B&B Al Mare Di Greis

We picked this simple room, with its own bathroom, as a base for visiting Ravenna. It's in a small apartment building, very close to the sea, and had everything we needed, even a bathrobe. Everything was perfect, especially the generous, delicious breakfast. For me, the savory strudel alone is worth the price of admission.

We were there the last week of August, and the breakfast was amazing: plenty of homemade cakes and biscuits. Being close to the sea and the main road made getting around and planning our days convenient. We had booked the first-floor apartment, though, and it was so dark. The windows are small, the furniture is dark, and the bulbs barely lit anything. I had to use my phone flashlight to read, which was the worst. The shower stall was broken and patched up with a curtain that wouldn't close, so the bathroom flooded every time. There was just one TV in the living room, about the size of my phone screen, and its remote was broken. We had to get up whenever we wanted to change channels. Some things could have made the stay more pleasant, even if they weren't terrible.

I spent 10 days here and will treasure them for the rest of the year. I found friendship, smiles, and peace, and we'll definitely return next year. Greis, the owner, is caring, attentive, and always available, and she pampers you with homemade cakes and cookies for a fabulous breakfast. Norma, her lively, energetic cleaning lady, keeps the rooms clean and tidy. The place is close to the sea, the small town of Lido Adriano, and everything else. The value for money is top-notch, in my opinion. Five stars still don't feel like enough.

We stayed for the central two weeks of August and found it a great choice if you're after somewhere quiet and clean. Every room has a kitchen available for use, air conditioning, a small TV, and a large balcony overlooking the main street. Breakfast was excellent, though it wasn't a buffet. Recommended.