Hotel Villa Mulino ***S (Garda, Italy)

Guests of this Lake Garda hotel have nothing but good things to say about the staff here - especially the very helpful and very musical owner/proprietor. Not only is he extremely professional, but he is disarmingly charming and funny, going out of his way to entertain guests. In fact, when it comes to entertainment, he is indeed the star of the show and many report being kept laughing night after night during their stays.

The housekeeping here is excellent and guests were especially impressed by the hotel's linen service, which guaranteed everyone fresh towels daily. In addition to this, many loved the location, which was set just off of the shores of Lake Garda, with Garda town only a few minutes' walk away.

In addition to an excellent entertainment programme, guests report that the food at this hotel is delicious. Breakfasts - which seem to feature a huge variety of items - are especially outstanding, but many have also commented that the dinners here are just as good.

Many found it very hard to fault their stays at this hotel, but a few minor points for improvement have been mentioned. First and foremost, some felt that their rooms were a touch on the small size, leaving a few feeling rather squeezed.

In that same vein, some also noted that the shower units themselves were a bit too small for their liking.

Though it was outstanding, a few commented that the evening entertainment at this hotel could get rather repetitive and as the town itself is small, some felt rather limited in terms of after-hours options.