Hotel Florida in Molveno is a rare find. Not only are the rooms cleans, well-appointed, well cared-for and generally what you expect from a very good 3-star hotel but the whole experience from the moment you enter the hotel until you leave will (hopefully) never leave me.

We arrived for a 4-night stay at about 9:30 p.m. at night, long after dinner was served in the hotel. The late hour did not deter the hotel keepers from giving my husband and me a welcome which is worthy of royalty. We were accompanied to our room by one of the hotel owners, who also helped us with our luggage. Besides, he explained all the geography of Molveno (the Dolomites, the sites, the walks, the amenities and facilities) and stayed with us until we ensured that everything was up to standard.

We were also given excellent advice on a number of matters, including a good pizzeria for the evening.

Breakfast and parking were also very good.

However, what struck me most was the... more