perfect location for a quiet stay in the lake area of Italy, we had dinner outside with lakeview ! the room was very good and clean.

We spent a few nights at Araba Fenice with family and friends. The views from the hotel are fantastic however, there is not much outdoor space to sit and admire the view. As it was October the pool area was closed but even so there are not tables a group to sit and enjoy a sundowner. The rooms were adequate. We had a lake view with balcony (lake view is a must due to the rail line) which was comfortable and clean.

The breakfast was disapointing and rather boring after the second day. Staff at the breakfast and the bar did not speak any english. Reception staff did speak English but were not overly helpful. Sergio at reception was the exception. He was helpful and went out of his way to assist.

We had stayed in other 4 star hotels in Italy during the previous few weeks and found this to be rather average.

Parking is convenient and the restaurant next door is great. Just remember a car is a must to get around however the hotel does have bikes for hire if you want to cycle to Iseo Town.

we had a family room with a very nice view of the lake the room was big but needs a bit updating the airconditioning was so weak as non existing. In the end we slept very bad ,with open windows, since it was hot and very noisy from the street traffic.The good thing about the hotel was the pool not to big but very refreshing.

I stayed in July 2008 in a double room located in a dependance without lake view and frankly I did not fall in love with this hotel...

Perhaps the stay can be improved choosing a room with lake view, however I have to point out the following drawbacks:

- rooms without lake view face railway line and road that are very close: you can not open the windows without hearing relevant noises;
- pool really small and furthermore from the pool you can see and hear the road and the train (see above) which is really disappointing;
- breakfast is very ordinary (e.g. cakes are note fresh but rather appear prepacked products, no hot foods as eggs);
- cleanliness has to be improved (e.g. a lot of dust under our bed, bathroom);
- absolutely necessary a car since the hotel is far from everywhere;
- small TV (14’’);
- lack of elevetor (at least in my dependance);
- noisy a/c in the room.

All in all, we were looking for a peaceful place (as a lake should be) but we were disappointed by our choice.