Grand Hotel San Marino

Location. Grand Hotel San Marino is located in the historic city of San Marino, Republic of San Marino, 17 kilometres from the Italian seaside city of Rimini.

Hotel Features. This four-storey hotel has a rooftop spa tub and sun terrace which affords excellent views across the Apennine Mountains. There is an onsite spa offering beauty services and massage treatments, and there is also sauna and fitness equipment available. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe. There is 24-hour room service and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. The air- conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access for a surcharge and the services of a porter are available.

The hotel's restaurant, Arengo, serves regional specialities and international dishes in a traditional setting. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is served daily. The American bar serves cocktails and other beverages.

The hotel offers conference facilities and meeting rooms, the largest of which seats up to 200 persons.

Guestrooms. The 62 air-conditioned guestrooms have light, contemporary decor, modern furnishings in royal blue and golden tones and parquet floors; some have balconies. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet access, minibars, safes and desks. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and slippers.

Expert Tip. The Rocca di Gradara fortress, 26 kilometres from the hotel, was built in the 13th century. In 1285, Giovanni Malatesta, a nobleman, discovered his wife in the arms of his brother Paolo and killed them both. Dante later used this tragic episode in 'The Divine Comedy'.