Viale Gramsci 95, Riccione, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Wide variety of rooms with pool or sea views
Breakfast buffet and dinner included in rate options
Entertainment and theme park excursions for children
Full spa with sauna, cold cavern, and Turkish bath
Extensive activities and services for cyclists
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Weekly pool parties thrown by hotel (a con for some)
Restaurant and three bars
Large roof terrace
Free Wi-Fi
Not directly on the beach
Basic rooms are small
No fitness center
Fee for secure parking
No in-room coffeemakers
The Hotel Belvedere is a great mix of luxury amenities and informal atmosphere, run by a hands-on owner and her attentive staff. The location, ambiance, pool, and extensive spa facilities have broad appeal, but the hotel caters especially to traveling cyclists, capitalizing on the region's fame as a popular bike touring destination with daily guided excursions, rentals, and a repair shop. It's not on the beach, but it's close enough (two blocks) to be an option for those who want sand and sea time. The most basic rooms are small, but different layouts and sizes are available and each is uniquely furnished. Weekly parties, group outings, and the neighborhood's nightlife make this a fantastic spot for socializing, but travelers seeking a quieter stay can look at other nearby seaside hotels such as the Atlantic Hotel Riccione.
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Scene
Luxurious and warm, with a lively social setting
From the street, a break in a wall of foliage reveals the Hotel Belvedere and the foot of a small bridge that spans its outdoor pool, providing a mini-overpass to the property’s entrance. An adjacent staircase curves around the hotel’s white exterior up to a rooftop terrace. Once inside the lobby, the elegant atmosphere is tempered by warm earth tones and a friendly staff led by the owner, who personally attends to her guests. Cyclists and adventurous groups looking to tour the countryside from a luxurious base camp are some of the most regular visitors.
Location
On a street bustling with nightlife, two blocks from the beach
Located in Riccione on Viale Antonio Gramsci, the hotel is surrounded by shops and bars that get packed during evening hours. The beach and the Adriatic Sea are just two blocks away, but you have to cross a congested road on the way to the seaside boardwalk. Viale Ceccarini's popular stretch of boutique shopping is also within walking distance, as is a train station. In the center of the Eastern Riviera, Riccione is a major coastal tourist destination with popular beaches and a vibrant nightlife filled with theme parks and discos. It's also a popular cycling locale with paths winding between vineyards and castles along cobbled streets. By car, the hotel is four hours to Rome, under three hours to Venice, and less than 15 minutes to Federico Fellini International Airport.
Rooms
Sophisticated, upscale rooms that vary in size and decor
Each room at the Belvedere is different, both in terms of decor and architecture: Some spaces are open with high ceilings, while others have skylights and low vaulted ceilings. Some units have hardwood floors, while others are tiled. Balconies vary in size and arrangement as well, with ocean views offered. The Basic Rooms are small with minimal amenities, but uniquely styled with a modest and homey aesthetic. The larger Glamour units live up to their name. Each has been updated with designer furniture and decor that varies from monochromatic and futuristic to gaudy and glittering. Bathrooms are clean and modern with boutique toiletries. All rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a safe, and mini-fridges, but oddly, no coffeemaker.
Features
Guided bicycle tours, full spa facilities, and weekly theme party
Biking is big here, and the hotel caters to cyclists with everything from on-site rentals of state-of-the-art De Rosa race bikes to free, daily guided touring of the area's popular bike routes. Cyclist facilities include a secure room with a small workshop and bike wash area with cleaning equipment free of charge (though repairs cost extra unless you’ve rented from them). The hotel also provides a packed lunch with an energy drink for your ride if you booked as a biking guest. Some guided rides even feature a barbecue lunch stop at the country home of the hotel owner.
The on-site spa features an array of massage options and body treatments as well as a scented sauna, cold cavern, and Dead Sea salt bath. The Belvedere’s weekly party night is also a happening affair with dinner and drinks, held either at the pool or down at the beach with live music and DJs. Rates include a free breakfast buffet and dinner with house wine; full board options are available as well. For children, activities include an on-site playground and off-site, supervised theme park excursions.
