Del Corso Hotel

Highly recommended If you’re a tourist looking for a comfortable place to crash and take a quick shower between sightseeing and your next itinerary, this hotel is a good choice. The building itself is quite old and has a medieval feel, but the rooms have been nicely renovated. The location is right in the centre of a bustling shopping street, so we were grateful that our room in the annex was surprisingly quiet. The air conditioning was fully functional and kept us comfortably cool during the peak of the summer heat. The only minor issue was the controller, which had a bright green LED that we couldn’t switch off at night. Otherwise, kudos to the front manager, bellhop, and cleaning crew in the annex. The staff exceeded our expectations in terms of hospitality. They even provided us with a practical map showing how to walk to the main tourist attractions and how to get around—very helpful for visitors. Breakfast was also well-balanced and thoughtfully curated, offering a simple but satisfying selection. The rooftop restaurant was very clean and well organised. The rooms and hallways were clean, and the hallways were pleasantly cool when we returned from the heat. One thing that particularly impressed us was the daily housekeeping. Our bed was made, towels were changed, and rubbish was collected every day. We didn’t expect this level of service from a 3-star hotel, so the cleaning team definitely deserves a compliment. Overall, it was a fuss-free stay for us. If you’re looking for a central hotel that won’t hurt your budget while still offering a comfortable and clean place to stay, this is a solid choice.

The hotel is perfect. Everything is convenient. The room was very comfortable, the shower highly functional, and the layout of the rooms was perfect. Customer service was super efficient, effective, and friendly. The breakfast was complete and healthy. Pierre (I think that was his name) was always available. We requested a late check-out because we were coming from a sports event (the Oceanman) and he kindly arranged it for us. If we do the race again, even though the hotel is 28 minutes by car from the start, we will repeat our accommodation.

A few small tweaks would easily give this a 4 star review. On the plus side the location is excellent - very central and buzzy. We specifically booked a room in the main building rather than the annex and although the room overlooked the street (a city view), which was extremely busy, we found it quiet enough with the windows closed. The aircon was efficient although noisy (my husband had to sleep with ear plugs) but it didn't bother me. Our room was extremely clean, the bed was large and comfortable with lovely cotton sheets, and good quality towels in the bathroom. Our main gripe was the general maintenance of the room - the cover for the aircon control was missing, making it look obviously uncared for. The bathroom needed attention - chipped and discoloured toilet seat and lots of black mould around the bath (it just needed resealing). The shower wasn't really functional - in order to stand under the shower it had to be directed over the side of the bath, not ideal! The bath should really be removed and replaced with a walk in shower, as there's plenty of space. We had a nice little balcony but the window boxes weren't planted and had been used as an ashtray - probably better to just remove the window boxes completely! All in all however, we enjoyed our stay and with a few small upgrades, this could be a great hotel.