Hotel Alpino

We don't go anywhere twice, except here. A family restaurant and hotel in the old town. We like it because you are in the heart of the town, walk down the side of the hotel and you are at the harbour. Walk up the road and you have the bus station, bike hire etc. A family run hotel which is immaculately clean. 2stars relates to the lack of pool (walk down the side of the lake and swim like the locals) and sun bathing area etc. We live in the country and with the double glazing and shutters had no problem sleeping. We tried various restaurants, but in the endured our discount card and ate downstairs, the food is better, you can sit inside (no smoking, and with air-con) or outside, you are not squashed into a tiny area. Warning:- the potions are huge, share the starters or you will crash on the mains. The bread and oil is nice, but you will never manage a starter and main, even after a day walking the mountains. The house wines are fantastic, especially the rose. The staff are great, hotel and restaurant, everything is geared to looking after you. Brilliant, we love it and would never go to the bigger places out of town.

Lovely location, being quite close to the harbour and all the activity of Malcesine. Food on offer very good value, especially when you get a 10 % discount off it. Be sure to book your airport transfers well in advance as private taxis are 100 euros each way. Our only problem was buskers in the alley right underneath our window, but it was only for the Jazz festival, so probably not on all the time.All in all, an excellent holiday hotel for bed and breakfast, but without a swimming pool maybe not ideal with children.