"Here, as in so many places across Italy, hoteliers struggle against the expectations created by their country’s treasured history. Ask anyone for their mental picture of a stay on the Lago di Garda and chances are the word “villa” will feature prominently. The flip side, of course, is that there’s a tidy living to be made subverting expectations — and a quick look at Vivere Suites and Rooms confirms that this is not exactly the postcard version of the Italian lake country." - Tablet Hotels