Hotel Portici is located in a fantastic place in Riva - close to the ferry port, bars and restaurants and being in a pedestrian square no traffic noise. Lots of entertainment reasonably priced and even free concerts in the museum. We had an apartment rather than a hotel room which was basic, but very spacious and had a full size... more

just back from riva ,stayed in portici hotel, guide who left us to hotel very helpful, on arriving rooms very plain but clean. breakfast filling more than enough to set you up for the day. evening meals now thats another story, overcooked salmon no taste , loads of salad, but after two nights gets boring, no vegetables all week ,... more

I spent a week in Riva Del Garda.on Lake Garda, organised by the Travel Department. There were three coach tours in the price, around the lake, Verona, and Venice. All in all the holiday was good value for money. The trips were well organised. The location of the hotel was excellent. The hotel cleanliness was also v. goood. The one... more

I spent a week in Riva Del Garda.on Lake Garda, organised by the Travel Department. There were three coach tours in the price, around the lake, Verona, and Venice. Our tour guide was a man called Martin, who did everything he could for all our travelling companions. He was very pleasant, cooperative, knowledgeable, and helpful in every way, altogether a... more

Just Back From 'Riva Lake Garda, and have to say it was a great holiday. I booked my holiday through The Belfast Telegraph, (Travel Department) and it was very well organised, everything ran perfectly. A special word of 'Thanks' for giving us a wonderful guide called 'Maria Pia' she could'nt do enough for us. I found the hotel basic but... more

Just back from a super week staying in Riva. We booked our holiday thru" The Travel Department" and I must congratulate them on the way they handled everything ,from the smooth arrival to our departure. An extra special mention to our guide for the week "ANNALISA." She was incredibly informative, polite and put herself out to please eveyone, a million... more

Lake garda - Hotel portici - Riva Riva is a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and the hotel was a stone's throw from the lake. We stayed here half board for 1 week as part of an organised tour The room was quite spacious, had all the necessities and was kept very clean. The dining room staff in particular were... more

Spent a fantastic 4 days in Riva at the Hotel Portici as part of a group travelling with The Travel Department. Pros : perfect location, right in the middle of Riva on the main square beside lots of bars and restaurants; helpful staff; clean bedrooms and dining room Cons : the food offered as part of the half-board option wasn't... more

2 weeks for the price of 1 meant to wonderful weeks spent here. Traveling on my own all staff without exception were kindness itself. rooms and common areas spotless bright and cheerful. Asked for fan(pevious contributors recommendation) and also slept with windows open (room 110) enjoying cacophony of street sounds(all quite by midnight) others didnt even bother with a fan.Food... more