Set in the historic centre of Sirmione, Hotel Desiree offers a restaurant and outdoor pool set in a large garden All air-conditioned rooms come with a balcony A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is standard in all rooms at the Desiree Each room includes a fully equipped private bathroom Some rooms offer views of Lake Garda Breakfast is buffet style, with cakes, croissants and cappuccino coffee The restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine at lunch and dinner With a hydromassage area and furnished sun terrace, the outdoor pool is surrounded by Mediterranean gardens that once belonged to the opera singer Maria Callas Boats across the lake leave from Desenzano del Garda, 10 km away It is a 20-minute drive to the Sirmione exit of the A4 Motorway