HOTEL ELY, Viareggio

Located between the pine wood and the promenade, the family-run Hotel Ely is an Art Nouveau building on the parade route of Viareggio's carnival. This 2-star property offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, LED TV, safe, and en suite bathroom with hairdryer; some rooms include a balcony, kettle, minibar, or sea views, and most have air conditioning. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served each morning at Hotel Ely. Guests can use the bar, coffee house, garden, shared lounge/TV area, and board games, or rent bicycles. The on-site restaurant provides special diet menus, kid meals, and wine/champagne; packed lunches can be arranged. Family rooms, laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, concierge, and safety deposit boxes are available; pets are allowed. Discounts on parasols and deckchairs at a partner beach and at a nearby spa and fitness centre are available. Guests can request discounted parking permits at reception. The hotel is near the beach and far from traffic, with Viareggio Train Station 2 km away. The property includes a designated smoking area and is non-smoking throughout.

Breakfast is noted for fresh breads, fruits, yoghurts, pastry, and juices.

Staff are frequently described as kind, helpful, and welcoming.

WiFi and TV function reliably according to guest reports.

Some rooms lack air conditioning and rely on ceiling fans.

The decor is considered outdated by some guests.