Villa Cortine Palace Hotel

Our second stop in our Summer holidays was very rich in Villa Cortin Palace Hotel. Beautiful old palace that was converted to a hotel that is very well kept. The simplicity of the staff and their candid care for their guests were memorable. The views from the different angles in the property of Lake Garda were breathtaking taking. Walking into town was a rich experience. Food was delicious and we enjoyed every bit of it.

I was hesitant to book after reading mixed reviews but overall we had a wonderful three night stay. Pros 1. Stunning hotel and peaceful/ extensive grounds with panoramic views of the lake on both sides. 2. Very friendly and professional staff (big shout out in particular to reception, valets and pool guys). 3. Wonderful food (particularly breakfast). We also enjoyed Maria Callas American Bar and Restaurant - open all day, great food, service and reasonable prices. The concierge also recommended some excellent restaurants in Sirmione. 4. Loved the pool and pontoon. 5. We enjoyed activities - bike rides, boat trip and strolling around Sirmione. Cons 1. Sirmione is very busy at this time of year so driving through the crowds in the Old Town is a little challenging - the smaller the car the better! 2. Minor irritants in room (Junior Suite) - small shower (which did not drain well), poor WiFi, no international TV channels and no beer in the minibar! But otherwise beautiful, spacious, clean and very comfortable bed.

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at! The location is excellent near the tip of the Sirmione peninsula. The hotel is in the restricted zone for cars in Sirmione, however the effort to get there is well worth it. The hotel is within a huge private park, sealed off from the general public with security gates, and once you drive inside, you are entering another world. You feel like the king of the castle. Driving up the long path to the hotel is an experience in itself. Lush gardens, kept immaculately with fountains and statues everywhere. The service staff are excellent, friendly and always smiling. We had a suite overlooking one part of Lake Garda and parts of the lush gardens. The property is huge. The breakfast terrace next to the wonderful pool is enormous, and the breakfast offerings excellent and plentiful, and delicious. Facilities also include tennis, or just meandering through the palatial park, with many outdoor areas for sitting and reading, or just enjoying a drink or coffee. You will not need your car once it is parked within the hotel grounds, and there is a security gate at the back of the property which allows easy walking access down to the main part of the town, with a multitude of bars, restaurants, shops, sightseeing and don't forget the myriad places to get a gelato. Lots to do and see. We found the hotel very reasonably priced and good value for our 3-night stay. We had the most wonderful stay here and would not hesitate to return. This is a WOW place. For us it was a seven-star experience.

The only disappointment in staying here was that we only stayed 3 nights. The grounds were exquisite: Beautiful views of Lake Garda; Statues; Fountains and lush vegetation throughout the property. From beginning to end, this hotel was exceptional. We enjoyed a delicious dinner on the terrace: the food, weather and sunset were perfect. The breakfast buffet was over-the-top: Eggs made-to-order and a tremendous selection of fruits, meats, pastries, and more. The staff was very pleasant and the housekeeping staff maintained our room with impeccable service twice a day. We will be returning!

Nice hotel, super beautiful garden, above average food (not super excellent as you would expect here) BUT very disappointing experience! We have ordered the most expensive room with a rate of 1000EUR/night from which 300EUR/night was for the jacuzzi included. Jacuzzi was however very cold and simply did not work. The explanation was that there was too cold outside for this jacuzzi and therefore need higher temperature so that it works properly. Very original explanation which basically means that the jacuzzi works only in the summer :) At this point one would expect that they refund you 300EUR/night without any discussion however after 4 weeks of waiting I was offered a voucher with the explanation that they are not able to refund you the money. THIS CAN NOT HAPPEN IN THE MOST LUXURY AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOTEL IN THE AREA WITH RATE of 1000EUR/NIGHT! Enjoy the hotel, don't pay for the jacuzzi which is useless and in case of any problem you will be offered voucher and not refund.

A beautiful hotel set in incredible grounds and although we stayed in a basic room without a balcony it still had an amazing view, beautiful luxurious bed linen and very comfortable bed. The breakfast was fantastic, we also ate lunch when we arrived and both pasta dishes were delicious. On the whole the staff were fantastic not sure if someone on the front desk was having a bad day when we arrived but I found them the least helpful we had booked a boat ride through the hotel prior to our stay and I had to ask them twice what the arrangements were for it. They didn’t tell us where we were to have breakfast the following morning or give any information about the pool and pool towels. If I were to give one criticism it would be the plastic drinking glasses left in the room for water and in the bathroom, not what I’d expect at this level of a hotel.

This is a wonderful property on Lake Garda, with a very nice garden, walking grounds, private dock, within very easy walking distance to the old town. Rooms are nice. We had an older room from the original villa. Breakfast offering is very good. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

What a nightmare! Turned off air conditioning during our entire stay (7 days out of 9) , and we had to keep windows closed because of lots of mosquitoes willing to enter. Room temperature reached 30°C (85°F) at night as a consequence. Couldn’t sleep well during our entire stay. Management offered a bigger room, which was much nicer, but problem persisted, of course The property is beautifully, well maintained, well located, and breakfast is good. As a compensation, air conditioning doesn’t work, there’re mosquitoes, flies, bees all over, and some employees (not all of them), won’t give a s… about you.

A romantic weekend away absolutely blown away by the hotel. Beautiful views and surroundings. Staff friendly and very helpful.