OK - to start with a declaration of bias - though not interest: We have been coming to this hotel for twelve years and obviously wouldn't if we didn't love it - but then each year we meet more returnees and the number extending their booking because they can't bear to leave or immediately re-booking for next year, is outstanding.... more

We have just returned from another week in Hotel Giardinetto and have to say that the place never loses it's charm. This is a family run hotel which has it's little quirks as all family run hotels do, however we enjoy these things and are not the sort that enjoy the large multinantional chain offerings. We have stayed in a... more

We spent two weeks at the Hotel Giardinetto and found this to be a charming hotel located right on the lake with magnificent views. As is usual with Italian hotels of a certain age the rooms and bathrooms are rather small, but ours was clean, comfortable and the air conditioning worked well and quietly. Our balcony had a fantastic view... more

We have stayed in all types of accommodation (from hostel to 5 star) in various parts of the world, and have a simple baseline: Cleanliness. We were horrified that a hotel of such supposedly good reputation, star-rating, etc. would turn out to be so disappointing on every level, including being dirty! And, at 125 euro per night, it was criminally... more

My (new) wife and I stayed here recently on our honeymoon. We've stayed here before a couple of years ago which is why we returned. Whilst the hotel is probably due a lick of paint in a few areas, it's main attraction is the fact that it's a family run hotel and very friendly. If you're into faceless multinational hotel... more

We were made most welcome by Ezio - the son of the owner, he arranged for the lake boat service to call at the hotel & collect us to take us to the island - from there we went to San Giulio. Nothing was too much trouble! The food is still of a high standard, wines reasonable and the happy... more

Our stay at the hotel was uneventful and generally nice. the food was overall good although sometimes it looked as if the cook had taken a day off. Wine was excellent and cheap. Staff was helpful especially an older waiter who was a real charm. the pool and the lake were gorgeous, but the hotel is squeezed between the provincial... more

We have stayed for 4 nights at Giardinetto and we've made the booking through 'Neckermann'. Excellent reviews about the room quality in this hotel refer most probably to 'superior rooms'. The same applies to all pictures you see on the internet about the room example in this hotel - it is about the 'superior' room. First 2 nights we have... more

Had a delightful stay, everyone so friendly. We had to leave at 5 a.m. to catch a flight, so they set us up with coffee/sweets and a special clock. They have the new wake up call, but weren't sure it would work. Couldn't have been nicer. The food was great, the waiter spoke perfect English and was great, too. Thanks... more