Hotel Imperiale Rimini
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Imperiale is a classic 4-star in Marina Centro with a resort-style outdoor pool, a short walk to the beach and a price that's easy to reach.
Hotel Imperiale is a classic 4-star in Marina Centro with a resort-style outdoor pool, a short walk to the beach and a price that's easy to reach.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Imperiale is a mid-sized classic building, and the rooms lean traditional Italian — not lavish, but clean and tidy, with a comfortable Queen bed, a reasonably sized bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Guest reviews keep landing on the same note: clean rooms, very friendly staff, great value. The family rooms are roomy and come with an extra-bed option, which is the main reason families book here. The trade-off is that some rooms run small by European standards, so it's worth picking your room type carefully at booking.
Food and amenities
The outdoor pool is the hotel's standout — a proper resort feel, ringed by seating and umbrellas, and open May to September. Kids love it. The free buffet breakfast covers both Italian and Western options and reviews are consistently positive on quality. The main restaurant opens in the evening, serving Italian and Romagnola dishes. Staff speak good English and will help arrange tours to San Marino and Italia in Miniatura.
Location and getting there
You're in Marina Centro, about a 5-minute walk from the Adriatic beach — not on the seafront road, but the location is still excellent. The restaurants and nightlife of the Lungomare are a few minutes off, and the Marina di Rimini harbour, good for photos, is close by. Rimini train station sits about 1.5 km away, the RMI airport about 8 km, and San Marino is 25 km out, with the hotel able to arrange a car.
Things to know before booking
It's a short walk to the sand, so if you want to roll straight onto the beach this isn't quite that. Some rooms are small, and the pool only runs May to September, so an off-season stay loses one of the main draws. None of it is a dealbreaker at this price — just set expectations.
Our take
At 8.6/10 and from $91 a night, the Imperiale is the sensible-value pick in this group: a resort-style pool, free breakfast and friendly staff in Marina Centro, a few minutes from the beach. It runs about $17 cheaper than the Continental, which is the real reason to choose it — especially for families who want the pool without paying more.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Resort-feel outdoor pool that's the centre of the hotel, open May to September
- From $91 a night — solid value for a 4-star in Marina Centro
- Quality free buffet breakfast with both Italian and Western options
- Friendly staff with good English who help sort San Marino and Italia in Miniatura tours
- Walkable to the Marina Centro restaurants and nightlife, with the Marina di Rimini harbour close by
- About a 5-minute walk to the beach — it's not on the seafront road like some rivals
- Some rooms run small by European standards, so it's worth checking the room type at booking
- The pool only runs May to September, so it's not a year-round draw
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a higher floor overlooking the pool — quieter, with a better view
- The pool runs mainly May to September, so time a summer stay if that's the draw
- Walk over to the Marina di Rimini harbour in the evening — nice atmosphere and good photos