Hotel Orient & Pacific,  Lido Di jesolo  Italy

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An acceptable off centre option, situated at the edge of a wide sandy beach with calm surroundings but limited local amenities. There is however, a regular bus service to the resort centre. The pool facility is closed each day between 12.30 and 15.30. It attracts an international array of guests who prefer a beachside off centre base.

Exterior

Two sterile looking white blocks with a connecting corridor and gaudy coloured balconies. A wide and welcoming grey coloured entrance is approached up a set of steps.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 5

Built Year: 1964

Exterior: Block

Interior

The interior is rather stylish but compact with a cluttered lobby area and corner reception desk. A long coffee bar is rather sterile in appearance whilst the restaurant is inviting and cheerful although there tend to be queues at the buffet during busy periods.

Rooms: 84

Grounds

The flat and compact grounds overlook the sandy beach and accommodate a raised pool area and a few sun beds. There is also a sandy area between the pool and the beachside promenade, with a good supply of sunloungers and parasols with more available on the private beach area, near the shoreline.

Location

Area Type: Towards the E perimeter of the resort, on a long wide square and surrounded by other smaller properties with a supermarket and a few local shops from 50 yds away. There is a rear entrance to the beachside promenade and a bus stop is situated 150 yds away.

Nearest beach: Immediate (Torino)

Map Ref: 2