Hotel Leonardo da Vinci

Lovely area. The hotel was not as i expected for a 4star rating. The food was just about the same each day which when it's All Inclusive gets boring. Very steep hill and steps to most of the rooms. All blocks of rooms. A bit dated. Staff were friendly enough but only reception staff could speak other languages. Bar,restaurant staff could not. The whirlpool spa areas were not managed with safety staff. Or lifeguards. 1 day the spa was filled with adults and their kids jumping in and out the Jacuzzi pools. Against the rules but nobody did anything about it. I am diabetic so had a problem as absolutely NO DIET SOFT DRINKS. The shuttle bus was ok if you could get on it. Unfortunately it didn't run in the evening. It was 10euros for a taxi into limone so it was very expensive if you didn't stay in the hotel 24/7. The drink ALCOHOLIC was like water could have drank it all day with no affect. You could buy other makes but still a restricted range.

What a lovely place Limone is and the position of the hotel is stunning. You have hills behind and the lake in front - not for anyone with the slightest mobility issues. The hotel is in blocks around the main building. We were originally placed on the ground floor by the pool. This was a thoroughfare and as the air condition is turned off in mid September your only cooling method is leaving the patio door open all night - not in that room. The hotel changed us [upgraded] to a lovely 3rd floor, side facing room. My advice is to pay for the best room possible. We had upgraded to a standard room but it was pretty awful. The staff were amazing - particularly the Director. He was everywhere - carving meat, changing lightbulbs, on reception, even sorted out our low pressure tyre!! All the staff are extremely hard working. The rooms are a good size and very clean. The meals are typical buffet all inclusive - plenty of it but repetitive. However you won't go hungry and there is plenty. The alcohol is literally on tap to help yourself. On the 3 rd day they ran out of tonic for my gin. I was told it was because it was the end of the season [October 19th but this was only September 27th] I complained it wasn't far into my 2 week holiday. The Director allowed me to have my own bottles of Schweppes - much better than the sweet one that had been on tap. Disappointed that the gym doesn't open until 10am. I am an early morning person. The hairdryer is rubbish. I have short hair and still did not manage to get it dry in under 20 minutes. There are lovely walks around the hotel but they are like a HIT workout!!!! We hired a car from Verona airport. Worked out well as had flexibility as to where we went. Much more limited if rely on the bus or boat. Lots of pretty places to visit around here. The hotel is mainly filled with German tourists - lots of bus parties. There was entertainment - singers 3 times a week repeated the next week. Only English channel on the TV is Skye news so take games for the evening. I would definitely recommend this hotel. It is good value for money.

Hotel spotless beds made and towels changed frequently. Reception staff friendly and helpful. Lots of choice in the Dining room as regards food. Pool and area cleaned every evening. Definitely would stay here again. One thing needs improvement and that was evening entertainment for adults.