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Rimini

Open Hotel

★★★★
9.0
Booking score
4.7
Google rating
★★★★
Star rating
≈2022
Built / renovated
3+
Highest floor guests reported
3%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2022 ·Location 4.7
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Open Hotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google154 reviews read4-star

As of 1 October 2026, 154 guest reviews give Open Hotel 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Modern, minimalist design aesthetic with thoughtful architectural details and high-quality designer furniture (Lago brand) that creates a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere 28 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Open Hotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Housekeeping neglect on multi-night stays with towels not changed for four days and rooms not cleaned or tidied
  • Management apathy and poor conflict resolution when guest's car was blocked by owner's vehicle—owner showed no urgency or apology despite being notified
  • Serious hygiene breach with soiled waste from previous guest left in bathroom trash bin upon arrival
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms on street-facing side (Viale Vespucci) experience more street noise
What guests praise

Open Hotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

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

  • Modern, minimalist design aesthetic with thoughtful architectural details and high-quality designer furniture (Lago brand) that creates a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere 28 reviews
  • Exceptionally high-quality, abundant breakfast buffet with fresh pastries made daily by on-site pastry chef, varied sweet and savory options, and extended hours until 11:30 AM 52 reviews
  • Genuinely caring and multilingual staff who anticipate guest needs, remember names, offer personalized service, and go significantly beyond standard hospitality expectations 48 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Open Hotel?

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  • Room 306 noted as exceptionally quiet despite central location
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Open Hotel

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What guests love

Modern, minimalist design aesthetic with thoughtful architectural details and high-quality designer furniture (Lago brand) that creates a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere (28×)
Exceptionally high-quality, abundant breakfast buffet with fresh pastries made daily by on-site pastry chef, varied sweet and savory options, and extended hours until 11:30 AM (52×)
Genuinely caring and multilingual staff who anticipate guest needs, remember names, offer personalized service, and go significantly beyond standard hospitality expectations (48×)
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Watch-outs · 3 recorded

Housekeeping neglect on multi-night stays with towels not changed for four days and rooms not cleaned or tidied (1×)
Management apathy and poor conflict resolution when guest's car was blocked by owner's vehicle—owner showed no urgency or apology despite being notified (1×)
Serious hygiene breach with soiled waste from previous guest left in bathroom trash bin upon arrival (1×)
Parking note. Problematic — Parking is paid, difficult to find spaces in the surrounding area, and requires booking in advance to avoid fines and frustration.

What guests report

View
Rooms on beachfront side have pleasant sea views; some rooms face trash bins or lack private balconies (French windows only)
Bed & mattress
Exceptionally comfortable mattresses and high-quality linens consistently praised as best in class
Bathroom & water
Spacious with large rainfall showers, excellent water pressure, modern fixtures; minimal shelf/storage space for toiletries
Wi-Fi
WiFi mentioned as problematic during at least one stay; unreliable connection
Breakfast
Exceptional quality, abundant variety, fresh pastries made daily, extended hours until 11:30 AM—highly worth it; limited vegetarian options noted
AC / heating
Works excellently and reliably, though some units blow directly onto beds making overnight use uncomfortable

Local knowledge

Book parking in the hotel garage in advance during summer months to avoid spending hours searching the neighborhood
Request rooms away from the main street (Viale Vespucci) if noise sensitivity is a concern despite overall soundproofing
Breakfast ends at 11:30 AM and checkout is 11:00 AM, so plan accordingly or request late checkout
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Room 306 noted as exceptionally quiet despite central location
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms on street-facing side (Viale Vespucci) experience more street noise
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 18% of reviews mention design
  • Minimalist modern design with Lago furniture
  • Sophisticated, refined aesthetic compared to standard hotels
  • Modern boutique-style architecture with attention to small details
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Questions about Open Hotel

How is Open Hotel rated?
Open Hotel scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Open Hotel?
HotelShortlist analysed 154 guest reviews for Open Hotel to build this verified profile.
Is Open Hotel a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Open Hotel is a 4-star property in Rimini.
What do guests love about Open Hotel?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Modern, minimalist design aesthetic with thoughtful architectural details and high-quality designer furniture (Lago brand) that creates a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere
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How Open Hotel Compares to Other Rimini Hotels

Open Hotel: Booking.com 9.0/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Rimini:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-10-01.