11 Best Lake Garda Hotels, From Restored Monasteries to Glossy Villas | Condé Nast Traveler

"Prepare for an unplugged spiritual retreat inside a medieval monastery lavishly restyled into a sparkling white sanctuary. In the village of Arco along one of Lake Garda’s tributaries, this offbeat hideaway juxtaposes sleek lounges with centuries‑old stone columns and arches once walked by monks. The former cells are now 40 rooms and suites across three floors with 15‑foot ceilings and breathtaking Alpine views; some add private saunas, larger suites are formed by joining two cells, and there’s even a huge loggia with a private balcony, while the most sumptuous suite has its own 3,000‑square‑foot garden with terrace seating, deck chairs, and a private sauna. Lush gardens and the Salus per Aquam spa—heated outdoor pool, more saunas, and a Turkish steam bath—invite lingering, and the cloister‑walled restaurant serves dishes made with locally sourced products alongside a wine list celebrating bottles from premium vineyards along the lake." - Silvia Marchetti