Hotel Gradisca

This was our first holiday abroad in 8 years and it truly couldn’t have been any better. It’s always difficult to know what you’re going to find when you book a hotel online, especially when you’re on a budget. I wanted somewhere that would be in a lively area for my 19 year old daughter, and near the beach for me so I could relax. I read hundreds of reviews about the hotels in Rimini, and Hotel La Gradisca stood out for me. It’s situated in a great location. It’s about a two minute walk from the beach and less than a minute from a myriad of shops, cafes and restaurants. We had great food and great service at: Rossopommodoro (Pizza & Pasta!) Lido (HUGE steaks!), Sbionta (everything!) and there is a fantastic gelateria called 3Bis on the corner, just up from the hotel, which serves the most delicious ice creams! La Gradisca is inspired by the famous Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. Every room contains artwork that is a tribute to him. Our spacious room was kept clean and made comfortable by two extremely hard-working ladies - Lola and Gabriella. We had two balconies and could see the sea from both. We were on a corner so we could see the sunrise from one balcony and the sunset from the other. I truly can’t praise this hotel and it’s staff highly enough. ALL the staff were friendly, helpful and just lovely. When our flight was delayed and there were no taxis at the airport, night receptionist Angelo came and collected us in his own car and took us to the hotel - and he was genuinely surprised when I tipped him for his trouble. Receptionists; Anna, Alina, and Mary looked after us during the daytimes and they were efficient and delightful! Breakfast was from 7:30 to 11 and there is literally something for everyone. Special shout out to wonderful Marie and Cristina who looked after us in the dining area, every morning. There is a small circular swimming pool at the front of the hotel. It’s not suitable for people who want to swim a lot but it’s perfect if you just want to cool off after sunbathing on one of the hotels sun beds. Be warned, the water was very cold, but I have to say, that didn’t deter my daughter. On Saturday evenings the hotel hosts a little aperitivo for everyone at no extra cost. It’s a lovely way to meet other guests and mingle a bit. There are bus stops about a minute away from the hotel, and you can get to Riccione in one direction and Rimini Centre in the other. In the centre there are many historic places to visit if you are a sightseer, and the Fellini museum is fascinating if you are interested in him or his works. There is a cheap market in town on Wednesdays and Saturdays where you can pick up some real bargains. Also, the train station is in the centre, so you can easily travel to other places if you want to. Anyway, I could waffle on, but suffice to say, if you want a reasonably priced hotel with first-class service - La Gradisca is the place to go! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️