This year we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of Garnì on the rock. However, we are a bit late - not by a month, not by a year, but by over two years! In fact, our “Place to be” opened its doors in April 2012. In 2022, for various reasons, we did not have the opportunity to celebrate, but we certainly did not forget that very important anniversary - for this reason we decided to celebrate the first 10 years of our hotel this year. Here we want to remember the start of this adventure, which began almost by chance, after a chat with friends at a bar.
The legendary Michelotti hotel
Arco locals will certainly remember it - in the San Giuseppe district, the oldest in Arco, once stood hotel Michelotti, in the same location as our Garnì. The hotel was active for more than half a century, a reference point for tourists visiting our town. However, after so many years the hotel ended up closing, leaving a gap in the neighbourhood. The building remained empty and decaying for several years, until we arrived.
The origins of Garnì on the rock
How do accommodation facilities come to life? In our case, it all started with a chat like many others, at a bar after a dinner with friends, with architect Davide Campetti, who mentioned the idea of renovating the "former" glorious Michelotti hotel. We thought this idea over, until it became real - we decided to renovate the old structure to create a new Hotel, something that Arco had never seen, yet with deep local roots. From the moment we decided to get involved, it was an exciting ride, with difficult decisions, obstacles and leaps forward. First, we requested and obtained the financing, and then we commissioned the work to Edildrena, following architect Campetti’s project, personalized with some of our requests.
It was certainly not an easy task: we are still talking about a building connected with the rock, a hotel that seems to spring from Arco’s cliff! Having gutted the old building, we rebuilt everything from top to bottom - that same rock that supports Arco castle is now the fourth wall of our Garnì, and it’s also ideal for indoor bouldering!
The right hotel for the capital of climbing
Literally “on the rock”, our Garnì could only be in Arco, the capital of sport climbing. In these 10 + 2 years of history, our rooms have hosted many climbers, as well as other outdoor sports lovers, and many people intrigued by the magnificent landscapes of Garda Trentino. In short, it’s not just for athletes, because there is always a great reason to choose Garnì on the Rock: think of our tasty breakfast, or our permanent exhibition that makes our common areas unique.
And what about you, have you already stayed at Garnì on the rock? Contact us: our Paolo, known as "Pol", will be ready to provide you with all the information you need on availability, activities and services!