Hotel Sans Souci

the hotel is nice but the guest room is not. much space is not usable, for example, a useless corner right at the back of the door, another useless corner in the shower area. insufficient sockets. we were expecting a guest room with a little balcony, as seen on the trip.com website. it came out to be a room with an open kitchen area.

We arrived 6th May for 10 days. A perfect time for very good weather that was not too hot at a resort which becomes very busy from the beginning of June. We upgraded prior to arrival to a Full Sea View and we were not disappointed, in room 902 on the fourth floor. Our flight from Stansted to Ancona was only two hours followed by a train journey along the coast which was delightful. Other options is to fly to Rimini which is closer and more convenient Also, Bologna which has a regular direct train connection to the resort. A short taxi ride will then to bring you to the hotel. The location overlooks the beach, a quieter part of the resort, providing a impressive view along the seafront towards Rimini and beyond. It is easy to walk along the promenade which is maintained to a high standard. The beach amenities include sun loungers, umbrellas, toilets, kiosks and restaurants during the summer. Similar facilities are available to the hotel guests just a short walk away. The hotel is family owned and managed, providing a very friendly welcome The owners lead by example and with a high attention to detail. Fresh flowers and greenery is in abundance shows a feminine touch. The hotel is in fact two buildings as a result of an acquisition and has two pools. The buildings are connected by a tasteful glass staircase and "bridge". The restaurant has a natural light panoramic view across the sea and gardens below. The content of three-course menu changes every day and I cannot recall any repetition during our 10 night stay. Fresh fish is delivered daily from the close by harbour, ensuring that there is a surprise every day. The restaurant and bar teams are very professional and very friendly, Enjoying working with a welcoming smile, their approach is a big part to having happy customers It is noticeable that the drinks and wines are of good quality and reasonably priced, with a bottle of Pecorino at 17euros and a fabulous Valpolicella Ripasso Classico at 23euros. The choice of Breakfast is plentiful with the bonus of eggs cooked to order by Anna who provided us with omelettes every morning. Overall the Food and the service is excellent. We also had a club sandwich and fries one day At 15euros, it was of excellent quality and its portion very generous. One would have been sufficient for the two of us. The Reception team were excellent and helpful, including the "Night team" who keep the bar open late in the night. The Housekeeping team again operates to a very high standard in cleanliness, (just look at the guest lift for instance). The bedroom is well maintained, clean and freshly painted in white. The high thread count bed linen is a sign of high quality and the bed linen and towels were changed every day. The complimentary toiletries were also very good. The bed was firm but very comfortable. The blackout curtains contributed to a good night sleep and when closed during the day, keeps the room cool. We will not hesitate to ensure that we wi

We were not advised by our tour agent that sea front rooms were a possibility. Our initial room was fine but a touch small. We paid a small premium to upgrade and it was a whole different experience - really gave you the holiday vibe! Breakfast was superb, dinner varied from okay to weird. Reception staff were exceptional with giving help with buses etc. They were particularly kind when we had to cut short our visit because my mother was very ill