Really lovely hotel in a great area, near to the centre of Sirmione old town with all its restaurants and shops, yet has a peaceful, secluded feel to it due to it being two-three mins walk away from the touristy areas and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The staff were all excellent and very accommodating. A special shout out to the chatty barman who circulated the pool area to take drinks orders and the friendly waitress who managed breakfast every morning. The rooms were very clean and the decor was just what you’d expect, simple and modern. We were very happy to get a room overlooking the lake and to have such a spacious balcony. My only (very minor) critique is it would have been good to have a full length mirror in the room (112). We just had the bathroom mirror which wasn’t great for when my friend and I were getting ready. An additional bin in the bedroom or a bigger bathroom bin would have been good too, but no big deal! Thank you for such a great stay. I’ll definitely be recommending Hotel Desiree to friends and family. P.S the pool area was a really nice surprise. A beautiful, tranquil little spot surrounded by flowers and trees.