I've just returned from Lido Di Jesolo, and I could not wait another moment to write this review for the fantastic Hotel Souvenir, a splendid little gem of a hotel, set right on the beach, facing the sea. My best friend took me there, and, having heard her recommendation I knew I was in for a great time, but all my expectations were met and surpassed.
First of all, the location of the hotel is splendid. I mean, how better can you get than right on the sea front? The air is awesome, the sun is just right and the breeze calms the Italian heat. But there are many hotels on the beach. What, in my opinion, makes Souvenir such a good choice is the service. I am very particular about my needs when I go on holiday. I don't like stress, misunderstandings, anger. Souvenir has the BEST service I have ever had in a hotel, in my entire life! You are not treated like a random person who just happens to run across the hotel. You are treated like a welcome, beloved guest, like a member of the family. Everything from the reception to the food service to the beach service is at the top of the splendid list. The staff members are extremely friendly, open to discussion, interested in your well-being and incredibly organised. I got so accustomed to seeing them, I miss them so much at the moment and, if all goes as planned, I am sure I will be so happy to see them all again next year.
The Hotel Souvenir has the best food I have ever eaten in my life. I have food issues, I don't eat everything under the sun and I sometimes have bile problems. I truly believe it is impossible to have medical issues or discomfort with the fantastic food served at the Souvenir. Delicious, perfect quantity, unique choice, always different, always a surprise, always filling and authentic, and served with care and love. God, I miss the nice, kind lady who brought the delicious, mouth watering goodness at my table. By the way, I recommend full board. You won't find food like that unless you go to deluxe restaurants.
The rooms are very clean, very cute. We had sea facing rooms....can I praise this more? Sea-facing rooms! Awesome shower, huge bed, friendly decor.
Lastly, the beach. Oh, the beautiful beach! Very nice beach chairs, the beach perfectly clean, organized, so much peace and balance and calming beauty. The hotel also has a terrace from which you can admire the sea and the beach. The sand will relax your muscles, the sea will restore your energy and enchant you. The man responsible for the beach is one of the nicest people I have ever met, and he completes the best service I have experienced.
On our last evening, on a Saturday, the hotel organized a live music night. The singer was awesome, he was funny, nice, and he sang the most beautiful Italian ballads, plus a bunch of international songs which everyone loves. He invited my best friend to sing with him, which made our night, of course, and his voice was simply amazing. I appreciated the old school entertainment, the classic lights and sweet music. The atmosphere was romantic, melancholy and awesome.
I suffered so much when I had to leave, but alas, all good things come to an end (although I intend to return again and again and adopt this place as my refuge), and we left after a week of perfection and well earned relaxation. The Hotel Souvenir left me with the best possible souvenir from Italy, and a piece of my heart remains with it.
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