Located on the beach promenade, this older hotel was completely redone a few years ago, and with its Empire style furniture, crystal chandeliers, and original art in gilded frames has the ambiance of a French château and elicits a "Wow" on entering the lobby. It is easily found, and free parking is available in the small hotel lot or on the street. Many of its rooms look out over the hotel's private beach onto to the blue ocean.

Check-in was handled professionally by English speaking staff, and as we requested a quiet room, we were assigned a room facing a narrow side street. Opening the door it appeared as if we stepped into a boudoir with floor to ceiling foam backed, sound dampening woven tapestry, gold framed antique mirror, large painting, Empire style furnishings, desk, stocked mini-bar, carpeted floor, Sat.TV but no international channels, A/C, safe, double paned windows, electric shutters, and a wardrobe so high one needed to use the stick provided to hang one's clothes. The comfortable soft king-size bed with soft sheets and good pillows, coupled with the quiet room made for sound sleeping. A small balcony, albeit without any furniture rounded out the room.

The well lit, modern bath with its beveled mirror, sink with plenty of space for one's stuff, WC, bidet had the most elaborate, space age, glass enclosed shower module with all the whistles and bells one could ever desire, including a water jet seat. Fluffy robes and towels, slippers, and and a nice selection of toiletries including a shoe shining sponge kit were provided. The bath as was the room was spotless.

Dinner in the elegant restaurant was a-la-carte, very well prepared, and served by English speaking staff with a smile. The breakfast buffet with an omelet station, all the expected morning offerings, and a large selection of cakes for the sweet tooth left nothing to be desired.

Based on our experience this is the place in which to stay in Catanzaro Lido for a short stop or for a longer stay enjoying the beach. It would appear to have no equal in town, and we would be happy to stay there again in the future.