The Grand Hotel Rimini has always been considered a benchmark of
luxury and Italian hospitality. Over the years it has retained its own special
faschination. Indeed, it is recognised as a national monument and is under the
protection of the Superintendent of Fine Arts.
HistoryThe Grand Hotel Rimini was designed by the South American architect
Paolo Somazzi, under the guidance of the “Società Milanese Alberghi, Ristoranti
e Affini” (Milan Hotel and Restaurant Company) It was inaugurated on July 1st
1908.
A serious fire destroyed the two decorative domes which adorned the roof in
July 1920: the domes were never replaced. The hotel, badly damaged during the
war, was reconstructed in the 1950s.
As a child, Federico Fellini oved the Grand Hotel so much that he decided to
immortalize it in some of his most famous films that gave the hotel a worldwide
fame : particularly “Amarcord” (I remember) where the inimitable and fascinating
atmosphere of the Grand Hotel are the background to some of the most memorable
scenes.
The rooms are still decorated with Venetian and French antiques of the XVIII
century, the original wooden floor (parquet) and the Venetian chandeliers have
been restored; whilst in the restaurant and the other banqueting rooms, the
furniture, the paintings and the lights reinforce the original atmosphere of the
past.
In 1994 the Grand Hotel Rimini was recognized as a national monument and it
is under the protection of the Superintendent of Fine Arts. Next to the Grand
Hotel, stands the Conference Centre. Built in 1992 and equipped with
state-of-the-art technological equipment, it is open all year long to host
meetings and conferences at national and international level.
After a few management changes along the years, in 2002 the Grand Hotel
Rimini was taken over by Advance Hotel, a young hotel management company founded
by two hotel families (The Jannotta family from Castione della Presolana-Bergamo
and the Bernardi family from Rimini). Today, the Grand Hotel Rimini is proud to
belong to the new brand Exclusive Hotels of Italy.
Restaurants
“Veranda” overlooking the swimming pool for 220 persons
“Quattro Colonne” ancient ballroom for 180 persons
“Ambra” for 80 persons
“Sole e Luna”, the exclusive Restaurant on the Hotel's private beach, for 100
persons.
Bars
An elegant Bar in perfect period style
A Bar on the beach.
Beach Day Spa
Spa on the beach for our guests during summer-time.
Children's mini club
In July and August, at the children's mini club a lot of toys, games, play area
and a lot of activities to make the younger ones have an unforgettable holiday.
Scuba diving and swimming lessons
Guests are offered the unique opportunity to benefit from individual and group
swimming lessons in Grand Hotel's swimming pool and diving lessons and open-sea
excursions.
Art therapy
Experience a new relaxing technique, create a soft ambience manipulating natural
materials, experience a new stress-free and non-verbal communication.
Fitness corner
A small fitness area with the latest fitness equipment.
The Park
A wide park of 4000m².
Tennis
A tennis court in red clay.
Water Sports
Sailing courses, match races, windsurfing and boat excursions.
Private Car Park
A private car-park which can take up to 80 cars.
Swimming Pools
A large swimming-pool in the Grand Hotel grounds
A swimming pool on the Hotel's private beach.
Private Beach
The Grand Hotel is the only hotel on the Adriatic Coast to have a private beach.
It is wide,11000m² and in fine golden sand, has its own restaurant, bar and
swimming-pool and can be used for training or team-building activities.
The Grand Hotel
117 rooms, of which 3 Regal Suites and 9 Junior Suites, furnished with
authentic eighteenth century Venetian and French antiques and provided with:
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- WI-FI technology
- Mini-bar
- Direct telephone
- Safe
WI-FI technology in every room, at the Conference Centre and common areas of
the Grand Hotel Rimini.
The Grand Hotel Residenza
51 rooms, of which 3 Junior Suites, furnished in neo-classic style and
provided with:
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- WI-FI technology
- Mini-bar
- Direct telephone
- Safe
