Hotel Villa Sofia (Synxis Hotels and Resorts) (Gardone Riviera, Italy)

Hotel Villa Sofia is an historical 19th century palazzo which has been transformed into an exclusive first class hotel surrounded by a 4-000 square metre park filled with ancient trees. The hotel closed in 2001 for a meticulous and complete renovation - re-opening in 2004 to offer discerning guests the wonderful combination of charming architecture - liberty style decoration with original furniture and chandeliers and all possible modern comforts and amenities. The 34 hotel rooms offer air-conditioning - telephone - satellite TV - hairdryer - minibar and a safe. The hotel entrance is a closed gazebo in wrought iron and large windows all around offering views onto the garden and terrace. Guests are welcome to relax in the cosy lounge bar - furnished with rattan furniture and antique Persian rugs - or outside on the terrace where snacks are served. During the summer months the marvellous swimming pool is open in the park and is a lovely spot for a drink or a light snack. Hotel Villa Sofia offers a charming breakfast room and guests can dine in the Angelo Landi restaurant at the Hotel Savoy Palace. The hotel offers a spacious car park. Hotel Villa Sofia is located in the most beautiful and serene area of Gardone Riviera - a residential neighbourhood with sumptuous Mediterranean villas from the twenties that were the pride and joy of the upper middle class and the German industrial barons of the time. It is the ideal base for a relaxing - exclusive vacation - being far from the noisy tourist spots yet close to the most beautiful places on Lake Garda. Sailing - biking - horse riding - golfing and hiking are some of the many ways in which you can enjoy the splendid climate and attractions of this memorable lake.