“Lake Garda”

Rooms basic but clean and functional. Staff all very helpful with lots of good local tips and advice. Free wifi very useful for keeping in touch with home. Free internet access also available at reception. Buffet breakfasts in the morning with good selection of food catering for all. The hotel is about 20-25 minutes walk from Desenzano railway station with high speed and local train connections to Venice (90 min) and Milan (60-90 min). The town is the largest on the lake and whilst not as picturesque as others on the lake, best location to use as a base for exploring the whole region given the excellent port and rail links. Can catch boats to virtually anywhere on lake as the port is the main hub for the lake.

“Perfect hotel in Desenzano”

Our stay at Hotel Astoria was the highlight out of our 10 day trip through France and Italy. The owner, Gisberto, is an absolute delight and exactly who you want to greet you at the start of a vacation. You can tell right from the start that he cares about his hotel and the guests who stay there. The rooms were very comfortable, the bathrooms were pristine and the rooftop garden was absolutely adorable. We took a bottle of wine to the rooftop - which Gisberto kindly opened for us - and enjoyed a great view of the lake. Breakfast is provided each morning and out of this world. Such a great spread and much more than I've ever seen included in the price of a hotel stay. Hotel Astoria is in a great location, just a few minutes from the ferries and about 20 minutes from the train station. From the hotel, everything in Desenzano seems very accessible. Also a great starting point to take day trips to nearby towns, which we did by boat. We visited Sirmione per Gisberto's recommendation and loved every minute of it. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone looking for an affordable and clean place to stay in Desenzano. I only wish that we could go back more often because we enjoyed the experience so much!