Hilton plans to open Italy’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, signing the lakeside Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, scheduled to open in 2026 following a multimillion Euro renovation.
Upon the completion of an ambitious renovation, a majority of the hotel’s high-ceilinged guest rooms will offer lake views which can be enjoyed from private balconies. Alongside 160 guest rooms, the hotel will offer two signature restaurants, two bars and a world-class spa featuring indoor and outdoor pools and fitness facilities.
The traditional town of Gardone, located on the western bank of Lake Garda, sits against a backdrop of scenic mountains. Red clay roof tiles adorn the buildings throughout the town, including Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, which is one of the most prestigious addresses along the Gardone Riviera. The hotel has been a key landmark on the lakefront since 1884, welcoming many cultural icons throughout its history.
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Gardone and nearby Salò offer guests cultural attractions including a number of charming local restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a ferry port for guests to take boat rides across the lake. Verona Airport and Milan Bergamo airport are both situated within an hour´s drive from the hotel.
“LXR Hotels & Resorts are found in prestigious global destinations from London to Kyoto, and Lake Garda will be a very welcome addition to the portfolio,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa, for Hilton. “With breathtaking natural surroundings, a temperate climate, rich history and thriving local food scene, Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda is set to be an incredible new offering when it welcomes guests in 2026.”
“We are excited for the next chapter in Grand Hotel Gardone’s celebrated history, as it becomes part of Hilton’s carefully curated collection of luxury properties – LXR Hotels & Resorts,” said Karina Paval, VP, Paval Holding which owns the property. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision to reposition the landmark property into Lake Garda’s first five-star branded luxury destination.”
Vytautas Drumelis, partner, Apex Alliance added: “The reconstruction and conversion of the Grand Hotel into the prestigious luxury LXR brand will transform it into the first internationally branded flagship hotel in the region.”
