Grand Hotel Fasano
Belle Époque grandeur with restrained contemporary updates — cream tones, metallic accents, marble interiors, and century-old magnolias outside the dining terrace. Formal but not stuffy. Quiet, romantic, lake-centric.
Book a room in the main building rather than Villa Principe if lake views matter to you
Why It Matters
One of Lake Garda's oldest and most storied five-star properties. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, a Forbes Travel Guide award winner, and home to Il Fagiano — a Michelin-starred restaurant earning its star in 2024. The 12,000-sqm park with palms and banana trees is genuinely unusual for this latitude.
A 19th-century Austrian imperial hunting lodge turned five-star Italian icon, sitting directly on the western shore of Lake Garda. Built in 1888, recognized as a National Italian Heritage Site in 1989, and owned by the same family for three generations. The 86 rooms and suites are split across the neoclassical main residence and the adjacent Villa Principe, with most offering full or partial lake views. Former habitués include Gabriele D'Annunzio, Gustav Klimt, and Paul Heyse — and the place still carries that weight of old-world artistic patronage.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe with Lake View
30–35 sqm with lake views. Elegant and comfortable, with the same restrained neutral palette across the hotel. A step up from the Superior worth taking if you care about space.
32 sqmExecutive with Lake View
40–45 sqm of refined space with direct lake views. A solid sweet spot for couples who want the full lake-facing experience without going all the way to suite territory. Cream tones, metallic accents, and warm Italian materials throughout.
42 sqmStandard Partial Lake View — Villa Principe
Located in the separate Villa Principe building — a historic early-19th-century structure just steps from the main hotel. 20–25 sqm with partial lake views. Intimate and quiet; a good choice if you want a more private, villa-style feel.
22 sqmStandard Without Lake View
Available in both the main hotel and Villa Principe. No balcony, no lake view — faces the hillside. The most affordable option at the hotel. Comfortable and air-conditioned but the value calculus gets tight at this property's price level.
Suite with Lake View
The top category in the main building. At 90 sqm it's genuinely spacious — full lake view, balcony or terrace, and the best of both contemporary design and classic Italian grandeur. The kind of room that makes a week feel right.
90 sqmSuperior Partial Lake View
20–25 sqm overlooking the lush garden with partial lake glimpses. A more affordable entry point — the garden itself is genuinely beautiful, and some guests actually prefer the greenery to a straight water view.
22 sqmSuperior with Lake View
20–25 sqm — the entry point for full lake views in the main building. Comfortable and well-appointed but on the smaller side. Fine for a couple traveling light; guests who want to spread out should upgrade.
22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An evening dinner experience on the lake aboard a sailing vessel — a distinctive alternative to the hotel restaurants.
A scenic helicopter excursion over the Dolomites — the mountains are close enough to make this a realistic half-day trip.
Hire a retro FIAT Topolino Dolcevita electric microcar to explore the lakeside roads around Gardone Riviera — a thoroughly Italian way to see the area.
Organized excursions in the region — Il Vittoriale degli Italiani is under 1km, and Isola del Garda, Salò, and Sirmione are all reachable by boat.
A sailing excursion on the lake aboard a classic vessel. A more atmospheric way to see Garda than the regular ferry.
A private Riva motorboat excursion on Lake Garda — Riva is the iconic Italian mahogany speedboat brand associated with dolce vita lakeside glamour.
Guided tasting of local Lake Garda wines and olive oils — the region produces some of Italy's finest extra virgin olive oil.
Curated wine tastings and cellar visits in the Lake Garda wine region.
Includes access to an adjacent golf course. Other outdoor and sporting activities bookable through the concierge.
Water sports on Lake Garda — the lake is one of Europe's top windsurfing and sailing destinations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Guests have direct private access to the lake. Sun umbrellas, loungers, and beach towels included — show your booking confirmation at reception.
Complimentary buffet breakfast served on the lake-facing terrace.
A centuries-old park filled with palms, banana trees, fruit trees, and Mediterranean planting. The Bistrò 1888 is set within it from June 2026.
Pets are accepted; charges may apply.
The wellness centre's indoor pool, inspired by ancient Roman baths.
Golf courses are accessible nearby — the hotel concierge can arrange tee times.
Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. Town car and limo service also available.
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