This Storied Hotel on Italy's Largest Lake Has Michelin-starred Dining and New Lakeview Suites

"Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite. (The guestbook includes names like Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, and German writer Paul Heyse-all luminaries who reportedly found inspiration here.) In 1989, it was designated a National Heritage Site by the Italian Ministry of Culture, and today, the hotel remains one of the region's most glamorous addresses."

"When I arrived at the hotel, I wandered toward the lakefront promenade where I discovered the true magic of Grand Hotel Fasano: the view. Vast and shimmering under the sun, it has a way of pausing everything else, in my case, even the necessary act of actually checking into the hotel. What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable."

Grand Hotel Fasano sits on the western shore of Lake Garda in Gardone Riviera. Built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, the hotel evolved into a creative elite retreat hosting figures such as Gabriele D'Annunzio, Gustav Klimt, and Paul Heyse. Designated a National Heritage Site in 1989, the hotel combines historic grandeur with approachable comfort and dramatic lake views. The 2025 reopening added a new wing with four suites and a refreshed spa. The property offers 86 rooms and suites across nine categories, ranging from 215 to 968 square feet, most with full or partial lake views.

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