Sirmione Lake Garda, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ResortOutside the door
Neoclassical lakeside hideaway
Statue-lined paths wind through five hectares of cypress parkland, leading from neoclassical colonnades down to the tranquil shores of Lake Garda.
What it’s good at
Notable
Chartered private speedboat excursions across Lake Garda complement attentive poolside service and evening terrace dining.
Notable
A late-nineteenth-century neoclassical count's residence preserved with grand colonnades, coffered ceilings, and original wall frescoes.
Notable
A five-hectare waterfront park offering a clay tennis court, Bisazza mosaic pool, and private wooden swimming pier.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Rooms are divided between the original Palladian villa and an addition that dates back to the opening of the hotel in the Fifties.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched atop Sirmione's narrow peninsula, the grounds offer quiet seclusion just a stroll from Scaligero Castle and ancient Roman ruins.
The rooms
Rooms pair Murano glass chandeliers and eighteenth-century antiques with marble bathrooms and private balconies looking across the park or water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Bisazza mosaic tiles line the heated outdoor pool, set beneath mature cypress trees beside a stone gazebo.
The pier
A private wooden pier extends into Lake Garda, lined with sun loungers for direct swimming access.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Belvedere
Tables sit beneath classical stone columns on this elevated terrace, overlooking Lake Garda at sunset.
At the table
Regional Italian dinners unfold beneath frescoed ceilings, and drinks are poured at the wood-paneled bar.
How it began
Built in 1870 as a private residence for an Austrian count, the neoclassical villa was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1953.
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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.