How is Hotel La Gradisca rated?

Hotel La Gradisca scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.1/5 on Google.

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HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for Hotel La Gradisca to build this verified profile.

Is Hotel La Gradisca a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hotel La Gradisca is a 4-star property in Rimini.

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Rimini

Hotel La Gradisca

Name: Hotel La Gradisca
Address: Rimini

★★★★

9.0

Booking score

4.1

Google rating

1,217

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2015

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2015 ·Location 4.1

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Verdict

Is Hotel La Gradisca Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.1/5 Google500 reviews read4-star

As of 13 September 2026, 500 guest reviews give Hotel La Gradisca 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.1/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Outstanding breakfast buffet with exceptional variety of fresh pastries, salted meats, eggs made to order, crepes, and both Italian and international options served daily until 11am. 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel La Gradisca: Which Rooms to Avoid

Many unrenovated rooms remain stuck in the 1970s-1990s with dated, worn-out furniture, broken fixtures, stained carpeting, peeling paint, and claustrophobic layouts that feel run-down and neglected. 48 reviews
Numerous rooms are genuinely tiny or microscopic with minimal space between double beds and furnishings, making it physically difficult for two people to move around or unpack belongings. 41 reviews
Bathrooms in older rooms are cramped, outdated, and poorly designed with broken shower enclosures, weak water pressure, non-functional bidets, and doors that bang into toilet or sink. 38 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Ground floor or rooms adjacent to breakfast room
Street-facing rooms (Via Amerigo Vespucci side) exposed to nightlife noise
Rooms near the bar and common areas
Rooms with older AC units that rattle and vibrate

What guests praise

Hotel La Gradisca Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel La Gradisca sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Outstanding breakfast buffet with exceptional variety of fresh pastries, salted meats, eggs made to order, crepes, and both Italian and international options served daily until 11am. 87 reviews
Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff across reception, housekeeping, and breakfast service who go out of their way to accommodate guest requests and make visitors feel genuinely cared for. 79 reviews
Prime location just steps from the beach and walking distance to the main shopping street, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access to the train station by bus or foot. 74 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel La Gradisca?

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Upper floors away from ground level and breakfast area
Rooms facing the piazza/sea rather than street-side
Back-wing rooms away from main entrance and bar area

Method

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What guests love

Outstanding breakfast buffet with exceptional variety of fresh pastries, salted meats, eggs made to order, crepes, and both Italian and international options served daily until 11am. (87×)

Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff across reception, housekeeping, and breakfast service who go out of their way to accommodate guest requests and make visitors feel genuinely cared for. (79×)

Prime location just steps from the beach and walking distance to the main shopping street, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access to the train station by bus or foot. (74×)

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Many unrenovated rooms remain stuck in the 1970s-1990s with dated, worn-out furniture, broken fixtures, stained carpeting, peeling paint, and claustrophobic layouts that feel run-down and neglected. (48×)

Numerous rooms are genuinely tiny or microscopic with minimal space between double beds and furnishings, making it physically difficult for two people to move around or unpack belongings. (41×)

Bathrooms in older rooms are cramped, outdated, and poorly designed with broken shower enclosures, weak water pressure, non-functional bidets, and doors that bang into toilet or sink. (38×)

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Parking note. Problematic — Limited free parking spaces on-site; most guests must use paid street parking (€10-15/day) or public lots, making it difficult and expensive during peak season.

What guests report

View

Rooms with sea view and balconies are significantly better; top-floor and oceanside rooms offer best views; interior-facing rooms have poor views. Best views: rooms with balconies facing the piazza and sea.

Bed & mattress

Newer renovated rooms have comfortable, large beds with quality mattresses; older unrenovated rooms have outdated narrow beds (piazza e mezza/1.5-size) with old mattresses that sag and are uncomfortable.

Bathroom & water

Renovated rooms have large showers with good water pressure; older rooms have tiny shower niches, weak water pressure, broken enclosures, and non-functional bidets. Considerable variance by room.

Wi-Fi

Reliable and fast WiFi available throughout the hotel; guests can download movies and stream without interruption.

Breakfast

High-quality buffet with exceptional variety, fresh pastries, meats, eggs made to order, crepes, and international options. Worth the stay; strongly recommended.

AC / heating

Unreliable across the board; many units malfunction, are extremely noisy, don't cool properly, or break down. Maintenance responses are slow. Major complaint in dated rooms.

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a renovated room explicitly at check-in; many rooms still have dated furnishings from the 1970s-90s while others are modern.

Arrive at breakfast early (before 10am) to get hot items like omelets and crepes; they run out quickly and service is slow during peak times.

Book a room away from the ground floor and breakfast room to minimize noise and humidity issues; upper floors tend to be quieter.

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Upper floors away from ground level and breakfast area
Rooms facing the piazza/sea rather than street-side
Back-wing rooms away from main entrance and bar area

Noisy rooms to avoid

Ground floor or rooms adjacent to breakfast room
Street-facing rooms (Via Amerigo Vespucci side) exposed to nightlife noise
Rooms near the bar and common areas
Rooms with older AC units that rattle and vibrate

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 9% of reviews mention design

Hotel themed entirely on Federico Fellini's film Amarcord with each room featuring character-specific hand-painted murals and artwork
Unique artistic interiors with murals, character illustrations, and Fellini-inspired design elements throughout common areas and corridors
Retro 1970s aesthetic intentionally preserved to evoke mid-century Italian cinema with artistic decor and thematic consistency

Family facilities

Small outdoor pool with loungers and seating areas
Family rooms with multiple beds available
Ground-floor accessibility and elevator service

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