Escape to Paradise: Hotel Kennedy Lido del Savio Awaits!

Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio Italy

Escape to Paradise: Hotel Kennedy Lido del Savio Awaits!

Escape to Paradise: Hotel Kennedy Lido del Savio Awaits! – A Brutally Honest Review (and Maybe You Should Book It)

Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your typical, polished hotel review. I'm about to spill the tea on Hotel Kennedy in Lido del Savio. I'm talking genuine, unfiltered thoughts, the kind you'd share over a strong espresso (which, by the way, they do serve). Now, let's be clear: "Escape to Paradise" is quite a claim. Did Hotel Kennedy live up to it? Well, let's find out…

First Impressions: The Arrival and That Sweet, Sweet Wi-Fi

Pulling up, you get that quintessential Italian seaside vibe. The hotel's got that classic look, nothing too flashy. Immediately, a huge plus: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Honestly, for me, that's a deal-maker. I can't function without my digital umbilical cord. And it's not just in the rooms, mind you. Wi-Fi in public areas is also a godsend. The lobby was a comfy spot to chill and catch up on emails (yes, even on vacation, the digital beast lurks). Internet Access and Internet [LAN] were also provided, which feels like a throwback now. But hey, options are good!

Accessibility – A Mixed Bag, Honestly

Okay, let's get real about Accessibility. The hotel does list itself as having Facilities for disabled guests and an Elevator, which is important. BUT, I didn’t get a comprehensive feel for the accessibility of everything. I’m not a wheelchair user so I can't give you a definitive answer here, but it's something you'll want to verify if you have specific needs. Always best to call and ask the front desk directly.

Cleanliness and Safety – Because, Let's Be Careful Out There…

This is a big one, especially these days. Hotel Kennedy seems to be trying hard, which I appreciate. They've got the Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, and Rooms sanitized between stays. They also have a Staff trained in safety protocol. It’s reassuring to see that effort. Hand sanitizers were readily available, which is a must. Also, the presence of a Doctor/nurse on call and a First aid kit gave me a sense of peace of mind. I'm not always the most careful vacationer so knowing that they are there makes a big difference.

They also have the essentials like CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms, and Safety/security features.

The Rooms: Cozy, Not Luxurious (But That's Okay)

Alright, let's talk rooms. First off, Air conditioning is critical, and thankfully, present! My room was clean, with Air conditioning, Blackout curtains (major plus for sleeping in!), and a Window that opens to let in the sea breeze. They also had Free bottled water which is a nice touch. The Wi-Fi [free] worked consistently, which, again, is a win.

I won't lie, it wasn't the fanciest room, but it was comfortable. The Bed was surprisingly comfy, and I loved the Slippers! The Bathroom was clean, with a functional Shower, and proper Toiletries. Also, the presence of Interconnecting room(s) available is great for families.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Food, Glorious Food (and a Little Grumbling)

Okay, food time. This is where things got a little…mixed. The Breakfast [buffet] was decent. They had the usual suspects: Western breakfast fare (eggs, bacon, pastries), with a smattering of Asian breakfast options (which I, of course, inhaled). There was a Coffee/tea in restaurant, which was a lifesaver in the mornings.

Restaurants, plural. They served meals in an A la carte in restaurant form, including Buffet in restaurant.

The Poolside bar did the trick for the afternoon, and the Happy hour specials were appreciated. They offered the essential Bar, and Snack bar, with a lot of options, Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, and the Desserts in restaurant were delicious!

However, there were moments when the service felt a bit…slow. I'd recommend ordering a second coffee before you've quite finished your first. Just in case.

The presence of a Vegetarian restaurant is a great consideration for those who need it, as well as the potential for Alternative meal arrangement.

Things to Do and Ways to Relax – Finding Your Zen (Or Just Avoiding the Kids)

Here's where Hotel Kennedy shines, IF you're looking for some R&R.

• Swimming Pool: The Swimming pool [outdoor] was gorgeous. The Pool with view was perfect for a quick dip.
• Spa: I made it my mission to experience the Spa/sauna. They have a Sauna, and they also have the facilities like a Spa, Steamroom and a Foot bath. The massage was actually amazing. I'll remember that massage for years to come.
• Fitness Center: They have the Fitness center and the facility is not crowded.

This place definitely caters to relaxation.

Services and Conveniences – The Little Things That Make a Difference

They've got most of the essentials: Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Currency exchange, Laundry service. The Daily housekeeping kept everything shipshape. The Elevator was helpful for my lazy afternoon.

For the Kids – Making it a Family Vacation

They're definitely Family/child friendly at Hotel Kennedy. They offer Babysitting service (good to know!), and Kids facilities but the one I'm not sure about is the Kids meal, it depends on availability.

