Via Marradi 12, Lido Di Savio, Italy | (888) 551-4925
Kid-centered amenities, including an on-site pediatrician, play
room, and club activities for little ones
Food and drinks, including wine and beer, are offered all day as part of all-inclusive package
Theme nights feature a yummy chocolate fountain
Buffet has stations with freshly cut meats and
chef-made baby food
Safe and well-maintained swimming area at private beach
Nothing besides other hotels within walking distance
Rooms and hotel interior are devoid of color and character
Can be noisy with children everywhere
Popular with local families, the Hotel Palace Lido is is a bit cheaper than many hotels along the Riviera. There
is nothing spectacular about the building itself or the rooms, but the all-inclusive nature of the place, including access
to restaurants at other hotels in the chain, makes it an unbeatable deal for
families with small children in particular. With a private beach on the Lido di
Savio, daily kid-centered entertainment, an on-site pediatrician,
and a cruise ship-like abundance of food and drinks, the Hotel Palace Lido offers a ton of convenient and worthwhile amenities.
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Scene
Not much for character or decor, but inexpensive rates
The gray concrete exterior of the Lido leaves something to be desired, but the surrounding grounds -- full of fresh flowers
and green foliage, not to mention the expansive private beach -- offset the architectural blah-ness. The spacious lobby has padded benches and metal-legged chairs, and is connected to a TV room
where movies and videos are played. The latter looks and feels much like a
classroom -- an example of the hotel's focus on being kid-friendly. The beach is lined with perfectly straight rows of lounge chairs and
umbrellas. Back inside, the hallways and stairways are almost
completely devoid of decoration, but the glass elevator looks out to the
beach and sea. The main restaurant also follows the
no-frills decoration plan, but has awesome views of the beach from its glass
window. Because it is a hotel geared toward families, there are toys and activities for kids everywhere, from the large bouncy play area on the beach, to
the foosball and games near the beach bar, to the dedicated nursery of colorful tables, to the baby food specialty area at the restaurant buffet.
Location
Directly on beach, several minutes away from shops and bars
Located right on the beach of Lido di Savio, the hotel is surrounded by open space, forests, and beach. The only
attractions within walking distance are other hotels, but a bus stops around the corner -- about five minutes away -- and goes to Mirabilandia
theme park, about a 15-minute drive away. The shops, restaurants, and
nightlife of Milano Marittima are about 10 minutes away by car. The
Ravenna Railway Station is about 30 minutes away by car, and the small La Spreta
Airport is 20 minutes away. Coming from Bologna proves to be a bit of a longer trip. Driving from the center of Bologna takes about an hour and 20
minutes’ drive, while the Bologna airport is about an hour and 15 minutes away.
Rooms
Stark and plain, but clean and functional
After walking through the rest of the hotel, it will not
come as much of a surprise that the rooms are not especially colorful or
character-endowed. Barebones as they are, though, each of the Lido’s 80 rooms does in
fact have a balcony with a great view, an LCD satellite TV mounted on the
wall, a well-functioning air conditioner, safe, and hairdryer. There's even the ability to
check in on the early side. The furniture is otherwise basic. The
bathrooms are rather cramped, each equipped with just a stand-up shower, toilet,
small sink, and mirror. Families can get interconnected rooms that comfortably
sleep up to six people.
Features
Extra bonuses in the list of all-inclusives
The all-inclusive hotel package has some adult bonuses. In
addition to free access to the private beach and buffet meals with ample,
mountainous offerings of salads, pasta, baby food specialty items, and
meat-cooking stations, there are unlimited drinks that include wine and beer. The hotel’s bar also offers free drinks
around the clock, which means free coffee, cappuccino, and tea for guests to enjoy at
their leisure. Each room is assigned an umbrella and two lounge chairs on the
beach, and kids have free access to the enormous inflatable playground. The list of amenities for families is exhaustive: there is
a kids' club with activities all day, baby “parking” services, an indoor
nursery/play area, and a pediatrician on-site. Another highlight is that the hotel holds weekly theme nights featuring chocolate fountains and local
cuisine. Parking is also free, and bicycles are available to rent -- with child seats,
of course.
