Historic hotel in the heart of Salò, just steps from the lakefront, with a traditional restaurant, panoramic sun terrace and rooms with a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Garda.
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Hotel Commercio is a family-run 3-star hotel in the historic centre of Salò, just steps from the lakefront of Lake Garda. The property, run by the Giacomini family, is open all year round and occupies a building on the town’s main square, a natural starting point for exploring the Gulf of Salò on foot.
The interiors alternate between a welcoming lobby and a reading room overlooking the square, while the rooftop sun terrace offers a wide view over the lake. The in-house restaurant serves traditional cuisine, accompanied by a selection of local wines, and the service also includes a dining offer designed for families with children.
The rooms, all with balcony and air conditioning, are designed for different needs: from the double room to the quadruple with bunk beds, down to the more compact single. The hotel is particularly popular with couples for its central location, ideal for those who want to get around on foot between restaurants, bars and the lake shore without needing a car.
The four room types at Hotel Commercio share the same basic layout: all feature a balcony, air conditioning, private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV, and overlook views of the historic centre or the Gulf of Salò. The soundproofing is designed to muffle noise from the square below, which can be particularly lively on summer evenings.
The range covers very different needs: the Double Room with Balcony and the Single Room with Balcony are designed for one or two guests in more compact spaces, the Triple adds a single bed for families with one child, while the Quadruple, the largest at 23 square metres, introduces two bunk beds in addition to the double bed to accommodate up to four people. This variety makes the hotel suitable both for couples’ stays and for families looking for a convenient base in the centre of Salò.
Double room with a balcony overlooking the historic centre of Salò, designed for couples. Air-conditioned, with minibar, satellite TV and private bathroom, this 15-square-metre room is ideal for an intimate stay.
Same size as the Double Room but with an added single bed, designed for small groups or families with one child. Balcony, minibar and air conditioning complete a functional room for three people.
The largest room in the hotel, at 23 square metres with two bunk beds in addition to the double bed, ideal for larger families. The balcony and air conditioning remain the same, but here there is more room to move around comfortably.
The most compact room in the hotel, designed for solo travellers. Despite its smaller size, it still features a balcony, minibar and air conditioning, offering good value for short stays.
Hotel Commercio offers guests an in-house restaurant with traditional cuisine, wine and champagne, and a menu that can be customised for special diets on request, as well as a bar with an in-room minibar. The panoramic sun terrace and outdoor dining area are popular gathering spots, especially during the warmer months.
General services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, a common lounge with TV area, and the option to request children’s meals and a high chair, making the property suitable for families too. Lift, air conditioning and heating are available throughout the property, along with non-smoking and soundproofed rooms.
Pets are welcome at no extra charge, while free WiFi covers both common areas and rooms, also reflected in the very high score guests give this service.
Hotel Commercio is located on the main square of the historic centre of Salò, on the western shore of Lake Garda, right at the water’s edge and just steps from the town’s pedestrian streets. The area is one of the liveliest in town, with bars and restaurants directly overlooking the square: venues such as Femme20xii and Punto Fermo are just 9-20 metres from the hotel entrance.
On foot, you can reach the lakefront and the Due Pini Municipal Pool in a few minutes, about 850 metres away, while the Alto Garda Bresciano Park is 2.3 km away. For those arriving by car or train, the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is about 16 km away, and the nearest airports are Verona-Villafranca (35 km) and Bergamo-Orio al Serio (62 km).
Among the most notable attractions nearby is the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio, just 3.7 km away, a must-see for anyone visiting Lake Garda. Further south, Desenzano Castle (15 km) and the Baia delle Sirene Park in Manerba (12 km) offer, respectively, a glimpse into medieval history and one of the most photographed beaches on the lake. In summer, the area is great for bike rides along the shore and boat trips to Sirmione and Gardone Riviera, while in the cooler months you can explore the trails of the Rocca di Manerba Archaeological Park, about 6.6 km from the hotel.
Guests particularly praise the staff (9.4) and the central location (9.4), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while value for money, though solid, remains the lowest-scoring category.
Hotel Commercio is located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the historic centre of Salò, just steps from the Lake Garda lakefront and the town’s main bars and restaurants.
Yes, Hotel Commercio accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Yes, Hotel Commercio offers free WiFi in common areas and in the rooms, a service rated very positively by guests with a score of 9.4.
No, Hotel Commercio does not have on-site private parking; it is located in the pedestrian historic centre of Salò.
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Hotel Commercio offers double, triple, quadruple and single rooms, all with balcony, air conditioning and private bathroom, ranging from 14 to 23 square metres.
Yes, Hotel Commercio has a restaurant serving traditional cuisine, a wide selection of local wines, and the option to request menus for special diets.
