Hotel Biancamano

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I came to this hotel because I was competing in the World Duathlon competition 2008 and it was our team hotel, close to the race site. I arranged to stay one extra night, one day before I left from N America thru Laterooms - it was cheaper than the team's booking rate! The hotel was relatively easy to find ( I drove from Milan airport, arriving at 3:30am after warning them that I would be this late). I had printed off a map from google maps and so knew how to find it. The single room was huge by European standards - a kingsize bed, large closet, plenty of space to store my bike and bikebox. I had a second floor room facing south - it had a large shutter operating from inside the room, to keep out light whenever you needed to. The room had a high ceiling, was clean, simply decorated with light coloured wood and navy carpet, light yellow walls - very relaxing decor. The bathroom is clean and white, small shower, but good for one person. Water temperature seemed to vary depending on the time of day. I had to ask a maid to show me how to turn on the light in the bathroom - it operated from the switch by a hair/body dryer. TV and mini fridge in room - TV had few channels: german or italian channels, and poor reception on some. A buffet Breakfast (substantial by European standards) was included in the 40euro room price - cereals, fruit, canned fruits, pastries, bread rolls, and many jams, juices, scrambled eggs, and cold meat/cheese with a grill to make panini-style sandwich. Coffee was served in small help yourself jugs, with hot milk to make cafe au lait, but one could order cappucino or espresso etc if you wanted. The main entrance to the hotel had a small bar area where one could get a coffee/tea or drink at anytime. I did not use the restaurant for any other meals, but a prix-fixed menu was available each day for lunch or dinner. The 2 hotel elevators were small. The hotel was clean, staff were very helpful and friendly - speaking English, and Italian (not sure if other languages). Free wifi was available in the rooms, but the in-room phone was not able to make outside calls - this seemed to be a problem with most of the rooms our team had. There was a phone in the lobby one could use, but it was right beside a guest-use computer (free also) and the whirring of the hard drive made it hard to hear on the phone. There was also no privacy for a phonecall. There was a pool outside near the entrance but I did not use it. It looked clean and well-kept, despite the huge plane trees losing leaves nearby. There was free parking spaces for guest. There was some outside noise one night - music, but I am not sure where it was coming from - another room, or a disco/hotel down the road? It didn't bother me, but might some people. The hotel is 2 short blocks to the beach, and close to Piazza Fellini - and a great restaurant called 900 (Novecento) a small walk away. I'd stay here again any time.

Hotel is very central and near to beach. Rooms were clean. We stayed in a family room which had bunk beds and a double bed. en suite and balcony. Pool and sun terraces were nice. The hotel offers bike hire free of charge however we were only staying two nights and did not have an opportunity to use this. The breakfast buffet was good with plenty of choice. This was a good 3* hotel and good value for money.

Room available even though we arrived prior to stated check-in time of 2pm. We made use of the free safety deposit box and bike hire. Reception staff very helpful thorughout our stay and gave us a discount card to use when visitng the beach.

Brilliant hotel for the money we paid, sea view as well! Staff very friendly and helpful.