Getting Around

Car park [free of charge] is always a welcome addition, this is very convenient. Taxi service is also available.

The Bottom Line: Should You Book?

Yes, with a few caveats. If you're looking for a truly luxurious experience, this isn't it. But if you want a clean, comfortable stay with great relaxation options, a convenient location, and decent food; AND if that Free Wi-Fi is calling your name like it does mine, then absolutely. The price is reasonable for what you get, and the charm of Lido del Savio is undeniable.

Here's my pitch (aka, the "Escape to Paradise" offer):

Book your escape to Hotel Kennedy in Lido del Savio now and receive:

• Guaranteed Free Wi-Fi in your room and all public areas – stay connected while you unwind.
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival.
• Access to all Spa facilities and relaxation areas
• Complimentary parking

Click the link below to book your escape to paradise! (But don't forget the sunscreen.)

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Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio Italy

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. This is the REAL DEAL, the scrappy, sunburnt, gelato-smeared truth of a trip to Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio, Italy. Prepare for glorious chaos.

ITINERARY (Or, "How I Survived Italy, Mostly Intact")

Day 1: Arrival & Initial Panic

• 10:00 AM (ish) - Airport Arrival (Bologna). Ugh. Flights. Always late. Already sweating, and not from the balmy Italian air yet. My suitcase, bless its heart, immediately exploded onto the baggage carousel like a confetti bomb of questionable fashion choices. Thought I packed light. Turns out, I packed "everything I own" light.
• 11:30 AM (Attempted) Train Journey. Okay, Italian train stations. Think organized chaos with a side of incomprehensible announcements. Managed to wrestle my suitcase onto the train (miraculously), only to realize I was in the "smoking" section. Yes, really. 2024 and still…smoking sections?!
• 1:00 PM - Pizza Emergency. The train was delayed. STARVING. Found a tiny place near the train station that sold pizza al taglio. Best. Pizza. Ever. Truly, a symphony of mozzarella and tomato… and a small victory against the existential dread of travel.
• 3:00 PM - Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio: Check-in and Utter Disbelief. Hotel Kennedy! Pictures looked… idyllic. Reality? Charming, but… faded. Like a postcard that's seen better days. The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and something indefinably Italian (maybe sunshine, maybe a hint of old man cologne). The receptionist, a woman named… Gianna? Giovanna? Didn't matter. She spoke in Italian, I panicked, she gestured vaguely towards my room. Success!
• 3:30 PM - Room Inspection (and Mild Meltdown). Ah, the room. Well, technically, it's a room. And yes, the balcony overlooks the sea. But the view also includes a rusty air conditioning unit and a distinct lack of outlets near the bed. Minor details. Right? (Internal scream.)
• 4:00 PM - First Swim (and Immediate Regret). The ocean. Okay, the Adriatic Sea. It's… salty. And surprisingly cold. The sand is gritty. I'm convinced I swallowed a small fish. But the sun… the sun is glorious. I'm still smiling. Maybe.
• 7:00 PM - Attempted Aperitivo. (Fail.) Wandered around looking for a "local bar". Ended up in a place that felt like it was stuck in the 1970s. Tried to order a spritz, failed miserably, ended up with a sugary, fluorescent-orange concoction that tasted of sadness. Learned a valuable lesson: stick to the pizza.
• 8:30 PM - Dinner (and a Revelation). The hotel restaurant. Okay, it's not Michelin-star quality, but it is… comforting. Ordered the pasta (because, Italy). And it was glorious. Suddenly, the plane delays, the sweaty train, the slightly-off spritz… all faded away. This, I realized, was the beginning of something special.

Day 2: Beach Bliss (and a Near-Disaster)

• 9:00 AM - Breakfast. The breakfast buffet. The bread is stale, the coffee is potent, and there's a surprisingly large selection of cold cuts. I'm in heaven. I ate all the croissant.
• 10:00 AM - Beach Time, Part 1. Ah, the beach! Finally. Found a spot, struggled valiantly with the umbrella (it kept trying to escape), and settled in for some sun. The sea is calmer today. Decided to go directly to the sea.
• 11:00 AM - The Great Gelato Incident. Needed gelato. Absolutely essential. Found a place that looked promising. Ordered… pistachio! Heaven. Bliss. Then… I tripped. On a rogue pebble. Gelato went everywhere. People stared. I cried a little inside.
• 12:00 PM - Beach Time, Part 2 (and Redemption). Okay, so, gelato trauma aside. The sun is still shining. The sea is calling. I am here to relax. And I'm doing just that.
• 2:00 PM - Lunch (at the beach. Because why not?). Found a little chiringuito (beach bar). Ordered fried calamari and a beer. Life is good. The salt spray feels incredible. Washed away the gelato incident.
• 4:00 PM - Naptime (a must!). The sun, the sea, the wine… all conspired to make me sleepy.
• 6:00 PM - The Lost City (of the Beach). Went for a beach walk to see some sunset. Found a group of friends on the beach playing volleyball. I watched them, and they invited me to be a sub. I'm definitely the worst volleyball player but having fun.
• 8:00 PM - Dinner & The Pasta Revelation, Part 2. Back at the hotel restaurant. Tonight, it was the pasta, a simple tomato sauce, and I just could not stop eating it. Seriously, the pasta in Italy is like a hug from the Nonna you never had. I'm convinced I could live on it.
• 9:30 PM - Balcony Time (and Reflection). Sat on the balcony, watching the stars, sipping some cheap Italian wine. Realized Italy is not just about the food, or even the sun. It's about the feeling. The freedom. The small, beautiful moments that make you forget about the plane delays and the gelato incidents.

