3-star hotel two minutes from Desenzano del Garda's historic centre, with buffet breakfast, air-conditioned rooms and secure parking on request.
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Hotel City is a 3-star hotel in the heart of Desenzano del Garda, just a short walk from the historic centre and the lakeside promenade, ideal for those seeking convenience and proximity to the city’s attractions without giving up the peace of a residential street.
The nine room types, from the Single to the Junior Suite, combine a classic style with cherry wood furnishings and more modern options with wenge furniture and Corian showers. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and free WiFi, while some add a balcony or layouts designed for families and small groups.
In the morning, guests find a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, American and gluten-free options, while staff are always available to suggest local restaurants and pizzerias. Secure indoor parking is available on request. Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is about 650 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train or wishing to visit Sirmione and the rest of Lake Garda without a car.
The rooms at Hotel City range widely, from the compact 10 m² Single Room to the 25 m² Junior Suite with a sitting area and sofa bed, designed for families or small groups. They all share a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels; WiFi is free throughout the property.
The Classic and Premium room types offer different furnishings, from traditional-style cherry wood to more contemporary wenge, while the Classic Triple Room connects two spaces to guarantee more privacy for those travelling in three. Those wanting more outdoor space can choose the Double Room with Balcony, the only one with this private view.
The most compact of the double rooms, at 15 m² furnished in classic style: wooden flooring, cherry wood furniture and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. The 43-inch satellite Smart TV and minibar complete an essential yet well-kept setup, with free WiFi.
Compared to the Classic, it gains a few extra square metres (18 m²) and a more contemporary style, with wenge furniture and a Corian shower instead of traditional decor. Parquet flooring, a satellite LCD TV and a private bathroom with toiletries.
The property’s largest option, designed for families or small groups of up to 4 people thanks to the additional sofa bed. Modern furnishings, two LCD TVs and a minibar, with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries.
The only room among all types to be arranged over two connected spaces, ideal for those travelling in three and wanting a bit of separation between areas. Both rooms have a satellite LCD TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Designed for solo travellers, at 10 m² with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and toiletries. Air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a tea and coffee set complete the amenities.
A 16 m² double room with a flat-screen TV and streaming services, as well as soundproofed walls. The private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer and slippers, for a slightly more refined stay compared to the basic room types.
The most compact double room in the property, 10 m² with a double bed, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and slippers, tea and coffee set in the room.
The only room with a private balcony, ideal for those wanting an outdoor view during their stay. Flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and slippers.
Hotel City provides guests with secure parking on request, convenient for those arriving by car who want to leave their vehicle safely during their stay in Desenzano del Garda. WiFi is free throughout the property, from the rooms to the 24-hour reception, which also guarantees private check-in and check-out and a concierge service to organise excursions and bicycle rentals.
Guests staying at the hotel can rely on daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry services, as well as a luggage storage service useful before or after check-in. Breakfast is served every morning with continental, Italian, American, buffet and gluten-free options. A small in-house bar offers coffee, snacks, wine and an in-room minibar, while the elevator makes the property accessible to the upper floors.
Hotel City is located on Via Nazario Sauro, in a quiet residential area but just a two-minute walk from Desenzano del Garda’s historic centre and lakeside promenade. A short walk away are the Giardini Marinai d’Italia, a small park overlooking the water, and Desenzano Castle, about 300 metres away, a scenic viewpoint over the old town and the harbour.
Those arriving by train will find Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station about 650 metres from the hotel, with direct connections to Verona and Milan. By car, the A4 motorway exit is about 7 minutes’ drive away, while Montichiari airport is 15 km away and Verona-Villafranca airport is 26 km away. The small beach on Via Lario, 850 metres away, is the closest spot for a swim in Lake Garda.
The area is well suited to both summer beach stays and off-season cultural trips: Sirmione Castle, the Rocca Scaligera, is about 5 km away, while the Grottoes of Catullus, a Roman archaeological site on the Sirmione promontory, are 6 km away. For those who enjoy cycling, Desenzano’s lakeside promenade offers flat routes to nearby villages, and in winter, walks along the lake remain pleasant thanks to the mild climate typical of Lake Garda.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, and staff availability, with a score of 9.5. Cleanliness and comfort follow closely above 9, while the value for money, though solid at 8.8, is the slightly less praised aspect among guests.
No, Hotel City does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel City offers secure parking on request within the property, at a cost of €12 per day.
Yes, Hotel City includes a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, American and gluten-free options.
Hotel City is located about 650 metres from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station, convenient for those arriving by train.
Hotel City offers nine room types, from the Single to the Junior Suite, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi.
Yes, Hotel City is located just a few minutes’ walk from the lakeside promenade and the historic centre of Desenzano del Garda.
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