Driving into the compound of the hotel was breathe taking.. we sure felt like royalties, a perfect fit for the occasion which was a surprise birthday treat for my boyfriend. From the reservation stage to the actual day of check-in was great. The only down side to this hotel was there no room service or bar available. They had laid a table in a private room with complimentary non alcoholic beverages and a bowl of crisps.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner was at a fixed time, in between these hours you could not get anything to nibble on should you feel the need.

All in all my mission to put a smile on my boyfriend's face was accomplished.

We stayed here for 2 nights in a superior room. The rooms are large and plush. They are beautiful decorated with classic Italian renaissance style windows and beautiful draperies. The bed is large and the climate control is effective. The bathroom is adorned in locally quarried marble.

The location is a bit remote. However, it is at a good location for exploring Brescia, Verona, and the Franciacorta Wine region.

The breakfast was excellent and the staff was very friendly. The internet worked well.

Sprawling Palazzo-style Hotel which in its pomp must have been a pretty fabulous place, doubtless crammed with treasures, furnishings, statuary etc etc. Now - like so many older and supposedly up market Italian Hotels - it's effectively an empty Palace with statuary and treasures drawn, yes drawn, in the murals on the walls. It's as if the family flogged the contents, and turned the cavernous Palace which remained into a Hotel. Immense marbled corridors echo to your tread. Having said that, the individual rooms are quite nicely furnished and equipped, comfy too. Bathrooms - I was moved from one room to another - seem commonly cramped and pokey. Avoid the rooms at the far end of the two individual wings, they involve a marathon route march to reach and then return to reception, foyer area. Decent restaurant, decent food, rather sleepy, self-conscious service though got the impression the staff were willing to try quite hard - just didn't seem as well-trained and slick as one might have expected. Expensive. Giving the Fenaroli three stars is a bit harsh, but for me it doesn't warrant a rating of 'Very Good'. Sorry - but really rather typical of the Italian former Palazzo-style Hotel - 25 watt light bulbs in the stair wells - know what I mean???? Worth a stay if someone else's business is paying..if it's out of your own pocket you could probably find better, but I don't know the Brescia area well enough to recommend an alternative...

Located in Rezzato, a short drive from Brescia, Villa Fenaroli Palace Hotel is stunningly beautiful. It is in a remote location and you really do need a car to get around in if you wish to see some of the area. We were here for just two nights, a taxi taking us from Brescia Rail Station.

The long driveway off Via Mazzini gives sufficient time to appreciate the splendour of this restored former private palace with its pink and white balustraded exterior. Past the two stone lions guarding the gated entrance, into the garden bedded courtyard and impressive doorway leading to the reception. The lobby is contained within the marbled, statued and spacious main corridor.

We were shown to our junior suite facing down the driveway along which we had arrived. The room was spacious and classically laid out - perhaps there was too much space but we like that. The bathroom is a good example of under-utilised space with its bath and separate shower situated at one end of the chamber and sink several metres removed.

We had arrived at 1430 hours and were advised, upon asking to be fed, that the kitchen for the restaurant, Hostaria 1735, attached to the hotel was now closed and all that was on offer was toast from the Amercian Bar. Not acceptable, and after a brief discussion the restaurant was re-opened for us. So, would-be guests please take note of dining times.

The hotel is a marvellous curiosity. It is clearly well set-up to cater for functions, conferences and weddings and I think the individual guest is something of a rarity. There were probably no more than three other couples in the hotel during our time there - we love that privacy and space.

The interior of the hotel is spacious, classical and quiet. Outside, other than the formal courtyard, there is an 18th century loggia or cloister, free standing and completely empty. and a second, smaller gravelled drive at right angles to the main drive leading, well, nowhere except a farm field. There is no rear to the hotel. A small door leads directly onto a street in the village of Rezzato through which the monument and stairs on the hill behind can be reached. We did this and the view was panoramic.

Back in our room after that initial lunch and walk, a bowl of fruit awaited us - compliments of the hotel. A really nice gesture after the difficulties of getting something to eat. Hostaria 1735 is a fabulous restaurant - all silver service in a black-tied, grotto-esque environment. The food and attention on each of our visits there were immaculate.
Breakfast is in the hotel's own large breakfast room and is the usual continental style fare with the options of eggs cooked to your liking.

This hotel is truly magnificent and highly recommended. The attention of the staff was first rate and all of the rooms which we saw were majestic.

Check out the room rates they represent great value. Go there, you'll love it.