We stayed here for four nights prior to going to the opera in Verona (not to be missed). This is a very comfortable and quite exclusive hotel in superb gardens and within an easy walk of all of the action in Sirmione. The rooms look over the lake and are large and comfortable, with a balcony. The actual hotel is... more

Tranquil, elegant, but eccentric hill top haven a few minutes stroll from the crowded streets of Sirmione. The original house is lavish in it's decoration. However most of the rooms are in the adjoining new wing. From the outside the new wing doesn't blend with the splendour of the original house. Inside, however, the rooms are well decorated in subtle... more

Sirmione is a typical example of Italian tourism. It has many good restaurants but the general bussel and tack makes it a non relaxing venue. Villa Cortina is an amazing oasis within the chaos. The rooms are well appointed and the service excellent, The hotel really excells itself in the grounds. There is true space to move about in and... more

Not 5 Star Hotel is billed as a 5 star luxury retreat. This it is not. Hotel on balance is fine prob rate 4 star. Stayed for 7 nights in Jnr Suite. Room was very good, but probs. With water, no hot water one day and it ran hot and cold in shower throughout stay. Staff seemed unconcerned. Public areas... more

We chose Lake Garda to celebrate my husband's 50th but didn't know anything about the area or the accomodation. Following reviews on this site, Villa Cortine Palace was chosen for three of our days at Simione, followed by another four at Hotel Giulia at Gargnano. Villa Cortine Palace was a little quirky but that was OK. The old part of... more

I visited Sirmione as a teenager and had blissful memories of this lakeside resort. Two decades later, the town was far more crowded but the hotel was even better! Tucked behind grand gates and open only to guests, you know as soon as you arrive that this a special place. We travelled with our three daughters, 11, 9 and 4... more

The hotel was wonderful. Unfortunately it was near the end of season so there were not so many people there and I suspect that the service was not up to its' full standard. The food in the restaurant was not particulary good considering it was so expensive. On 2 mornings we work up to no hot water - however, we... more

I booked the Villa Cortine as a honeymoon surprise for my wife and cant speak highly enough of it. We paid 325 euros per night, so it aint cheap, but everything from the stunning entrance up through the gardens, to the luxurious surroundings and the enchanting pool and beach bar areas was fantastic. The hotel sits within large mature gardens... more

We just returned our holiday and very disappointed about this hotel. If this hotel was rated 3 star hotel, I would say excellent, but it is far from 5 star. We normally stay with 5 star hotel, such as Residencia, Parrot Cay, Soneva Gili, Cotton House and so on. But this hotel is not a 5 star standard both amenity... more