Hotel Mercure La Gradisca - Rimini, Italy 

Okay location, just a short stroll from main promenade and beach. The room we had was smallish but did have 2 double beds. They must give the smaller rooms to internet shoppers as i looked in a few other rooms that were being turned down and they were much larger...so call direct to get a bigger room. The front desk staff were extremely helpful...

Had a very pleasant long weekend stay at the Mercure. The hotel's nicely located, 150 yds back from the main promenade at the northern end of Rimini's main beach, which for my money is by far the nicer end of town. There's a good selection of restaurants, bars and shopping very close by, and you have plenty of the standard, well equipped private beaches to choose from. The hotel's relatively small, with only 50 or so rooms. It's decoration is a touch esoteric, a major homage to Federico Fellini, with lots of 'fresco' type paintings, posters and film memorabilia around. Maybe a bit kitsch, but on the classier side of kitsch ! The room we had was a touch on the small side - two beds that I'd describe as largish singles, rather than doubles. The esoteric decor continued, with a fresco over the beds and striking wall decoration. It came equipped with minibar and multi channel TV. The bathroom was compact too - sink, bidet, no bath, and probably the smallest shower I've ever come across. It was however kept very clean during our stay, in common with the rest of the room. Stayed on a room and breakfast rate - and the breakfast was the standard continental fare of fruits, cheeses, cold meats, pastries and cereals. A good selection of all, washed down with great coffee. Hotel staff were very friendly and obliging throughout. All-in-all, a very reasonable and individual hotel choice in RImini.