Residence dei Due Porti

Residence dei Due Porti is a mid-range property with apartments complete with kitchenettes that are a good match for families. The entrance leads to a small, but bright and welcoming, reception area. There are maps of the local area available, as well as other useful information for tourists, plus a computer station. The property is light and clean throughout, with hallways lined with quarry tiled floors and a small communal lounge with a vending machine, seating, TV, and some tourist information leaflets. It's not exactly stylish, but guests find the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly.

The Residence dei Due Porti -- meaning "residence of the two ports" -- is located between San Remo’s old harbor and the new Marina Portosole. The location is a very central spot in the town, ideal for tourists; it's right across from the beach and only a six-minute walk to Piazza Colombo. The famous Via Matteotti, the Theatre Ariston, San Remo Casino, and the town’s designer boutiques are all within a 15-minute radius on foot. There are a large number of bars and restaurants along the seafront outside the hotel too. It’s just one block from a large convenience store, and right across the street is Europe's longest bike trail, which runs along the stunning coastline. For getting farther afield, San Remo’s train station is a 10-minute walk away, and Nice’s Cote d'Azur Airport is around 55 minutes away by car. 

Rooms at the Residence dei Due Porti are all spacious apartments. They have fairly simple and functional decor, with laminate flooring and soft furnishings in sea-inspired shades of blues and greens. The apartments are all very light and bright, and all have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, balconies, and most have fabulous sea views (some overlook a courtyard instead). Apartments come in various sizes to suit various families or groups, and they're are equipped with a full kitchen including microwave, fridge and freezer, and electric kettle. There's also a lounge area with another TV plus a DVD player. Bedrooms also have flat-screen TVs, although it's worth noting that there aren't any English-speaking channels available despite there being a large number of satellite channels. Daily housekeeping is offered and towels and bed linens are changed every two days. Bathrooms are spacious and simple; the majority just have a shower stall. While the rooms don't suffer from any street noise, walls are thin and noise from neighboring rooms can be an issue for some guests. 

Directly outside the hotel, there's a free beach, but guests of the Residence can also get discounted access to the nearby private beaches that offer deck chairs and parasols. Guests can also sunbathe on the hotel's rooftop terrace, which has fantastic panoramic views of the beach, town, harbor, and mountains, and plenty of tables, chairs, and parasols. There’s an attractive playground for young children with a good range of equipment, and free loaner bikes are available to all guests. Pets are welcome at the hotel, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the building. The Residence has on-site secure parking, although there is a small daily fee. The hotel lacks an on-site restaurant or bar, though many guests make up for this by utilizing the kitchen in their apartment to stock snacks and drinks.