Italian Lakes

[Mich the Tester]

Aye, and donkeys, swimming next to a nuclear power station,sand in your sandwiches and sunburn (I think).
But we were happy.

Erm, no, I don't remember donkeys or nuclear power stations on the Côte d'Azur. I seem to remember some pretty decent restaurants too. But we were happy.

[Zippy]

We had to make do with a big salt water puddle, some sand next to it, scorching heat and ladies walking around with no clothes on.

Aye, and donkeys, swimming next to a nuclear power station,sand in your sandwiches and sunburn (I think).
But we were happy.

[Mich the Tester]

Luxury!!!

We had to make do with a big salt water puddle, some sand next to it, scorching heat and ladies walking around with no clothes on.

[shaunbhoy]

Lake! We never had holidays near lake when I was a kid, we had to make do with puddle in ‘t middle of road.

Luxury!!!

[Paddy]

Any recommendations for a good hotel?

Looking for summat 5 star, not fussed which lake.

Lake! We never had holidays near lake when I was a kid, we had to make do with puddle in ‘t middle of road.

[Mich the Tester]

Villa Castagnola in Lugano. OK, so it's in Switzerland instead of Italy, but that just means less plebs. Otherwise, tak a look along the road in Morcote; lots of places in a more normal price range that are actually very smart.

[p3t3]

Go to Bellagio on lake Como, and you'll find yourself maxing out your budget pretty soon. But you get what you pay for. There a few few hotels with beautiful lake views.

[Old Hack]

The drive through the Swiss and Italian lakes would show you many lovely places to stay. I say take a road trip and drive through France, to Strasbourg, Basel and onto Lac Lucerne, and up to Garda and the others. Stay where you find places. I have done the drive a few times, and it's really quite special.

[Gibbon]

Don't know about any 5 star places, but imho the southern end of Garda is a great location for getting around by boat, train or bus. You are within day trip distance of Milan, Verona, Vicenza and even Venice.

[Ketchup]

It really depends which lake. I went to Garda last year and actually stayed in Garda town. Hotel we booked was quite reasonable Linky. We got a free upgrade to a room on the top floor and had a private terrace. It is very clean, decent rooms and quite central. As it is on the east of the lake it got the sun late into the evening.

[norrahe]

Any recommendations for a good hotel?

Looking for summat 5 star, not fussed which lake.