Hotel Petrarca

The staff was very nice. They were courteous to provide detailed information and let me stay slightly after checkout while fully booked. The room and the bathroom were clean. You get descent italian style breakfast for 6 euro. The wi-fi is good, you just have to switch networks on different floors. There was a clothes dryer outside the window. The hotel is just round the corner from the main busy street but you don't get the noise. It's located 2 mins walk from metromare (to get to the train station within 3 mins) and same short walking distance from the beach, just excellent. It's worth mentioning that you don't have to book a place on the beach in advance, as suggested by the hotel, as the prices online are insane especially for a solo traveler. You can do it on the spot and choose a cheaper option (e.g. 6 euro for a bed wish a head shade).

I booked a room with a balcony, and the room didn't have an actual balcony (most of the hotel rooms do have it, though). The walls are thin, you can hear all life going on. The double room wouldn't be very spacious for two but it was perfect for one. However, I had booked the hotel 10 days before the stay in a peak season in July, so regarding the rest very few options left for the same budget the Petrarca hotel was very good.

Staff were very friendly and helpful; air conditioning worked a treat in the middle of a heat wave; beds were very comfortable and the room was spacious. It was nice to have a shaded outdoor area in front of the hotel to have a drink. I also liked that they offered breakfast at the outdoor area where we could take our dog, since they don't allow dogs into the indoor breakfast area. Breakfast offered many different options of sweet and savoury, both hot and cold - well worth the price. It's also great they offer to rent out bikes to guests for free since it takes about 35 mins to walk into the town centre.

Wi-fi did not work in room. A mini fridge would have been handy especially in the middle of summer, just to be able to keep our bottles of water cool. Having said that, staff were very obliging at helping us keep our items in their fridge behind the bar at reception. I had also initially sent messages requesting parking reservation, but received no response as to whether this was confirmed. But when we arrived, staff at reception noted that I had reserved parking. It would have been better to confirm this beforehand and to inform me of cost (€10/night). All went well, however, and we could park onsite.

I spend a very good time here. The people working here were very nice, and even though I arrived before 14h00, I was able to get the keys to my room early! The hotel is well situated, around 25min from the train station by foot, 5min away from the beach. The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. I slept like the dead XD All and all, things were very good, I'll definitely take a room here again if I ever come back to Rimini!

Nice hotel, great breakfast with various choices. Super nice staff friendly, excellent communication, they really try very hard and manage to fulfill your every need. We felt very welcome. The beach is very close, rooms get cleaned every day, very clean hotel. The free bicycles are a very smart move, you can save a lot of money with transport moving around.

There was a party in a room one night and couldn't get much sleep. It wasn't the hotel's fault, only rude guests.

The friendliness and the professionalism of the staff. I also very much appreciated the kindness of the two ladies who were taking care of serving breakfast.

Unfortunately, I was unable to connect to the internet during my entire stay. The amount of shower gel and shampoo provided by the hotel was insufficient. Thus, I had to buy shower gel and shampoo.

The room was quite spacious and clean with double bed. A few steps from the beach, a few steps from Metromare transportation to take you to the center or to other places along the beach line. Stayed only one night, so did not have the chance to take advantage of free bikes or breakfast, but overall great value for the money and the staff was very friendly.

The staff was lovely and so helpfull and accomodating. I wish the room had a mini fridge, but the hotel let us use their freezer for cooling elements and such. The lady in charge of breakfast was so sweet and brought us cappuccinos with coffee art every morning.

I only wish the room had a mini fridge

THE BREAKFAST WAS THE BEST THING THOSE GIRLS IN THE CAFFETERIA MADE MY DAY ALWAYS. VERONICA, JULIYA ARE BEST GIRLS THAT SERVED THE BREAKFAST. aLSO ANGELINA AT THE RECEPTION VERY NICE AND ALWAYS SMILE

FROM AMERICA TO ITALY THE BEDS COULD BE A LITTLE WIDER AND MORE COMFORTABLE. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS GREAT.

Great selection for breakfast with various hot, cold, gluten free options. Good location, close to the beach and Metromare stop. Clean room. There is possibility to take bicycles for a ride, free of charge.

Bed was not too comfortable, one of the blinds were broken and did not open fully. I'm not fan of "leave a key in a bowl before going out" approach. Had to call reception couple of times to turn on AC

I like the hotel itself. Location is great. People who work there are very nice and friendly. Especially Lorenco, the guy on the front desk, was really helpful and he provide us much information and advises. He was really friendly and kind! He spoke perfect English with us. Hotel is super close to the beach and central station. Location is nice and close to most of the places. Room was big and clean with air-conditioner and huge balcony. Even that we stay only 3 days we got clean towels and room servise every day. Overall the vacation there was really nice with positive emotions. Also think that we really like was the free bikes that were available for hotel guests. With them you can reach any part of the city without problems.

Our 1 st night in the room next to us one baby was crying from 1.30 until 4.00 am. Also people were screaming in the same room and it was impossible to sleep. On the next day we asked the girl on the reception if they have quite hours and she said no which is very pity. It is more like recommendation to have it in the hotel policy in future.