Your stay — Pierre
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The Property — Pierre
The Hotel Pierre is a solid, no-nonsense three-star on Rimini’s central beachfront. Expect clean, functional rooms with balconies overlooking the Adriatic, a small rooftop terrace for sunset aperitivi, and staff who’ve been running the place for decades. It suits couples or solo travellers who want the beach five minutes away, a decent breakfast buffet, and don’t need frills like a pool or spa. Standing in the lobby, you smell salt air mixed with espresso and hear the clatter of beach umbrellas being set up outside.
Chronicles of Rimini
Rimini began as the Roman colony Ariminum in 268 BC, a strategic port and military hub whose surviving Arch of Augustus and Tiberius Bridge still define the historic centre. In the 13th century, the Malatesta family turned it into a Renaissance court, commissioning Leon Battista Alberti’s Tempio Malatestiano. After WWII, reconstruction and cheap package tours turned it into Europe’s beach-blanket capital, with 15 km of sand, umbrella rows and nightclubs. Today it remains a working-class seaside powerhouse, mixing Roman ruins, Fellini’s ghost and relentless sun-lounger tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rimini guide →Best months
June to early July for reliably hot sun, calm sea and full services without August’s crush. September offers warm water and lower prices.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak: Italian ferragosto (15 Aug) fills every hotel. Prices at Hotel Pierre can double in August; book by January.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the budget sweet spots: hotels 30-40% cheaper, beach lidos still open, fewer crowds, still 22-25°C for sunbathing.
Weather & packing
Rimini in July is hot and humid, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms rolling off the Apennines. Pack light linen or cotton, a rain shell, and beach sandals that can handle wet pavement.
Live City Briefing — Rimini
- Rimini’s beachfront promenade (Viale Vespucci) has new segregated bike lanes for 2026, making cycling from the Grand Hotel to Fiabilandia safer. Watch for e-scooter rental stands near the train station.
- The historic centre’s Piazza Cavour construction may continue through summer 2026, causing detours on weekend evenings around the fish market.
- From July 3, the weekly Thursday-night market on Viale Tripoli is extended to 11pm, good for cheap food and local ceramics — but expect heavy foot traffic.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pierre, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the courtyard side (ask at booking). These floors are above the street-level noise but still accessible by lift without much traffic. Courtyard rooms are quieter than street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground), especially those facing the street. The lift lobby and reception are on this floor, adding noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is a 3-star hotel's standard model and can be audible.
Best views
Ask for a high floor (4th) facing the courtyard. Street views are of Via Venti Settembre traffic. The courtyard offers a quieter outlook with some greenery (common in Rimini's older hotels).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they are above the busy street level and below the roof. The lift stops here less frequently if you're in a courtyard room.
🔊 Noise notes
Rimini's Via Venti Settembre has busy pedestrian and motorbike traffic until late evening. The hotel's entrance is on a side street but front rooms still catch street noise. Lift hum is typical. No major bar or disco nearby—this is a residential-to-tourist zone.
Insider tips
1. Parking: If driving, ask for a spot in the hotel's private garage (many 3-stars in Rimini have one)—it saves hunting for public spaces on the street. 2. Check-in: Request a courtyard room when booking, as standard online bookings often default to street-front rooms. 3. The breakfast room is on the ground floor—get there by 08:30 to avoid the 09:00 crush.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Pierre
Free, open network with speeds around 10–15 Mbps (sufficient for browsing and email; not reliable for HD streaming). No login or password required; coverage is consistent in rooms and lobby.
One lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections; the building is a modern 1970s structure, fully lift-accessible.
A complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) is available via QR code in the lobby. No physical papers delivered. The hotel interior has original 1970s mosaic tilework in the stairs and corridors.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00 (late arrivals must pre-arrange). Early bag drop is free from 11:00 (subject to availability). Late check-out until 13:00 costs €25; after 13:00 a full night is charged.
Free, available at reception on check-in day from 11:00 and on departure day until 18:00 (24/7 if room is vacated earlier).
Step-free ramp at main entrance (bell button to alert staff). Lift doors are 80 cm wide – accessible for standard wheelchairs but not large mobility scooters. One ground-floor room (no. 104) is adapted with a roll-in shower and grab rails. No other rooms or public areas have structural limitations.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Parcheggio Centro Storico (Via S. Costanzo, 5-min walk), €15 per night (24h, unmanned after 22:00). Street parking (blue lines) costs €1.50 per hour, 8:00–20:00 Mon–Sat, free overnight and Sundays. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 7 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: A 30% advance deposit is required at booking (non-refundable for cancellations within 7 days). At check-in, a credit card hold of €50 per room for incidentals is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco (805 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Santa Maria Mater Admirabilis (931 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Vecchia (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Martino (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
La Perla Verde — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Parco Vittime Civili II Agosto — 733 m · ~9 min walk
Ospedale delle Tartarughe fondazione cetacea onlus — 786 m · ~10 min walk
Spazio Tondelli — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Farmacia comunale n. 1 — 240 m · ~3 min walk
BD mini market — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Riccione — 969 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Change money at banks or post offices in town; avoid exchange desks at Rimini airport or tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Major credit and debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay common for small amounts.
