb further up into the hills, although due to... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty of trips and sites to see !
Disadvantages: None

...at the europa was very comfortable and value for money. The next day we had a meeting with our travel rep but we had to walk to a different hotel for this meeting, it was right on the lake front, which look really far on the map but it only tuck us 10 Minutes. the meeting with the rep was about verious trips such as Venice, Verona, Lake Tour etc. We booked most of them not realising when we walk back to the hotel there was a excursion office in the town that offer trips to water parks and theme parks, but we where still looking forward to our romantic trips to Venice and Verona. Do shop around before you booked trips the prices are roughly the same but you can find some more interesting trips to go on. We had a trip that afternoon guide by our rep it was a cliff hanger lunch which showed us several hamlets that couldn't be seen unless to went... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly staff, clean rooms, good facilities
Disadvantages: A little too far from town if walking, pool covered

.... The room had a large bed, large balcony and there was a safe and fridge in the wardrobe. The bathroom was modern and all was very clean. The staff were extremely friendly, and the people who manned the desk all spoke good English and were able to advise us on local places to go. Locally there were a couple of wonderful restaurants serving fantastic food for reasonable prices, only a five minute walk from the hotel. However, the hotel is situated slightly out of the town of Desenzano. This was not too much of an issue for us as we had a car and were not there in high season so could park easily in the town, but would be a 20 min brisk walk without. On the plus side, Lake Garda was only across the road from the hotel and if you prefer peace and quiet the hotel certainly offers that. In summary I would stay here again if visiting Desenzano... Read review

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