Hotel Krone

We (myself and 2 teenage children) stayed here from 25-31st May 2015. From the outset, the owner/manager Giovanna went out of her way to accommodate our needs, with prompt replies to emails and flexible options regarding the room and our request for vegetarian food. The hotel has a delightful family atmosphere and is run by Giovanna and her daughters. They are all really friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to answer queries and provide information, as well as being always on hand in the reception lobby. Our room was nicely decorated in a modern style, with a good standard of cleanliness, efficient air-conditioning, a powerful, hot shower and a balcony overlooking the beautiful pine woodland that surrounds the area. We stayed full-board and enjoyed typical Italian food every day. Chips were definitely not on the menu ! As mentioned above, the staff went out of their way to accommodate our request for vegetarian food, providing us with several choices each day, including the option of a packed lunch if we were spending time away from the hotel in nearby Ravenna or at the theme park, Mirabilandia. Breakfast is Continental style, with a range of cakes and bread, as well as yoghurt, cheese and fruit. On request, you can also have fried or scrambled eggs, but don't expect bacon, sausage, beans etc as this is not the Italian way. This is not a typical English package holiday hotel. Most of the guests were Italian and German, and in fact a German party we chatted to told us that in 14 years of staying there, they had never seen any other English guests ! However, Giovanna's daughters speak excellent English and we encountered no language-barrier related problems at all. Bikes are available to hire and whilst this hotel does not have a pool, the owner also runs the nearby Hotel Sorriso, where there is a fabulous roof-top pool with panoramic views. This is available at all times to guests of Hotel Krone and is just a minutes walk away across the road. The beach is also equally near, and a discount for umbrellas/chairs is available from the hotel. A quieter beach without the lines of chairs is a 10 minute walk away, up the coast. I would recommend this hotel if you want an authentic Italian experience in a small (and pretty quiet, at the time of our visit) establishment. The accommodation is ideal for families with children of any age, or couples. My thanks to the owner for our wonderful stay :)