Hotel Eden Salò

Altogether, a very pleasant stay, with lovely views.

We were driving by car and drove past the hotel twice. Not easy to fund, but we were guided by the helpful staff who even stood outside to welcome us. We paid extra for the on-site secure car park, which was a big bonus. We upgraded to a room with terrace view over the main road and clock tower. Slightly noisy on an evening, but wonderful views of the clock tower and towards the lake. The terrace window is double glazed and shuts out the noise when inside. The staff were very helpful with their introduction and spoke excellent English. Good air conditioning, a vital for the hot summer months. Rooms are a little on the small side and the bathroom (especially the shower) could do with modernising. The breakfast was varied and catered for all needs, but not as good as some of the reviews made out. There are only 32 rooms in the hotel and this is evidenced by the personal touch from the staff, who I could not praise highly enough. The location of the hotel is excellent and you are only a 5 minute walk to the lakeside and all that encompasses, with less than 10 minutes to the dock where the boats pick you up for the delights of the lake. There is a sun terrace on the top floor with sun loungers and tables/chairs that provides excellent views in both daytime and night time. A very definite plus from us and we would highly recommend this family run hotel. The negatives are not significant compared to the positives.

Although this hotel isn't one of the most modern, our stay here was very good. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. Our room was a very good size, as was the bathroom although at times it took a while to get hot water. Also, the shower floor isn't non-slip. Comfortable bed. A kettle and tea/coffee would be wonderful as it's nice to have a cup of tea before going to breakfast. The breakfast was the best I have had anywhere. Individual portions of fresh fruit in a glass covered with clingfilm (but please cut the pieces smaller!!); individual tiny jars of dried prunes, dates, nuts; "detox water" was heavenly - water flavoured with fresh lime, lemon and ginger; usual selection of cured meats and cheeses, good selection of bread and rolls; lots of homemade cakes and mini desserts; omlettes or crepes available to order; "seasonal vegetables" selection was a bit odd - slices of cucumber, tomatoes and strips of peppers, but nice. All in all, an excellent selection. The staff are always quick with a greeting and smile. Bar has a very good selection of drinks, but it would be nice to get some nibbles with a drink. We took to going to the bar a few yards away. The hotel is located very close to the main clock tower and main shopping promenade and this made for a pleasant walk every evening. Lots of places to eat and drink along the way. Do consider hiring a car if you visit off peak though. The public transport is a joke. . Buses run when they feel like it, and it hampered our trips a bit. We waited over an hour and a half for a bus back to Desenzano train station at the end of the stay. Gave up and the hotel called a cab for us.

A wonderful, family-run hotel! A perfect location for exploring Lake Garda, spotlessly clean and the breakfast was a fantastic way to start the day. The staff were always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and excellent value for money.

Exellent location and breakfast. The staff is very helpful. We are staying for 3 nights and I recomand this hotel. You can visit the Garda Lake must beautiful part by a walking distance and nearby you can find restorants and everything you need