Hotel Luise, an invitation to feel good!
Within easy walking distance to Riva del Garda town centre, lake and restaurants, Hotel Luise is a four stars complete with every comfort, combining an attractive modern design with the warmest hospitality. It is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday on Lake Garda; an invitation to feel good, reflected in the welcoming smile of the staff and in every detail of the hotel, whether design or architectural, to give taste to life. The lobby - with its comfortable sofas on which to appreciate the sculptures by Jacopo Foggini and the unusual exhibition of baggage labels (many of them dating back more than two hundred years ago); then the library to be immersed in literature and the images staring out from the books, magazines and art catalogues. In the large exclusive garden you can soak up the warmth and regenerating power of the sun and the air of Lake Garda while relaxing at the side of the pool.
Bedroom
67 air conditioned non-smoking rooms complete with all comforts: air conditioning (from middle june until middle September), TV , Wi-Fi internet connection , telephone, safe, mini-bar, tea-making facilities, hairdryer, Eco-friendly courtesy set.
Facilities
La Limonaia restaurant, Feeling Lounge bar, Private parking, Wi-Fi internet connection, Large outdoor swimming pool, Large garden with kids play area, Trekking bike free of charge, Bicycle storage facilities, Miniclub during school's holidays, Laundry.
Meals
The Feeling Hotel Luise offers an excellent breakfast with a rich variation especially of pastries and light and creative Mediterranean cuisine, with natural ingredients and rapid cooking so as to preserve aromas. The best of local products: season's vegetables, extravirgin olive oil from the Agraria olive mill in Riva del Garda, cheese from the Mount Baldo barns, high quality meat and fish from controlled suppliers, home made ice-cream and the best wines from the local wine growers: Marzemino with its viola aroma, the robust Teroldego, the Nosiola with nut notes and the Vino Santo Trentino, a highly regarded wine, produced by Nosiola grapes dried on the trellis and pressed during Holy Week. With the lovely weather during the summer season breakfast and dinner are served on the outdoor terrace overlooking the nice pool area and the surrounding mountains.
Useful Information
The nearest airport are Verona-Villafranca, approximately 15 km, and Brescia-Montichiari, 30 km. Both are situated south of the lake and are connected to the Verona and Brescia railway stations by an airport coach service. Another important airport is Bergamo-Orio al Serio, about 80 km from the lake. It handles budget flights for Ryanair arriving from London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. The Milan (Linate and Malpensa) and Venice airports are about 100 km from Lake Garda. For those who prefer travelling by train, there is a frequent train service to Lake Garda as it is on the main Milan to Venice line (one and a half hours from both Venice and Milan by rail, and 20 minutes from Verona). The nearest station to Riva del Garda is Rovereto that is linked by regular bus services. You can reach Lake Garda by car along the motorway or state road. The A22 Brenner-Modena motorway connects the localities on the east and north shore of the lake, and the A4 Milan-Venice motorway connects the localities on the south shore. If instead you choose the normal road, the SS 249 Gardesana Orientale goes along the east shore of the lake and the SS 45 bis Gardesana Occidentale runs along the west shore.
Lake Garda
Lake Garda is the biggest and most famous lake in Italy, home to breathtaking scenery and to charming, picturesque villages located along the 145 km of coastline; on the eastern shore (called the “Olives Riviera”) some of the most visited town are Lazise, Bardolino and Malcesine; in the north is the well known Riva del Garda, with the fascinating villages of Torbole and Arco; on the western shore (called “Lemons Riviera”) Salò and Limone, while in the south there are Desenzano, Sirmione and Peschiera. For a holiday to be different from the other, the Lake Garda offers a perfect combination of culture, nature, sport, fine food and wellbeing. The luminous environment, temperate climate, and flourishing vegetation - mainly olive and lemon groves, vines, and orange trees - along with the majestic landscapes are the background to the remarkable historical and cultural remains spread all around and make this lake one of the most charming spot in Italy. On Lake Garda, visitors will find superb hospitality. People who want to relax and others looking for adventure and excitement will find countless ways to make their vacation memorable. What’s more gourmets can explore a whole new world on Lake Garda: delicious dishes made with local fresh fish, meats and cheese from the inland areas, olive oil and wines of Garda.
