I highly recommend the all-inclusive cycling package at Enjoy Garda Hotel. I am a small wine business owner and road cyclist. I have done cycling trips with Backroads and Trek Travel. I can definitely say this experience is just as good, if not better. It is a great concept – have a hotel that also caters to cyclist, rents bikes and has guides to lead you on great rides all around Lake Garda. I greatly appreciated that I could unpack for the week and not live out of a suitcase. The rooms are clean, comfortable and quiet. I did not need to bring a cycling kit for everyday or wash them – the hotel washes your cycling clothes each day. The rental bikes are great – the hotel works directly with the Pinarello family. I rode with a couple that used the Nytro e-bike and I am excited to get my girlfriend on one next year so we can ride together. The bike room is very convenient for leaving your daily bike gear and filling up on water and food for the ride. The guides are knowledgeable, friendly and caring (very safe). They have different, challenging and fun rides each day depending on your abilities. I was never on the same ride twice and they all included at least one espresso stop. Michele was such a great guide; I was picking rides based on his leadership. Special thanks to Carolyn for sticking with me when I was last in the group and taking lots of pictures. Any successful business has a good concept and people to implement it. Here the hotel’s staff runs a smooth operation, pays attention to details and makes you feel special. It started with being picked up by Giuseppe at the Verona airport with a cold bottle of water. It ended with Elisa at the front desk getting me a long-distance taxi to my next city in the middle of a train strike. Fabiana’s communication with me before and after arriving was always quick, friendly and reassuring. Upon arriving, I found a quality cycling jersey, vest, socks, hat, water bottles and bag in my room. Nice! One day it rained over-night and in the morning. The staff quickly organized a morning trip to the beautiful city of Sirmione. We were back for lunch and had a great afternoon ride. I have to say I was very impressed with the food at the hotel. As a tourist and cyclist, it’s everything you need and I never found myself wanting to go some place else, especially for dinner (way to go Javier and Demian). Breakfast had a large and varied number of cold and hot items. Personally, I consistently went for the juice, croissants, cereal, yogurt, banana pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese and cold cuts, as well as 2 cappuccinos. The lunches were great recovery meals. Always a variety of yummy pizza and pastas, veggies, and a meat course or two to choose from. I have to mention the perfect little salad bar I hit every day. If you’ve traveled Italy, you know it’s not easy to get good salad greens in any quantity. The dinner menu changes daily. It consistently had multiple courses that were varied, creative, used fresh ingredients and were delicious. I always found something different and interesting to try. I am in the wine business and was impressed with the wine list featuring excellent producers in the area and at great prices. It is also nice that if you don’t finish a bottle, the restaurant will hold it for your next dinner or lunch. The dinners were so good, I did not want to go anywhere else. Next year, we will stay over a Sunday (the restaurant is closed), so we can go to our favorite Peschiera del Garda restaurant – Osteria Rivolin. Special thanks to restaurant staff and in particular, Katerina, Natalia and Maurizio for their outstanding service and kindness. The hotel also put together a wine dinner at Zenato and lunch at Le Vigne di San Pietro with fantastic food and great wines. There was also a fun and informative cooking class with Javier and Demian. I am looking forward to going again next year and bringing...
