Grand Hotel Rimini
N. Italy: Emilia Romagna: Rimini
Built in 1908 on the Adriatic Coast, the Grand Hotel Rimini is certainly one of the "grande dame" hotels of Italy. The hotel is located in two adjacent buildings, the main building with 117 accommodations, including three Regal Suites and the Fellini residence with 51 rooms and junior suites. Many rooms in the main building have either sea view and/or garden view. Rooms feature marble bathrooms, many antique furnishings, and top of the line amenities.

The hotel is open year-round, and a minimum stay of three nights applies in high season (summertime and New Year's). In addition to its glorious wide white sand beach, which has its own beach restaurant, swimming pool, the Grand Hotel Rimini also offers a full-service spa and fitness center, on-site hairdresser and a state-of-the-art conference center. For extra pampering, there is the Beach Day Spa offering massages beachside! A children's club and musical entertainment is available every night during the summer. Non-smoking rooms are available as are connecting rooms for families (children welcome!).

A super American buffet breakfast is served here and don't miss the freshest of seafood for lunch or dinner. Dine by the pool, on the beach, or in your room. The choice is yours.

By today's standards, rates are very attractive. As an added bonus, JDB clients receive complimentary seasonal beach access to include sun umbrellas and lounges.

For those who are lured in shopping or history rather than the beach, the mosaics in Ravenna are just 45 minutes by train or car, as are numerous castles and fortresses; the historic center has an abundance of shops and restaurants; and the principality of San Marino with its outlet shopping is also nearby.