Hotel Stresa

Getting around was easy from here: the airport and sea are nearby, and there are bus stops, shops, and restaurants close at hand. The staff were warm and quick to help whenever we needed something, so everything went smoothly. Our room felt a little dated, though it was very clean, and having a balcony was a nice extra.

The staff were lovely and very service-minded, and the place was clean. The area works well if your plans mostly involve the beach, but it’s about 5 km from the city centre, so you depend on the bus to get there and back. There isn’t much going on around Miramare when the weather turns poor. I wouldn’t recommend early or mid-May for a visit because it can be cold, bad, and unpredictable, though that’s not the hotel’s fault. That solo room, though, wow. I’ve seen prison rooms bigger and better. It was only 8 m2, with the bathroom partly open to the room and not even a curtain. Everything felt old and outdated. The fridge wasn’t on when I arrived and smelled odd, the TV was mounted about 2 metres up the wall and hurt my neck to watch, and noise came from all directions, including the stairs and other guests. If you book, I’d suggest getting a room with a balcony. I’d expect that to have a separate bathroom and bedroom area.

The staff were friendly and helpful all around, and they made us feel at home. Our room was very clean and had what we needed for either a short or longer stay. Just know the rooms aren’t soundproof. It’s a cozy hotel, close to the beach and transport stations.

We had a good stay and would recommend this reasonably priced hotel in Rimini. Our family of four had enough room, with bunk beds for the kids, air conditioning, and a small fridge to chill our beers. The beach was about a five-minute walk away, with plenty of restaurants nearby. There’s no restaurant at the hotel, but breakfast is arranged at a nearby hotel for €6, with a preselected option. Parking isn’t reserved, though we found a spot on a parallel road nearby. The reception and cleaning staff were all lovely, always smiling. I’d pick this place again on my next visit.