Read moreMy stay at Garda Bike Hotel, centered around the 2025 Giro d’Italia package and extended by an extra week to fully take in the beauty of the region, was nothing short of exceptional. This is not simply a hotel catering to cyclists—it’s a place where hospitality, local knowledge, and a deep passion for cycling come together in an exceptional way.||I stayed in one of the hotel’s apartments, which offered both the comfort and privacy of a well-appointed home, along with the full benefits and convenience of the hotel itself. It was the ideal setup for rest and recovery after full days of riding, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged.||What distinguishes Garda Bike Hotel, though, is the atmosphere created by its people. This is a family-owned hotel, and the pride of that ownership is evident in every interaction, every service, and every element of the guest experience. There’s a sincerity to the welcome that goes beyond professionalism—it feels personal. From the moment I arrived, I was treated not just as a guest, but as part of the extended Garda Bike Hotel family.||The reception staff were warm, intuitive, and incredibly helpful, ensuring that everything from logistics to recommendations was taken care of with grace, and genuine care. In the restaurant, the team brought warmth and generosity to each meal, making every breakfast or post-ride dinner feel like something special. It’s clear that for everyone here, hospitality is not just a job—it’s a source of pride.||For cyclists, Garda Bike Hotel is extraordinary. Every detail has been considered, and nothing is overlooked. The services are comprehensive and deeply tailored: a professional-level bike room, secure storage, expert mechanical support, laundry services, recovery snacks, and more. The team of guides are not only skilled and meticulous but remarkably approachable, full of energy and humor—ready to assist with the same level of care whether you’re adjusting a derailleur or prepping for a big climb.||The rides are a true highlight. The guides are seasoned cyclists with an impressive depth of local knowledge—not only of the best routes of the area, but of the culture, history, and soul. Their passion for sharing both their sport and their home is clear, and their generosity in doing so creates a warm, welcoming spirit on every ride. The routes are carefully chosen and well-supported, balancing challenge with reward, and always delivered with professionalism and heart.||While I was out exploring the hills and lakes on two wheels, I was aware that plenty of non-cyclists were being spoiled too—pasta-making classes, boat excursions on the lake, and day trips to nearby villages rich in charm, culture, and history. It’s an ideal destination for couples or families with mixed interests, where each can craft their own version of a perfect day.||Garda Bike Hotel succeeds not just because of what it offers, but because of how it offers it—with pride, care, and an unmistakable sense of family. Whether you come for the Giro or simply to explore the lakes and mountains by bike, you’ll leave feeling like you’ve found a second home. Of course...
Read moreMy stay at Garda Bike Hotel, centered around the 2025 Giro d’Italia package and extended by an extra week to fully take in the beauty of the region, was nothing short of exceptional. This is not simply a hotel catering to cyclists—it’s a place where hospitality, local knowledge, and a deep passion for cycling come together in an exceptional way.
I stayed in one of the hotel’s apartments, which offered both the comfort and privacy of a well-appointed home, along with the full benefits and convenience of the hotel itself. It was the ideal setup for rest and recovery after full days of riding, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged.
What distinguishes Garda Bike Hotel, though, is the atmosphere created by its people. This is a family-owned hotel, and the pride of that ownership is evident in every interaction, every service, and every element of the guest experience. There’s a sincerity to the welcome that goes beyond professionalism—it feels personal. From the moment I arrived, I was treated not just as a guest, but as part of the extended Garda Bike Hotel family.
The reception staff were warm, intuitive, and incredibly helpful, ensuring that everything from logistics to recommendations was taken care of with grace, and genuine care. In the restaurant, the team brought warmth and generosity to each meal, making every breakfast or post-ride dinner feel like something special. It’s clear that for everyone here, hospitality is not just a job—it’s a source of pride.
For cyclists, Garda Bike Hotel is extraordinary. Every detail has been considered, and nothing is overlooked. The services are comprehensive and deeply tailored: a professional-level bike room, secure storage, expert mechanical support, laundry services, recovery snacks, and more. The team of guides are not only skilled and meticulous but remarkably approachable, full of energy and humor—ready to assist with the same level of care whether you’re adjusting a derailleur or prepping for a big climb.
The rides -- a true highlight. The guides are seasoned cyclists with an impressive depth of local knowledge—not only of the best routes of the area, but of the culture, history, and soul. Their passion for sharing both their sport and their home is clear, and their generosity in doing so creates a warm, welcoming spirit on every ride. The routes are carefully chosen and well-supported, balancing challenge with reward, and always delivered with professionalism and heart.
While I was out exploring the hills and lakes on two wheels, I was aware that plenty of non-cyclists were being spoiled too—pasta-making classes, boat excursions on the lake, and day trips to nearby villages rich in charm, culture, and history. It’s an ideal destination for couples or families with mixed interests, where each can craft their own version of a perfect day.
Garda Bike Hotel succeeds not just because of what it offers, but because of how it offers it—with pride, care, and an unmistakable sense of family. Whether you come for the Giro or simply to explore the lakes and mountains by bike, you’ll leave feeling like you’ve found a second home. Of course...
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