Park Hotel Ville Montefiori

I was really delighted to discover this hotel and, after two separate visits off season, I decided to take 20 plus rooms for 35 friends and family to join me in celebrating my birthday. Everyone loved it. The management and staff were so helpful, patient and flexible to accommodate our ever changing needs. The setting is stunning, the spa was fantastic and all the beds were super comfy. Hand painted murals and details everywhere you look. Some of the rooms are quirky so if you are looking for a sterile identikit chain hotel, this isn't for you. Full of character, some of the standard Romantic category rooms might be a little bigger or more modern than others, but all are comfy, reasonably priced and fit for purpose. The lake view and luxury rooms offer something more impressive, so upgrade if you want something fancier. There are multiple areas to host private dinners or events in and great indoor and outdoor pools that aren't heavily chlorinated like many are. The hotel allowed us to bring in external caterers to collaborate with their hotel as I had particular chefs I wanted to use and the hotel and restaurant staff worked well and efficiently with them. Gardone Riviera is really charming. There is a small public beach that is easily accessible down the hill and over the road with the clearest water to swim in with some fantastic restaurants along the promenade, there is a fun piano bar discoteca at Torre San Marco if you want some lively evening entertainment. There are some botanical gardens and other sights to visit, but sadly we didn't have time to check those out this time, but hope to when we return. We all loved this hotel. Family run like the nicest hotels are, it had a personal feeling and we were welcomed like family. We will most certainly return.

Christina