Grand Hotel Liberty

On the shores of Lake Garda in Riva del Garda, this 4-star lakefront spa hotel sits about 200 metres from the historic centre and just by the Fiera di Riva del Garda. La Rocca, Erbe Square and the Bastion are a short stroll away, while Lake Ledro, Limone sul Garda and the Malcesine–Monte Baldo cableway are an easy drive.

Housed in an early-20th-century Art Nouveau palace with landscaped gardens, the property pairs classic elegance with modern comforts. The 94 spacious, classically furnished rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads; some rooms offer bathrobes and slippers, and air conditioning runs seasonally from June 15 to September 15.

Relax in a full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium and dedicated relax room. Guests can use both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, a fitness centre/gym, tour desk and nearby water-sports options and boat docks on Lake Garda.

Conference facilities and a meeting room are available, with complimentary wireless internet access in public areas, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, dry cleaning and self-parking (charges may apply); airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge.

A restaurant serves dinner on demand and a complimentary local-cuisine buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. There's also a café for coffee and drinks plus a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service for late-night cravings.