Hotel Giardinetto

It was the 4th time we spent our holidays at Giardinetto and are still very happy to be there. Lovely rooms, nice food, good service... we feel like home. We were very lucky with the weather too. Looking forward to come back next year! Thanks for everything, Christian & Annie

My friend and I have just returned from a week at Giardinetto. It's a lovely family run hotel and has a very relaxed feel about it. They obviously love dogs as there were a few around - all very well behaved. We had an adequate twin room at the back of the hotel but the view was still lovely so no complaints. If we return will take a clock as the bedrooms didn't have one but such a minor point. Beds were very comfortable and had lovely linen duvets so slept really well. The service given by the many members of staff was excellent. Reception ladies couldn't do enough to help and were always there for any queries. Bar and restaurant staff were also excellent and everyone so welcoming and happy. Not speaking any Italian led to amusing chats at mealtimes! We were B&B but ate in the restaurant every evening as not having a car there's not much locally to walk to unless you want pizzas or hamburgers. The restaurant food was excellent & the local red wine wonderful, all sitting outside overlooking the beautiful lake. Breakfast could also be eaten outside or in the adjoining room overlooking the lake. Though no "full English" it was more than adequate and you wouldn't starve. Choice of boiled or scrambled eggs. The coffee machine offered every variety you could wish for and I certainly overdosed on caffeine. Now have withdrawal symptoms! Also the toaster worked constantly with no problems! There isn't a lot to do here if you don't hire a car but we did use the "water taxi" boats every day which stop at the hotel at set times. Went to as many places as we could this way and very reasonable. Orta is quite buzzy and there are lots of places to walk round, especially Sacro Monte (look it up), quite a steep walk to get there but well worth it for the views and the many amazing chapels. We only managed about 6 of the 20 but they were quite a site to see. Lots of lovely places to eat and drink and some very quaint shops. All I can add is that we thoroughly enjoyed our week and especially the Hotel Giardinetto. Thank you everyone.