Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula
Via Roma 2, 47011 Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole Italy
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#1 of 11 hotels in Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole
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Il Grand Hotel Long Life Formula, iconico gioiello di architettura Art Déco, rappresenta il luogo ideale in cui passato e presente convivono in perfetta armonia tra arredi di lusso e marmi preziosi. Un eccellente servizio di ospitalità ormai secolare offre agli ospiti momenti di reale benessere e comfort all’insegna dell’innovativa Long Life Formula ideata da Lucia Magnani. Il Grand Hotel è stato restaurato completamente nel 2019 per regalare ai suoi visitatori un’esperienza di soggiorno fatta di moderna eleganza, Ben Essere e ristoro dei sensi. Di fatto, le 104 tra camere e suites arredate con classe e buon gusto rappresentano il perfetto connubio tra grande stile e ricercato senso di relax. La filosofia Long Life Formula di Lucia Magnani, basata su Ricerca e Salute, Ben Essere e Bellezza è sapientemente declinata nei servizi di ospitalità del Grand Hotel, che offrono momenti di completo distacco dalla frenesia quotidiana per recuperare l’energia e l’equilibrio del corpo e della mente.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
Heated pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Personal trainer
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hammam
Head massage
Hot spring bath
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Solarium
Steam room
Waxing services
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
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24-hour front desk
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Allergy-free room
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Interconnected rooms available
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Minibar
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Grade: 75 out of 100
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Via Roma 2, 47011 Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole Italy
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Full disclosure we had a suite, so I don't know what the hotel rooms are like, but our suite was ginormous, amazing, and romantic. My one complaint would be the makeup mirror which was too low to use while standing and didn't come forward enough when sitting. I see people poking at the Fascistic architecture, well what can I say, I LOVE Fascistic architecture! It's an amazing building. It would be beneficial to get a map of how to get to all the various pools. We felt a wee bit dumb asking for the 3rd time where the outdoor pool is becasue well you'd think it would be obvious but after roaming outside we still couldn't find it lol. Service was very good. When we arrived we had an issue with our jacuzzi, but it was promptly handled. We also found ourselves hungry one afternoon when it was too late for lunch but too early for dinner. We asked the bar if they had food. They very apologetically said no but that they had chips. We said ok to the chips. Waiter comes back with a large crackers, cheese, meat, and olive tray. We loved it but were confused whether this is just not considered food for Italians or what. It definitely saved us from being hangry. The breakfast is very nice and the dining room is magnificent. We had dinner at the restaurant one evening and food was phenomenal. The beet risotto was amazing and I was skeptical about swordfish not liking it in the past, but who knew pistachios on it made it amazing. I'm going to go as far as to say it was the best meal I've had during my stay in Italy. The Sauna was so spacious and timing groups to use it separately was well organized by the lady who ran the spa. She was very nice and did her best to speak English which we appreciated. The town is super cute too. If you don't want to be in a parade of tourists in the larger cities come escape here.…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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A few things I loved in this hotel: - the many art deco details, original from 1938, which make the place unique (tip: visit is possible the "Padiglione delle Feste", by itself it is a sufficient reason to travel to the place) - The timeless relaxation while sipping a cocktail on the terrace of the bar - the whirlpools on the upper terrace, sunbathing and relaxing while enjoying a panorama which has nothing to envy to the more coveted neighbour, Tuscany - the Spa (which deserves a good couple of hours per day) - breakfast served in the room and enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the park Also, what is interesting are the many towns and interesting places you can visit with a short drive (or even a walk) and which I would have not expected. What I loved about the surroundings: - Wine tasting (Villa Bagnolo or Marta Valpiani are 5 min drive away, Nicolucci in Predappio and Fattoria Paradiso in Bertinoro are worth the extra 15 minutes on a car) - Oil tasting (La Pennita, 5 min drive, impressive, I took 5 liters with me) - As Romagna is the cradle of good food in Italy, good eating cannot be missed (Essentia, 100 meters from the hotel, or La Rosa Bianca, a few minutes away by car in Dovadola - during truffle season in fall, this place is simply phenomenal), or Ca del Be ("House of Drinking") in Bertinoro, for simple local food with amazing views as a side - Walking up to the castle of Castrocaro and enjoying the panorama - wandering in the small neighbouring village of Terra del Sole, built by the Medici family half a millennia ago (this land was actually part of Tuscany at the time) - Ravenna and its bizantine mosaics (not to be missed for a good day trip) - in the summer, the seaside is not too far away, 45 minutes would cover the distance (except on week-ends), and a good way to have a splash in the sea…
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Room Tip: Don't go for basic rooms - better categories are truly different. In the spring and summer,...
