An Enchanting Escape Awaits at the Historic Luxury Property and Leading Hotel of the World on the Shores of Lake Garda, Italy
Grand Hotel Fasano, the five-star family-owned hotel nestled on the shores of Lake Garda, will reopen for 2026 on 27th March.
This year will see the Leading Hotel of the World open its doors for an extended season, including the Christmas and New Year period for the very first time. Guests will enjoy a host of new offerings and renovations, including a new lakefront beach bar, meeting spaces, a series of special events and fresh menus across the property’s award-winning restaurants, bars and spa.
A Leading Hotel of the World with 86 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, the property was the former hunting lodge of the royal house of Habsburg. The hotel offers guests an exclusive getaway, boasting a prime front-row position along Lake Garda, framed by lush banana and palm trees. In addition to its luxurious accommodations, this National Heritage Site encourages guests to discover the captivating charm of Italy’s most exclusive region, featuring a vibrant tapestry of medieval villages, Venetian palaces, and ancient castles.
Nestled between popular destinations Venice, Milan, and Verona, the 135-year-old retreat offers a refreshing alternative to the well-trodden tourist path, blending culture, exclusivity and relaxed Italian luxury.
Those who book a stay with Grand Hotel Fasano in 2026 will enjoy the following new offerings:
Extended Season including Christmas & New Year 2026/7
This year will see Grand Hotel Fasano welcome guests for an extended season, opening on 27th March 2026 and closing on 6th January 2027, remaining open over Christmas and New Year for the very first time.
The extended season will offer guests the chance to experience the magic of Lake Garda’s ‘slow’ season, with its mild Mediterranean microclimate, resplendent autumnal colours, and the calm and relaxing atmosphere that follows the peak season.
From 14th November, Grand Hotel Fasano will transform into a true festive fairy-tale on the lake, where lavish decorations, sparkling lights and festive scents will create an atmosphere of warmth, joy and timeless elegance. Guests can expect a series of spectacular Christmas events and offerings throughout this period, from the lighting ceremony on 14th November to festive dining, cocktails, live music and more.
On New Year’s Eve, the hotel will play host to a very special festive edition of the now iconic ‘Albergo da gustare’ party and culinary takeover, which takes place annually in November. The New Year’s edition will see the entire property transform into a glittering market hall, where chefs from all over Italy will compete to win guests’ favour across a number of delectable buffets and cooking stations. Live music events will take place throughout the evening, with a DJ set and ‘spaghettata’ party from midnight until late.
New Executive Chef & F&B Menus
Grand Hotel Fasano is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerio Dallamano as Executive Chef of Magnolia and Osteria Il Pescatore restaurants. In this pivotal role, Chef Dallamano will oversee and curate the culinary direction for both signature dining venues, as well as contribute to the hotel’s broader culinary programming, ensuring that Grand Hotel Fasano continues to be a true gastronomic destination for both guests and the Lake Garda community.
Chef Dallamano will join Chef Maurizio Bufi, Executive Chef at Grand Hotel Fasano’s one-Michelin star Il Fagiano restaurant, further elevating the hotel’s reputation as one of Northern Italy’s premier gastronomic destinations.
Meanwhile at La Terrazza and Rama’s Lounge Bar, Grand Hotel Fasano’s award-winning Bar Manager Rama Redzepi will reveal his latest cocktail offering, ‘The Seven Wonders of Lake Garda’. Each creation on the new menu is inspired by a different area of the lake.
New Spa Menu
Those in search of a restorative lakeside stay need look no further than Grand Hotel Fasano, which recently unveiled a complete renovation for its renowned AQVA Spa and Wellness Centre. Alongside its luxurious treatment rooms, the temple of well-being now offers an expansive indoor and outdoor swimming pool – connected via tunnel passage – hydromassage, sauna, Turkish baths, state-of-the-art gym and a serene spa garden on the lake.
New Beach Bar & Meeting Rooms
June will see the opening of a brand-new Beach Bar, where guests can enjoy cocktails and light bites in the beauty of Grand Hotel Fasano’s scenic gardens overlooking the lake.
In September, the hotel will unveil two new multifunctional meeting spaces, available for corporate and leisure guests alike for the hosting of private events and conferences.
Aperitivo d’Autore Cultural Programme
2026 will see the return of Grand Hotel Fasano’s celebrated Aperitivo d’Autore cultural programme. A carefully curated series of cultural salons by internationally acclaimed and Garda local Art Historian and Curator Elisabetta Bresciani, the programme will provide an exclusive opportunity for guests to meet and share an aperitivo with some of the region’s most interesting artists, philosophers and writers. Participants will have the chance to gain an insight into the local arts scene from those who shape it, discovering the cultural tapestry of the region through their work.
The Aperitivo d’Autore programme at Grand Hotel Fasano will begin on 4th April and will be complimentary for hotel guests to attend.
Nightly rates at Grand Hotel Fasano start from €600 (£522*) for an Executive room with lake view and balcony on a bed and breakfast basis. The hotel opens for the 2026 season from 27th March.
*Price in pound sterling accurate on date of publication