Fodor's Expert Review Villa Fiordaliso

Corso Zanardelli 150, Gardone Riviera, Lombardy, 25083, Italy

A fine restaurant and five tastefully furnished guest rooms are housed in the pink-and-white lakeside villa given to Benito Mussolini's mistress, Claretta Petacci, by Il Duce himself—indeed, the expensive Claretta Suite is probably where they conducted their affair. The Art Nouveau restaurant features seasonal ingredients especially in salads and soups; for even more romance, dine outside, beside the lake.

PROS

  • combines cinematic charm with the intimacy of a B&B
  • amazing setting on the lake
  • elaborate breakfast spread

CONS

  • short on amenities (no spa or pool)
  • can sometimes be noisy
  • may be too small for some people

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
HistoricalViews
Intimate
Near the beach
Private
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 0365-20158

HOTEL DETAILS

5 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed mid.-Oct.–mid-Mar., Free Breakfast

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