Located in the historic centre of Sirmione, Hotel Désirée – Garda Lake Collection features an outdoor pool with a hydromassage area, set in a lush Mediterranean garden. All air-conditioned rooms include a balcony and a flat-screen satellite TV, with some offering views of Lake Garda.

Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast of cakes, croissants, and cappuccino, and later relax by the pool with a snack or a glass of wine.

Once part of opera singer Maria Callas’ estate, the hotel is a peaceful retreat just 10 km from Desenzano del Garda and a 20-minute drive from the A4 motorway.