Which bit of Lake Garda (or Como?)

[Geamhradh]

Have decided this year's holiday will be one or the other.
I'm in Italy but totally the other end and visited Como in 1971 and Garda in 1992 so MN will be my travel guide. Can fly into Verona or Milan (so Verona-Garda, Milan-Como) and will get from airport via public transport. Am leaning towards southern end of Garda as it's easier to get to from Verona and Garda seems to have more possibilities for days out (Verona, Venice etc)
Any favourite resorts or hotels? Willing to go 4*
Thank you!

Stresa hotel - La Palma www.hlapalma.it/en/
It was the 2nd time we've been there and I adore it. We spent more time in Lake Garda though as there was more for my teenager.

Thanks again everyone for all the tips and recommendations. I've sent to Hotel Vittorio for a price too!