In the world there are many fans of the Adriatic, andespecially the coast of this sea in Italy. Despite the fact that it is difficult to find free beaches in this country, the level of service, the abundance of historical attractions, the hospitality of locals and the magnificent cuisine attract thousands of tourists every year.
Especially popular is the area called"Riccione, Cattolica and Marittima." These three settlements form a kind of resort agglomeration. Hotels of different stars lined up along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. And just a short distance north of Riccione lies the ancient city of Rimini - with many historical and cultural attractions.
In this article we will talk about the Hotel Gran SanBernardo 3. Despite the name, which refers us to the Alpine pass Gran San Bernard, this hotel has nothing mountainy. It stands on the first line of the sea and has its own beach.
Administrative Hotel Gran San Bernardo 3belongs to Riccione. However, it stands to the north of the center of this resort town. But right on the road, on which buses run (No. 11) and trolleybuses between Rimini and Riccione. Their stop ("Beach 125") is right outside the hotel. Buses and trolleybuses go strictly on schedule (in the daytime with an interval of eight minutes). So the question of how to get to the hotel from the airport to them. Fellini in Rimini, you can not worry.
To the center of Riccione, walk about twentyminutes. This interesting town is called the "Green Pearl of the Adriatic". In addition to parks, here is the largest water park in Europe. There is a dolphinarium at the resort. But the most important thing for the sake of what tourists come to Riccione is the thermal springs. Their four species (bromo-iodine, manganese, hydrochloric and sulfurous), and therefore the range of diseases that are treated in the spa is very wide.
It's a small cozy hotel.It occupies a four-storey building with an attic. The name in honor of the Alpine mountain pass is reinforced by wooden balconies in the style of a Swiss chalet. The hotel has a small area occupied by a green Mediterranean garden. In the building there is an elevator, and the tourists' opinions are recommended to ask when you check in on the upper floors.
Across the road through which there is a pedestriantransfer, is a private equipped hotel beach. Despite the fact that this area is between Rimini and Riccione, the area can not be called a bedroom. Around there are other hotels, there are many shops, cafes and restaurants.
One of the water parks in Riccione, Beach Village,is only six hundred meters from the hotel. Tourists celebrate the beautiful embankment, along which it is pleasant to stroll in the evening. The hotel positions itself as a place where bicyclists like to stop. For this category of tourists there is a garage and a repair shop.
A small hotel barely has fiftynumbers. All of them belong to the same category - "Standard". But still the numbers vary, and significantly. There are family rooms, where besides the matrimonial bed there is a bunk bed for children. The best option for booking is in the Hotel Gran San Bernardo 3 - balcony sea view. Some rooms (not all of them) also have balconies, but they go to other hotels that surround the "Gran San Bernardo 3".
The lobby is located on the first floor of the building.restaurant with terrace, reception. Guests lodge since the second tier and above. In Italian hotels, especially in the "troika", the rooms are tiny. But their plus is a stylish design. Everything is very beautiful and festive. The insufficient area of twenty square meters is compensated by the rich technical equipment. In addition to the ceiling fan, there is also air conditioning. A flat-screen TV hangs on the wall. The bathroom has a hairdryer.
Hotel Gran San Bernardo 3 has already included breakfasts incost of rooms. They are served in the hotel restaurant on the first floor. But the tables are also on the street, on the terrace under the marquises. Breakfasts are held in a buffet style. Many tourists complain that Italians are used to eating very little in the morning. That's why in most hotels for breakfast offered an espresso cup and some pastries. But in the hotel "Gran San Bernardo" this meager set is supplemented with yoghurts, muesli, cheese-and-meat cuts and juices.
As the hotel caters to cyclists in theirtrips to Italy, here you can order packed lunches. Many tourists book half board at the hotel. Then for dinner they are waiting for delicious dishes of Italian cuisine. Serving for the evening meal waiters on the custom menu. You can choose one dish from soups, snacks, second courses and desserts. But drinks at dinner are not included in the half-board price and are paid separately.
