La Gradisca

This is a modern hotel inspired by the famous Italian film director Federico Fellini. The public areas, like the rooms, the hall, the restaurant and the conference rooms, have been designed to recreate a fantastic and fairytale world, inspired by the legendary films of Amarcord and La Dolce Vita. The 52-room hotel was fully refurbished in 2008 and features air conditioning, a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe and lift access. There is an on-site bar and Internet access (fees apply) and room and laundry services (fees may apply) are provided.

Location

This business hotel is located in Rimini's main shopping district. It lies just 50 metres from the beach and only 5 minutes from the railway station, as well as from Rimini's historic centre with its antique buildings, Roman Arch and Tiberius Bridge. Guests will find a number of restaurants, bars, pubs, public transport links, shops and nightlife spots in the hotel's immediate vicinity. The city of Bologna can be reached in 90 minutes by car or by public transport links.

Rooms

Each room features a painting representing a character or a scene from one of Fellini's movies. They all come with all the modern comforts, such as individually regulated air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, satellite TV with pay per view channels, modem socket for Internet access, wireless Internet access, minibar and a safe. King-size beds and balconies/terraces are provided and the en suite bathrooms have been fitted with a bathtub/shower and a hairdryer.

Sport

The hotel grounds are home to a hot tub and sun loungers and parasols. Outside of the hotel, guests will find a sports centre (3 km), Santa Monica racetrack (in Misano, 20 km) and Rimini Stadium (1 km). Beach and water sports include boat excursions, deep-sea fishing/sea fishing, pedal boating and sailing.

Meals

The hotel offers bed and breakfast, half-board, full-board and all-inclusive stays. A rich international breakfast buffet awaits guests each morning in the hotel's La Dolce Vita restaurant, which is a themed dining area, drawing inspiration from the films of Fellini. Paintings of famous film scenes adorn the walls, while the restaurant's decor reflects the legendary director's eye for vivid colours. Guests can choose from a menu offering international dishes, local specialities and a range of Italian wines at lunchtime and dinner.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.

Notes

The triple and quadruple rooms comprise two non-separable queen-size beds. There is no space for extra beds in these rooms. Complimentary cots are provided for babies on request (subject to availability).

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