My wife and I were passing through this area and decided to book a nights stay in this grand old looking hotel
I have to agree the place could do with a little spruce up but what it lacks in sparackle it more than makes up in ambience
The building is very grand, our room room 121 was sea facing over looking the terrace it was very authentic high ceilings and shutters on the windows
We loved it
The hotel will give you a bike for the day at no charge so you can cycle around the sea front at your will
We thought what a nice touch
The breakfast was excellent plenty of choice with quality food
All the staff were very friendly especially the owner who was quite a character
To sum up our visit to hotel Italia
Great location excellent service qwerty decor good food.
Well done we will be back
Loved the experience

If you are a travel agent, do not dance with Renzo (the mighty proprietor). He'll step on your feet right from the start. First of all he'll be all smiles and hugs and later on he'll stab you in the back. Watch out for the rates he gives you. If you don't confirm the numebr of persons he thought you should bring he'll try and charge you excessively. And after all, it's not much of a hotel. Rooms differ in such a way that clients staying in rooms which are next to each other find it a great sport in comparing the value that they've been given. Some bathrooms won't allow a larger person even turn around in the "showers" while others are "luxorious" and larger than a dog's kennel. Overall it's a trerrible experience. Stay away.

This hotel is old, doesn't have swimming pool etc., but... great location near the beach, restaurants, city center, beautifull and original architecture, great, high rooms with beautiful views from the windows, friendly and helpful service, speaking English and Polish (!) - perfect place to stay!