The skill of the chefs in the hotel restaurant was highrated reviews. Dinners were just wonderful, the menu always changed. In addition, at the meal there was a common table filled with various vegetables and snacks that could be taken unlimitedly. The choice was offered one of three dishes. There was always something vegetarian on the list, so this category of tourists was also satisfied. Taken the wine can not be finished in one sitting. An open bottle with the number of your room will be put in the fridge and brought to you the next day. By the way, dinners can be changed for dinners - they are also served on the menu.
Breakfast tourists described as good. There was no fruit, but you can drink excellent coffee as much as you want. And snack while doing first-class Italian pastries.
Directly across the road from the Gran San Bernardo 3 hotel(in front of the entrance to the beach) there is a restaurant with democratic prices where you can have lunch. The second course, salad and a glass of wine will cost about fifteen euros. In the nearby streets of Dante and Ciccarini, you will find many cafes, pizzerias, restaurants, and boutiques.
They do not go to Italy entirely across the sea, but it wouldunfairly not to mention him. Directly across the road is the private sandy beach of the Gran Hotel San Bernardo 3. It’s well equipped. There are a number of cabanas for dressing up, so no need to stand in line, shower, sun beds, umbrellas, toilet, volleyball and ping-pong tables. Rescuers watch over the floating ones. And even when the sea is stormy and a red flag is hung on the beach, signaling that it is impossible to enter the water, they are on alert and are on duty with inflatable rafts. People on the beach are not very many. Since this is not the center of the city, the sea is very clean. The bottom is shallow, and in summer the water warms up so much that it becomes just hot. Italians are very child-loving, and many of the beaches in Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica and Marittima have children's animation. The coast of Gran San Bernardo is no exception.
And again it should be mentioned that Gran San Bernardo3 (Riccione) specializes in accepting cyclists. But even if you do not belong to those, the hotel will instill in you a love for this type of transport. You can rent a bike for free, including children and teenagers. The terrain here is flat, the paths are equipped, isolated from both road transport and pedestrians, and therefore you will get pleasure from driving.
In addition to the restaurant, the hotel also has a bar, whereYou can relax with a drink. "Wi-Fi" in the hotel is paid, complain reviews, and expensive - two euros per hour. In Italy, the problem is to find free beaches. And then - at the side. The suite double room includes one umbrella and two loungers, regardless of the number of guests. On site there is parking, as well as a tennis court and gym. Pets are allowed in the hotel. Valuables can be stored in a safe (five euros per week).
Hotel Gran San Bernardo 3 (Rimini) forlittle guests installed a playground in the fresh air. The restaurant has high chairs for babies and, that the tourists highly appreciated, the children's menu. On request and at an additional cost in the room can set the cradle. You can also use the services of a professional nanny. Tourists liked the pricing policy for children. Kids who are under three years old live in the hotel absolutely free. Children from three to seven years - for half the price. And for the age of seven - twelve, the hotel has a discount of twenty percent.
The main thing for which they go to Italy is its richhistorical and cultural heritage. The Gran San Bernardo Riccione 3 Hotel enjoys a strategic position for sightseeing in the Emilia-Romagna region. Only fifteen minutes by bus or trolley, and you are in Rimini - an ancient city with unforgettable architecture, many museums and art galleries. Also nearby is the dwarf state of San Marino. Yes, and in the resort of Riccione, Cattolica and Marittima have something to see. This is the ancient castle of Gradar, in the very south of Emilia-Romagna. It is located in Cattolica. In the resort towns a lot of entertainment for families. In Europe’s largest park, Aquafan, there are five huge heated pools with artificial waves, solariums, a jacuzzi, and picnic areas. There are courses in swimming and scuba diving, and in the evenings there are discos. Waterpark "Beach Village" is located closer to the "Gran San Bernardo" (half a kilometer). It is located right on the beach and offers heated pools with water slides.
Tourists appreciated the location of the hotel.regarding landmarks and transport routes. They liked the food in the hotel, it is of high quality and varied. The rooms are small, but they have everything you need to relax. The hotel provides a wealth of services, including free bike rental. A free beach with sun beds and umbrellas is an added bonus. Many tourists said that they would come here again with pleasure.
