The Bellariva is a decent hotel and quite close to the water. The staff was quite friendly and I have no major complaints about the service. I was across the street in the "apartments". After finally finding my room (there are no lights on in the hallway!) I found that the size was quite nice and it had a little kitchenette and a washing machine - two great boons for vacationers.
Unfortunately, I was in Riva del Garda on business. As a business hotel, the Bellariva fell a bit flat. The "hotel" didn't feel like a hotel - no real hotel services. There was no iron and ironing board (really not surprising for southern Europe) and no hair dryer (I was quite surprised by that). There was no internet/wireless service and the few television channels were only in Italian (again, not terribly surprising, but business hotels would have a news channel or two in English).
Finally, the bathroom, especially the shower, was VERY small. If you're very big, you may have to leave the shower door open to even be able to move around!
So, if you're in Riva for vacation, the hotel is probably ok. But don't expect too much in the way of amenities.
- Bellariva Hotel Riva Del Garda
