Hi me and my wife have just got back from staying in the garda hotel. it is suppose to be a 4star hotel but sorry to say it is not. the rooms where small , you can clearly see in the bathroom pipes visable running across the ceiling, as for the food it was hit and miss as we had... more

We stayed at this hotel for 7 wonderful days. riva del gardais lovely resort and this hotel asplendid base to enjoy it from. the rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable, serviced by a excellent maid . the reception staff are very helpful, dining is a pleasure ,food is well prepared and plentyful, served by friendly staff. all in... more

We stayed in this hotel for a week last week. It is a wonderfull hotel, the staff are really friendly and helpful. The food was really good, very well prepared and very tasty. This hotel differs from all the others I have stayed in for the following reasons; Free safe deposit key, free delicious and comprehensive lunch, free afternoon teas... more

Myself an my girlfriend have just returned from a weeks stay in Riva on Lake Garda. We stayed in the hotel garda what can i say about the hotel friendly staff in the hotel. Thats all really the rooms were very basic but clean and they changed the towels everyday. As for the breakfast well it was ample your normal... more

Just returned from a week at the garda hotel. A completely fantastic stay, the area in which the hotel is situated is fantastic, a short walk to the lake, plenty of shops etc and a very short walk into central Riva. Do not let the fact this hotel isn't in the centre of Riva put you off at all, the... more

Stayed at this hotel June 2007.This Hotel surpassed our expectations. We normally book b/b but not an option with Crystal however we thought we can eat out anyway. The food was so good here that we did'nt eat out at all. We were given a room on the fifith floor after being allocated one on the first floor and we... more

Booked a week at the Hotel Garda after reading reports on this site. Unfortunately, the Hotel Garda does not compare well with other 4 star hotels that I have stayed in. I cannot understand why the Hotel Garda has been given a four star rating when its sister hotel in Riva the Savoy Palace, which is also a 4 star... more

Had a fabulous week at this hotel. Our room overlooked the street in front and we could see the lake from our balcony. Rooms were adequately furnished (lots of coat hangers!) Bathroom a bit small (as was the shower cubicle) but the food and the staff were FANTASTIC! The staff couldn't do enough to help. We had a good choice... more

Agree with previous comments. Great Hotel, good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Food, including free buffet lunch was excellent. Intended eating out a couple of nights but didn't bother as we enjoyed the food here. Beautiful 10-15 minute walk along lake into town. Would recommend this hotel and will go back again. more