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The public spaces are nice but the sulf smell hits you in the face as you enter the building. The domain is very nice with a large park to walk through, however everything looks quite deserted: the minigolf, the outside pool, the playground for kids. The hotel looks like it went through some kind of renovation some years ago but with an awful taste, poor quality furniture (maybe the old one just restored...this would explain the odd smell like old in the rooms) The worst part is the spa area (and we chose this hotel for the spa), besides the very poor and arrogant attitude of the russian lady at the reception of the spa, the facilities are old, smelly, dirty, the lightning is poor maybe to prevent you from seeing the extent of disaster. Even the water machine was broken. The dry sauna smelt like dead body, no possibility to add water as there was no vessel with water inside. Awful experience, we even left a day earlier with no money back for the last night as we booked a non refundable rate... The lady who checked us in was nice and profi, but the orher receptionists we interacted with during our stay were not as guest oriented (to say the least) Breakfast was a joke...but a bad joke... Poor service in the bar...we were the only ones and after 5 minutes wait we had to go to the bar to ask for some drinks as noone came to take the order Not a 4*S by far...maybe 3*, but the property deserves massive investment as it could become brilliant.…
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from grandhotel2017, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula
Responded Oct 23, 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for having chosen the Grand Hotel & SPA for your stay in Italy. We would like to thank you for taking the time to send us your comment, however we are very sorry to read that our property did not satisfy your expectations. We had taken into consideration all your suggestions regarding the buiding renovations and our staff attitude. We will organize double check of all these issues to improve our services. Last, thank you for having provide us with your feedback, since it is only through these valuable comments that we can better understand and satisfy our guest’s desires and expectations. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused. Best Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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It's a hotel built in 1938 by Mussolini which up until a few months ago (!!!) still had a Mussolini suite. The "grand" days of the hotel are long over. The hotel is run down and smelly, the rooms are very, very old, beds uncomfortable and squeaky with worn out mattresses, decor very dated, dark and unwelcoming. The bathroom in our room used to be spectacular but was now in corners covered with black mold. The beautiful outdoor swimming pool you can see in the pictures is closed and very dirty. The spa downstairs is dark, dirty and very creepy. I regretted having booked a non-refundable option as i would have liked to leave immediately and go to any other of the less expensive and much nicer hotels in the region. Most of the staff does not speak any foreign languages - and we tried English, German, French and Spanish. On the upside breakfast was nice if you have a sweet tooth. …
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from grandhotel2017, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula
Responded Sep 21, 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for having chosen the Grand Hotel & SPA for your stay in Italy. Please be aware that the name of our property is: Grand Hotel & SPA – Terme di Castrocaro and not “Mussolini Hotel”. We would like to thank you for taking the time to send us your comment, however we are very sorry to read that our property did not satisfy your expectations. Designed by Tito Chini (and not by Mussolini), the Hotel features are one of the most important examples of Italian Art déco produced by the ceramic manufacture of Borgo S. Lorenzo. We had taken into consideration all your suggestions regarding swimming pool, SPA, rooms and area renovations. We will organize double check of all these issues to improve our services. Last, thank you for having provide us with your feedback, since it is only through these valuable comments that we can better understand and satisfy our guest’s desires and expectations. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused. Best Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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The beautiful Art Deco esthetic makes this hotel such a treasure. The staff was so helpful, well beyond my expectations. Arranging a delightful oil and wine tasting and organizing a tour of the nearby 1000 year old fortress. I was pleasantly surprised with one of the BEST massages I have ever had. From the delicious tea time to the elegant buffet on offer during lunch and dinner the restaurant created tasty dishes of the region. Every single interaction with the staff was a delight. Friendly and welcoming at every turn. The attention to detail makes this hotel a true gem!
