What to say? Perfetto! The Grand Hotel in Rimini was on my to do list since several years but never had the opportunity to come. Rimini in winter is very quiet but you can appreciate the walks on the beach, the old town, the nearby villages and of course the excellent cuisine! The hotel is the best in town and it is one of those special places that combine history, old world elegance, comfort. We were greeted by Giampaolo and Lubi (hope it’s written like that), escorted to our beautiful room (guess we were upgraded) in a friendly and professional way…a good start. The room was beautiful, elegantly appointed with original antiques; the bathroom very spacious with a jacuzzi bathtub (a bit difficult to use). It was night but the following morning we could enjoy the nice view on the Fellini Park and the sea from our big terrace and a second romantic balcony. Breakfast was a delight, perhaps one of the best we have ever seen, with lot of choice of extreme quality; service again was friendly but very professional (special mention for Dalida, a true maîtresse de maison, and Cristina). We had dinner once in the restaurant and it was very pleasant. Food was elegant and the desserts excellent! The gardens were immaculate as well as the housekeeping of the whole property. Cleaning levels at the highest standards. I work in a hotel and I am a very difficult guest lol. When we travel, I like to choose the hotels…it doesn’t matter the category, I like hotels that are “kept” with attention to the little things. Here everything was perfect! Last but not least: in winter rates are very affordable. So, if you want to feel like the previous illustrious guests, do not hesitate!