Day 3: Day Trip to Ravenna & Unforeseen Drama

• 9:00 AM - Train to Ravenna (and the Quest for Coffee). Early morning. The trains runs late again, but who cares? Because the journey to Ravenna is worth the wait. Before hopping on the train to Ravenna, my main goal was the find the best coffee shop. Found a cafe at the station, ordered a cappuccino, but they don't know the art of the perfect cappuccino.
• 10:30 AM - Ravenna: Mosaics & Majesty. Ravenna is stunning! The mosaics are breathtaking. The history, intense. Got lost in the details of the mosaics.
• 12:00 PM - Lunch in Ravenna (and a Cultural Clash). Found a trattoria that looked promising. Ordered the tagliatelle with ragu (again, pasta!). Trying to speak Italian, I was butchering the language, but the waiter just smiled.
• 2:00 PM - The Basilica of San Vitale (and a Moment of Awe). This place. Wow. The mosaics are mind-blowing. The colors, the detail… I could have spent the entire afternoon just staring.
• 4:00 PM - Return to Lido Del Savio (and the Lost Phone Fiasco). Back on the train. And then. Disaster struck. My phone… vanished. Panic. Absolute, unadulterated panic. Searched everywhere. Called the hotel. Had to retrack all my steps in Italy.
• 6:00 PM - The Great Phone Hunt. Back at the hotel. The staff, bless their hearts, were incredibly helpful. Traipsed back to the beach, back to the gelato shop, back to the train station. No phone. Near tears, I was.
• 8:00 PM - Dinner (and a glimmer of Hope). Barely ate. The thought of all my photos gone, all my contacts lost… Ugh. Then! The receptionist called. Someone had found my phone!
• 8:30 PM - Phone Retrieval and Unbelievable Joy. Ran back to the front desk. There it was! Safe and sound! Felt like I’d won the lottery.
• 9:00 PM - Celebration (and a Very Late Aperitivo). Ordered a massive Aperol Spritz. Drank it. Celebrated the fact that I didn’t have to cry for an entire week to come. It's the best spritz I had!
• 10:00 PM - Sweet sleep.

Day 4: Farewell (for now) & Lingering Longing

• 9:00 AM - Last Breakfast (and a Sad Goodbye). Stood in line for the perfect croissant. Ate it with a heavy heart.
• 10:00 AM - Final Beach Visit. One last swim. Wrote my name in the sand. Took a deep breath of salty air. This is it.
• 12:00 PM - Check Out and Tearful Goodbyes. The receptionist, Gianna/Giovanna, gave me a hug. Swore I saw a tear in her eye too.
• 1:00 PM - Train to Bologna Airport (and a Promise). Train got delayed again. But I barely cared.
• 2:00 PM - Bologna Airport (and a Final Pizza Slice). Grabbed one last pizza slice at the airport. Savoring every bite.
• **3:00 PM

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Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio ItalyOkay, buckle up, buttercups! Here's the Escape to Paradise FAQ, straight from the chaotic, slightly sunburned, and definitely caffeinated heart of someone who's *been there, done that* at Hotel Kennedy Lido del Savio. This isn't your polished brochure; this is the real deal, warts and all.

Okay, So... Is This Place ACTUALLY Paradise? The Big Question!

Paradise? Honey, let's just say it's... *Italian*. And that's a whole spectrum of experiences, right? Look, Hotel Kennedy is... well, it's got its quirks. You're talking about a place where the air smells of sunscreen, sea salt, and occasionally, a rogue whiff of something *questionable* from the kitchen (more on that later. Hold your horses… or should I say, hold your *gelato*). It's not the Maldives. Think less pristine, more *lived-in*. But the sunsets… those are pure, unadulterated, Instagram-worthy gold. And the gelato? Oh. My. God. Seriously. That alone *almost* makes up for the questionable pool-chair etiquette (more on that too, trust me...). So, paradise? Ehhh, maybe. Worth it? Absolutely. Just...manage your expectations, okay?