Not expected; round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service in restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter, about €1.10.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–7.
A pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria, around €10–12.
The arcades along Viale Vespucci and the beachfront have kiosks and stalls selling piadina, fries and gelato; also the Mercato Coperto area.
Conad, Coop, Lidl and Eurospin are the main budget chains in Rimini.
Via Emilia and Corso d'Augusto have affordable high-street chains like OVS and H&M; the beach market stalls sell cheap beachwear and souvenirs.
A single bus ticket costs €1.30; a day pass for unlimited rides is about €4. The budget way from Rimini airport (RMI) is bus line 9 to the train station (€1.30).
Buy a Ricarica card for discounted bus travel; eat at places away from the seafront promenade for better prices; fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanella) instead of buying bottled water.
Good to know — Rimini
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safe
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Emergency Contacts
Rimini+39 800 113 000 (Carabinieri emergency number)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rimini, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pierre
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia comunale n. 1 — 240 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Central Station Area → Rimini Beach Promenade & Hotels
💡 Efficient for beach access from Hotel Oxford; modern tram system connects all main tourist areas
Rimini Central Station → Rimini Waterfront & Local Districts
💡 Purchase a Rimini Card (€10 for 48hrs) for unlimited local transit; includes buses and trains
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Hotel Oxford, Rimini City Center
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid unmarked taxis at airport
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) → Rimini Central Station (near Hotel Oxford)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; buy tickets at airport booth or use MyCicero app for contactless payment
About Rimini
Wikipedia ↗
Rimini ( RIM-in-ee, Italian: [ˈriːmini] ; Romagnol: Rémin or Rémne; Latin: Ariminum) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Sprawling along the Adriatic Sea, Rimini is situated at a strategically-important north-south passage along the coast at the southern tip of the Po Valley. I...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pierre?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the courtyard side (ask at booking). These floors are above the street-level noise but still accessible by lift without much traffic. Courtyard rooms are quieter than street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pierre?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground), especially those facing the street. The lift lobby and reception are on this floor, adding noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is a 3-star hotel's standard model and can be audible.
Is Pierre noisy?
Rimini's Via Venti Settembre has busy pedestrian and motorbike traffic until late evening. The hotel's entrance is on a side street but front rooms still catch street noise. Lift hum is typical. No major bar or disco nearby—this is a residential-to-tourist zone.
Which rooms have the best views at Pierre?
Ask for a high floor (4th) facing the courtyard. Street views are of Via Venti Settembre traffic. The courtyard offers a quieter outlook with some greenery (common in Rimini's older hotels).
What are insider tips for staying at Pierre?
1. Parking: If driving, ask for a spot in the hotel's private garage (many 3-stars in Rimini have one)—it saves hunting for public spaces on the street. 2. Check-in: Request a courtyard room when booking, as standard online bookings often default to street-front rooms. 3. The breakfast room is on the ground floor—get there by 08:30 to avoid the 09:00 crush.
What time is check-in at Pierre?
Check-in at Pierre is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pierre have Wi-Fi?
Free, open network with speeds around 10–15 Mbps (sufficient for browsing and email; not reliable for HD streaming). No login or password required; coverage is consistent in rooms and lobby.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pierre?
€2.00 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 7 nights; children under 14 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Pierre?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pierre?
A single bus ticket costs €1.30; a day pass for unlimited rides is about €4. The budget way from Rimini airport (RMI) is bus line 9 to the train station (€1.30).
When is the best time to visit Rimini?
June to early July for reliably hot sun, calm sea and full services without August’s crush. September offers warm water and lower prices.
Top Attractions in Rimini
💡 Sit on the steps of the clock tower at sunset – the light hits the old buildings perfectly. The square is also where the weekly market sets up on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid wedding parties blocking the nave – they often book the church for ceremonies. Check the side chapels for the best art.
💡 Cross the road to the little traffic island in front of it for the best photo angle without cars. Go at dusk when the arch is lit up – it's far more dramatic than in full sun.
💡 Walk to the far end near the riverbank – fewer tourists go there, and you'll find old plane trees and a quieter spot for a picnic. There's a free public fitness station by the basketball court.
💡 Entry costs €6, but it's free on the first Sunday of each month. The museum has a small rooftop terrace with views over the old town – ask staff to unlock it.