My night’s accommodation in Rimini was in the Accor operated Mercure Rimini Lungomare (lungomare is Italian for seafront). I suspect that this is quite a busy hotel during the summer months, although I can’t imagine that the demand is quite as high in November. I noticed several hotels along the seafront just close up for the winter months.
My room was upgraded and I had a rather nice balcony.
After I had worked out how to open the door (I suspect it was a child lock, so that will of course defeat me for some time) this was the view from my balcony. I always think this is lovely, but then promptly never go back out onto the balcony.
My very nice private balcony, which I didn’t go back out onto after looking out here.
Very lovely.
I’m not sure exactly what they are, but they were very nice.
The staff member at reception was particularly friendly and personable when I checked-in, so I felt very welcome. He mentioned that I could have a free drink between 19:00 and 21:00 which I privately thought seemed a bit limited for the bar opening. He then explained that this was extra to my welcome drink, which I could have at any time, and it was a hotel’s way of welcoming guests with snacks and a drink. I very much liked this arrangement.
These were the free snacks offered in the evening and this is something I’d like to see in many other locations.
I went for white wine, which I thought was very Italian.
I then went off for my two hour long walk and decided to switch back to beer. Well, Peroni, which is similar. And some more snacks. I sat outside to be continental although I think it was about minus three.
Breakfast the next morning, which had a fine selection of meats, cheeses, breads and the like.
Delicious.
There was no shortage of Nutella.
My first course.
I liked my first croissant, so I had another one. This pistachio tart thing was also very delicious.
Richard would have liked this, make your own orange juice from, well, oranges. I had quite a few glasses of this.
Anyway, I really liked this hotel, with no noise disturbances either internally or externally. I liked the welcome gift, the welcome beer, the welcome wine and the welcome food, so I definitely felt welcome. The hotel was spotless, the staff were friendly and the nightly rate was very reasonable. The breakfast was delicious and this Accor Hotel certainly surprised and delighted me.