Lake Garda, ItalySirmione Old Town
Grand Hotel Terme
Lakeside thermal bathhouse
Lakeside thermal bathhouse
Natural sulphurous waters tapped from the lake bed feed heated open-air pools along the Sirmione waterfront.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Lakefront pools and therapeutic balneotherapy fed by the natural Fonte Boiola thermal spring.
Listed
Lakeside hospitality with proprietary Acqua di Sirmione toiletries stocked in every room.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione occupies a spectacular plot in Sirmione… views of the water from all of its understatedly elegant rooms and suites.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Scaligero Castle sits directly beside the grounds, marking the entrance to Sirmione's cobblestone old town.
The rooms
Understated rooms look toward the gardens or water, and dedicated fitness suites include private infrared saunas.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The thermal baths
Effervescent loungers sit submerged in the thermal pool, and a covered wooden deck reaches out over the lake.
Restaurant
L’Orangerie
Dinner arrives on the terrace directly beneath the castle battlements, drawing on seasonal ingredients from around the lake.
At the table
Bartenders pour regional Franciacorta wines behind a curved brass counter, with live jazz every Thursday evening.
How it began
In 1889, a diver plunged twenty meters into Lake Garda to tap the underwater spring that supplies the baths.
Lake Garda
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.