The eco-friendly Hotel Ariston of Malcesine, is adjacent to the cable car to Monte Baldo, and a 5-minute walk from the Scaligeri Castle and the beaches of Lake Garda. All rooms feature a unique style and boast balconies with views of the lake, garden or mountains. You can relax in the outdoor heated whirlpool, and burn some energy on a game of table-tennis. The Ariston also offers a nonsmoking lounge with free internet terminals and TV, sauna and a meditation room. The interiors were tastefully refurbished combining the practice of Feng-Shui, with modern principles of bio-architecture. The hotel serves organic food for breakfast, and the toiletries in offer are not tested on animals. Gluten- and allergy-free food can be prepared on request. The wine list includes many prestigious local wines and selected organic wines. The property has won the local Balconi Fioriti competition, and was awarded with the Ecological Hotel label by Ecoworldhotel, and Best Quality Hotel by the Chamber of Commerce of Verona.