Lauradublin

Hi,

We're going to Italy in September. We are going to Venice for 3 nights and then will spend 5 nights on Lake Garda. We haven't booked anywhere yet for Lake Garda and are trying to decide between Brescia and Sirimione.

We are a couple in our 30's who like to relax and explore a little during the day and go to a nice restaurant in the evening. I figure we will take the ferry a little and visit other towns on the lake and maybe hire a car too.

Anyone any ideas on which is a better base and also any hotel recommendations?

Many thanks, Laura

Lauradublin

I've just realised that I'm an idiot and Brescia isn't on the lake! But it has been recommended to me as a nice place to stay.

Laura

Flame123

I can only tell where NOT to stay, even though it is No. 1 on trip advisor in Sirmione. Hotel Marconi. We were there in October (bad time to be in the lakes area but that is another story). I had many e-mails with them before arriving and was promised a certain room with a lake view. When we arrived, it appeared that "somehow" those rooms were taken and we were given a less preferential one. As much as I was disappointed and upset, what really got my goat was the fact that they were going to charge me for the more expensive lake view room. I spoke with the manager and he agreed to "give me a discount" on the room. I asked him "what discount?" this is what the room SHOULD have cost. No discount, no nothing. For this reason alone, I would never return here. I hope you have better luck in your searches.

lincasanova

sirmiones is adorabel but i like th enorhtern parto fhte lake.. it is more majestic with the mountains coming right down to the shoreline.

i did a report awhile back.. but doubt i can fidn it for you, about a quick trip there.

MissPrism

We rather like the Hotel Desiree in Sirmione. You can see what it looks like including the view from it at http://photo360.it/hoteldesiree/
It is close to an olive grove and near the Roman remains
The only person who has made an entry in Tripthingy says
"food rather orientated towards Italian country style cooking".

To me that was rather a plus.
Most people who go there are Italians, many going for the hot springs,

Lauradublin

Hi again,

I got my names mixed up - it's Pescheira, not Brescia - Anyone been there?

Laura

lincasanova

first please excuse my almost non- comprehensible typos in previous post..

hey! i found my old post!
this should help you get oriented on the lake.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...nova&fid=2

we also stayed once years ago on the west side of lake at Gardone Riveiera that is worth a stop at least for a coffee. gorgeous villa with is own dock.