What's the Deal with the Beach? I Need My Vitamin Sea!

The beach? Ahhh, *la spiaggia*! It's… long. Really long. And sandy. You'll find that's a plus, and also a minus. The upside? Plenty of space to stretch out (except, you know, for *that* one Italian family who seem to claim the entire shoreline before 7 AM with their towels. Seriously, how do they *do* that?!). The downside? Sand. EVERYWHERE. In your shoes, your hair, your *sushi*, you name it! It's a constant battle. The sea itself? Lovely. Warm, inviting, and perfect for splashing around. Clear? Well... sometimes. Sometimes it looks like someone stirred a giant vat of chocolate milk. But hey, that's the Adriatic for you! Besides, the beachside bars are *amazing*. Spritzes, anyone? And the little vendors selling corn on the cob at sunset? Pure bliss. Just be prepared to share the beach with a healthy dose of Italians (and, let's be honest, they *own* the beach game). And their children, who will likely be very, very loud and VERY good at building sandcastles that make you question your own life choices.

The Food! Is it... You Know... Good? Or a Nightmare?

Right, the food. This is where things get *interesting*. The breakfast buffet? A mixed bag. The croissants? Sometimes heavenly, sometimes… stale. The coffee? Strong, always. The yogurt? Well, you *can* make friends with the yogurt station. But the dinner? Okay, picture this. It's a buffet. It's *Italian*. It's… unpredictable. One night, you’ll be transported to heaven by the pasta. The next night? Hmm, let's just say the chicken had a *very* long day. And speaking of chicken, there was *this* one time… I’m not even kidding. I’m a vegetarian, and one night I couldn’t stand looking for something safe on the buffet, and I went to the waiters, to ask if they could make a plate of something for me. I got a plate of roasted potatoes. So, you know, the potatoes were great, the experience was…. meh. My advice? Embrace the inconsistencies! Load up on the carbs, sample *everything* (especially the gelato!), and be prepared for the occasional culinary surprise. And, by the gods, if you see the tiramisu… RUN AT IT! It's worth the potential calories. It's worth *everything*.

What Are the Rooms Like? Are They Actually Clean?"

The rooms? Okay, let's be brutally honest. They're… functional. They're not exactly the Ritz. They're not falling apart either, if you're lucky. They’re…clean enough. I'm not a germaphobe, so I'm not too fussed, but let’s just say I wouldn't eat off the floor. The air conditioning? Can sometimes be a bit...*temperamental*. Sometimes it works like a charm, other times...it's like a sweaty sauna in there. The decor? Think… classic Italian hotel. Which means a lot of beige. And perhaps a floral bedspread that's seen better decades. The balconies? Essential! Especially for people-watching. And for enjoying that first coffee as the sun rises over the Adriatic. Honestly, you'll spend most of your time *outside* your room. It's a bed to sleep in, and you get what you pay for.

The Pool! Is it a Relaxing Oasis or a Chaotic Free-for-All?

The pool. Ah, the pool. This is where things get… competitive. You'll need to channel your inner Olympian to secure a decent deckchair. It's a daily battle, I'm telling you! Early bird gets the… slightly-stained-but-still-functional chair. And good luck if an Italian family sets up camp. They are the ultimate pool warriors. The pool itself? Cleanish. Refreshing-ish. The water is, well, it’s water. It gets a bit busy, especially in the afternoon, when the kids are running around like lunatics. One minute, you're trying to read your book, and the next? A rogue inflatable flamingo has smacked you in the face. It's all part of the experience, I guess! Just… be prepared. Bring earplugs. Bring a sense of humor. And maybe a water pistol, to defend your territory.

What About the Staff? Are They Friendly? Do They Speak English?

The staff? They're… a mixed bag. Some are wonderfully friendly, helpful, and will go out of their way to assist you. Some… well, let's just say their English is a little rusty. But they *try*. And that's what matters, right? I once had a waiter in the dining room who spoke *zero* English. I was trying to order a glass of wine, and we had an entire, hilarious, hand-gestured conversation (me pointing frantically at the menu, him pointing at the various bottles, me making gurgling sounds to indicate what I was looking for). It took about five minutes, but we got there. And the wine was delicious! The point is... embrace the language barrier! It adds to the charm (and the stories!). A little bit of Italian goes a long way. Learn "Grazie!" and "Prego!" and you'll be golden. And tip well!

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Hotel Kennedy Lido Del Savio Italy

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