Lido Palace

Top choice in Lake Garda


If you're flush with euros, Riva's captivating Lido Palace is the place to offload them. The exquisite building dates back to 1899 when it opened as a resort for holidaying Austrian royalty. A 2011 renovation means super-modern bedrooms with muted colour schemes now embellish the grand Liberty-style villa, offering peerless views over lawns and lake.

In true Tyrolean fashion the designer pool and spa is a real centrepiece and inhabits a cleverly integrated glass and metal structure in the grounds. There's also a fine-dining restaurant and a new glass-and-steel level on the rooftop that's home to some posher suites.


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