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Sep 1, 2017
Dear Mitzi, thank you for having chosen the Grand Hotel & SPA for your stay and for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor. We are absolutly delighted to read this lovely feedback and we are more than pleased to know that you had a good experience at Grand Hotel & SPA. We will let the enitre team know about your appreciation. Looking forward to welcoming you again as soon as possible! Kind Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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The hotel is totally natural with the general meaning. Being in the forest, being a place to go through the glass is also perfect for nature lovers. The hotel is a special area for spa and more summer. In the winter the pool and spa are not very handy. But it definitely rests on the water in the house. The breakfasts are nice. There is also no problem in the car park. There is a lot of space in the early hours because the area is a bit out of the way. Especially in the summer to come back with family and rest your hair diploma. I definitely recommend it.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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Responded Sep 17, 2017
Dear Emre, thank you very much for taking time to write a review after your stay in Grand Hotel & SPA. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay; your lovely comments have been passed on to all of our staff members! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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This hotel is top of the line. We got a room for three nights for 84 euro per night. Very nice room on the first floor. AC worked well (it was nearly 37 C every day of our visit). Good breakfast. Incredible restaurant. The spa and baths are very posh. We enjoyed them very much. The outdoor pool is nice- we had fun watching kids swim lessons the day we were there. We both had massages that were very relaxing. The main negative about this property is that it is hard to navigate. Signage and staff directions can be improved. But............you'll be hard-pressed to find anything this impressive at the price point.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from grandhotel2017, General Manager at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula
Responded Jul 31, 2017
Dear Guest, we would like to thank you for having chosen the Grand Hotel & SPA for your stay and for your kind review. We are delighted to read your words of appreciation and also for your valuable comments about Wi-Fi connection and signage, we certainly will do our best to improve our service during the future renovations! We wait to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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The hotel was highly recommended but it far exceeded our expectations in every way possible. A marvellous location by the sea with its own beach bar, a beautiful pool and bikes to ride around the town, very accessible to all the facilities and shopping, tennis coaching and a well maintained clay court. The staff were so very friendly and accommodating from Henrika ( almost 40 years at the hotel) on reception , to the restaurant staff and housekeeping. Guests are very loyal to the hotel for very obvious reasons. I will definitely return next year.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Check in and out process made to wait 15minutes while employees finished work, highly unprofessional, may have eased the irritation had we been greeted kindly and welcomed appropriately. While the spa where you can buy treatments is wonderful, the thermal spa and hotel that functions separately brought the whole experience down. We won't be back.
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Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hotel is amazing. Big spaces, marble, travertine and wood everywhere. It has been kept as it was during the 40s, with original furniture dating from different periods. The service was impeccable and all the staff was kind and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. The spa was very goo even if a little bit small for the place, and noisy people should be told to shut up from the staff...
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 24, 2017
Dear Andrea P., thank you for choosing Grand Hotel & SPA and for considering us "amazing"; we really thank you! We are so glad to read you had appreciated our service, our staff, our food, our SPA. Thank you for the suggestion about the noise in the SPA, we will do our best to avoid the inconvenience in the future. We hope to welcoming you soon at Grand Hotel & SPA. Best Regards P. Sagina General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$144 - $179 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
grand hotel castrocaro terme
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Grand Hotel & Spa Castrocaro
LOCATION
ItalyEmilia-RomagnaProvince of Forli-CesenaCastrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole
NUMBER OF ROOMS
104
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Which popular attractions are close to Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Nearby attractions include Castrocaro Fortress (0.2 miles), Museo Storico del Castello e della Citta (0.1 miles), and Battistero di San Giovanni Alla Murata (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ristorante Essentia, Circolo Privato Gruppo Alpini, and Gran Caffe900.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center, a heated pool, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole.
Are any cleaning services offered at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Castrocaro Longlife Formula?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.