Sirmione, Italy, is located on a peninsula surrounded by the crystal blue waters of Lake Garda. The town is well known for its natural sulphur springs at the Terme Vigilio and Terme di Catullo Roman spas, and attractions such as Scaligers Castle, built in the late 12th century, as well as the Grotto of Cautullus, a three-story structure dating back to 150 A.D. Several hotels are in Sirmione featuring prime waterfront locations and sweeping vistas of Lake Garda.
Nestled in a quiet area of Sirmione, the historic Hotel Catullo was built in 1888 and is noted on the Local Historians of Italy Historical Places List. The quaint, family-owned and operated hotel offers 56 intimate guest rooms with private balconies, all featuring panoramic views of either the town or Lake Garda.
Rooms come with televisions, wireless Internet access and private bathrooms. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the hotel's large restaurant overlooking manicured Roman gardens and impressive Lake Garda below. Relax, sunbathe and swim from a private jetty during the day, and indulge in a cocktail on the rooftop terrace at night.
The front desk can conveniently arrange local tours, excursions and bicycle rentals. Local attractions include golfing at Peschiera Golf Paradiso, Garda Ca' degli Ulivi, and Soiano Gardagolf, and the natural springs at the Terme di Catullo.
Situated lakeside in the town of Sirmione and adjacent to a picturesque harbor, Hotel Belvedere boasts a small beach and 11 recently renovated guest rooms. Rooms are decorated with a Mediterranean flair in hues of orange and brown, and come equipped with complimentary, wireless Internet access, color televisions, air conditioning and private balconies.
The hotel offers a free daily breakfast on the terrace overlooking the lake, consisting of a selection of fresh pastries, local breads and coffee. Complimentary bicycles are available through the hotel, and a nearby slipway provides access to charter boats.
Grab lunch or dinner in the adjacent Malibu Pizzeria, which serves a variety of pizzas and traditional fare. Attractions include the Terme Vigilio Spa, Gardaland Theme Park, six miles away, and the historical monuments of the nearby city of Verona, including the medieval Cansignorio Arch and the archaeological site of the Roman Amphitheater.
Open seasonally from March through November, the Hotel Marconi lies in the historic center of Sirmione, and features a romantic lakeside garden and a complimentary breakfast of fresh pastries, biscuits and breads. Guest rooms provide satellite televisions, private bathrooms and small balconies and terraces, some with expansive views of Lake Garda.
Amenities include a small private beach, bicycle rentals and a shuttle service from either Brescia or Verona airports. Activities and attractions include the 12th-century Scaligers Castle, golfing at Chervò Golf San Vigilio or Golf Club Paradiso, and shopping and sightseeing in Verona, approximately 15 miles east.
