The Vecchio Viola is a tourist hotel. It is a bit elderly and, although it has evidently had some renovation a number of years ago, it still shows signs of age. Nevertheless, it was spotlessly clean and the warmth of welcome could not be faulted. It is also excellently located for the fascinating old town of Peschiara, being only about 300 metres from the old town gate. It is equally well located for the impressive street market that takes place every Monday morning. Free private off-road parking is a further bonus.
The only negatives were the noisy plumbing, the "thin walls" and the lack of capacity of the hot water system to ensure hot showers in the morning! But certainly a good base to visit Peschiara, which is definitely recommended.

My friend and I stayed at the Hotel Vecchio Viola for a night when visiting one of the most beautiful lakes in the world - Lago di Garda. The choice of the hotel was determined by its excellent location in Peschiera del Garda - one of the only two towns on the lake which have a train station. The hotel is only a few hundred meters from the main promenade along the lake, the beach and the pier with numerous boats connecting Peschiera with other towns of the Garda Lake. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel one can find numerous restaurants and bars with menus often adjusted to tourists' preferences (mostly Dutch, German and British).

The hotel itself is small but cozy with about 20 rooms. Gabriel, the owner, gave us a warm welcome and provided with all the necessary information as regards the lake, including free maps of the town and timetable of passenger ferries.

Our room was small with basic furnishing but clean. The same goes for the bathroom. The definite advantage was the working AC. There was no WiFi in the room but it was available for free in the lobby. The window was not soundproof and during the night we could hear loud music from adjacent bars where beach parties took place. In the morning a complimentary breakfast was offered in the hotel's dining room on the ground floor. The buffet breakfast which included cereals with milk, boiled eggs, ham, cheese, jam, croissants, juices, coffee and tea was pretty decent. I guess the major drawback of this hotel is an early checkout at 10 am. Nevertheless, the Hotel Vecchio Viola offers cozy and clean accommodation which is a good value for money. We would definitely stay at this hotel again!

This hotel was a highlight of our trip! Located in Peschiera del Garda, which is a very charming village that caters to every tourist. Hotel is right across the street from an old fortress that is surrounded by a crystal clear moat, and only a 3 minute walk from the lake's shore. The hotel is very affordable, clean, and our room had a private bath. There is a restaurant downstairs with patio seating. The jasime was in full bloom and we enjoyed the heavenly scent while sipping wine enjoying dinner and the sunset. The proprietors were so very nice. They offered us free cappuchinos with breakfast, brought us a snack on the patio before lunch and even gave us ride to the train station in their own private vehicle. We really felt welcomed! This is an excellent location from which to take daytrips to Venice or Lake Como without having to pay the steeper prices. It's about a 1 hour train ride from both locations.

The room was clean and large enough. Friendly staff with not perfect English.
The hotel is close to Gardaland, Parco Natura Viva (Zoo) and Verona. It's easy to find.
The breakfast was ok, but the same for the both days.
There are Wi-Fi in the rooms and a free parking.