Must see
The Lake Garda is a mosaic of enchanting landscapes. All the area is rich in castles, forts, churches, hamlets villages and museums. For those who desire to immerse themselves in the magic atmosphere of the past, the medieval village “Canale di Tenno” is an obligatory stop to admire narrow paved alleys, arcades, small internal squares, houses set one against the other like in the ancient villages of the 13 century. In Sirmione, worthwhile of a visit are: the castle of Sirmione (XIII century), equipped with towers and crenellated walls, and the remains of the Roman Villa, known as the “Grotte di Catullo”, the best example of a private noble residence in the whole northern Italy. In Gargnano the great “Bettoni Palace”, designed at the end of 18th century, is one of the most beautiful villas around the lake, famous for its Citrus Garden. The “Vittoriale degli Italiani” is the monumental citadel at Gardone Riviera created by Gabriele D’Annunzio, who lived there in the 1930s. Not to miss Riva del Garda, the pearl of Lake Garda. This romantic town will fascinate you with its works of art and architecture such as the Rocca, hosting the city museum and art gallery; the Apponale tower, an ancient venue for commerce and fairs; and the churches of the Inviolata and S. Maria Assunta, important examples of Baroque architecture. For the children and young at heart, don’t miss the theme parks of Canevaworld, Gardaland, Sigurtà Park Gardens and the Cavour Water Fun Park.
Must do
Lake Garda offers a variety of attraction all year long and especially during the summer when musical, theatrical, gourmet, sports and artistic events take place regularly. All the area is an endless source of ideas for your holidays. Besides sailing and windsurfing there are plenty of other sports and activities you can do: excursions around the lake and plateaus, go horse riding to discover the most isolated corners of Garda, while mountain bike enthusiasts can venture along the over 1000 km of marked trails and the more athletic will find around Arco one of the best destinations for free climbing areas in Europe. As the whole region offers a rich variety of monuments there are also many excursions available to the most beautiful sites. A pleasant and relaxing way to explore Lake Garda is by boat. You can either travel rapidly from one place to another on board a hydrofoil or catamaran or enjoy the peace and quiet of the lake on one of the slower pleasure boats. For a spectacular view over Lake Garda there is nothing to beat a ride on the Malcesine cableway, which rises to 1600 m in just ten minutes and reaches an altitude of 1760 m at the top of Monte Baldo. On a clear day you can see the whole of the lake, from Riva to Peschiera del Garda: a breathtaking view! To explore the wine regions of Lake Garda in all their variety we recommend excursions along the wine routes (Bardolino, Valpolicella, Valtenesi, Lugana) which, past numerous wine producers, lead you through all the cultivated areas. A comprehensive insight into the production of olive oil can be gained by visiting one of the oil mills. On a visit you can walk in the olive groves, visit the oil mills and sample as well as buy a huge selection of oils. Shopping in the little towns on Lake Garda is great fun, as weekly markets, small boutiques or designer outlets offer a wide choice and every visitor will find it difficult to return home without having bought something new. And at night , when the sun is slowly disappearing behind the hills, be ready for an aperitif in one of the many bars. Around midnight most of the nightlife takes place in one of the numerous discos, where people are partying until 4 or 5 am. During the summer a lot of parties take place in the open air, where the dancers are surrounded by palm trees and swimming pools. Bardolino and Desenzano are well-known for their nightlife!
Useful information
Lake Garda is in a strategic position within easy reach of the principle national and international airports, the nearest being Verona-Villafranca, approximately 15 km, and Brescia-Montichiari, 30 km. Both are situated south of the lake and are connected to the Verona and Brescia railway stations by an airport coach service. Another important airport is Bergamo-Orio al Serio, about 80 km from the lake. It handles budget flights for Ryanair arriving from London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. The Milan (Linate and Malpensa) and Venice airports are about 100 km from Lake Garda. For those who prefer travelling by train, there is a frequent train service to Lake Garda as it is on the main Milan to Venice line (one and a half hours from both Venice and Milan by rail, and 20 minutes from Verona). The stations on the southern shore of Lake Garda are Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda. The nearest station to the northern area of the lake is Rovereto. The stations are linked to the main localities on the lake by regular bus services. You can reach Lake Garda by car along the motorway or state road. The A22 Brenner-Modena motorway connects the localities on the east and north shore of the lake, and the A4 Milan-Venice motorway connects the localities on the south shore. If instead you choose the normal road, the SS 249 Gardesana Orientale goes along the east shore of the lake and the SS 45 bis Gardesana Occidentale runs along the west shore.