I stayed one night at the the esplanade in October 2010. although it is in a central location and looks a classy hotel from the outside I was really disappointed with this hotel. rooms are old, bathroom is very cheap and definitely not comfortable. corridors are empty and look like being in an industrial buiding. breakfast is very basic and service is not good. if you also consider that i paid 100€ for one night definitely don't go there...
such hotels don't help Italy to promote its tourism!

Visited Pescara on a spur of the moment over-night trip, so took pot luck on a beach front hotel. Overall impression was that the hotel has seen better days, and could do with a refresh. The bedroom was a reasonable size, but was quite tired - as was the bathroom. Bedroom amenities also quite limited - a small tv that didn't work to well (poor reception) was about it. The restaurant / breakfast room has a great location; an open terrace on a higher floor, with a great view of the beach / sea. And the breakfast was good with a wide choice.

This was my first visit to Esplanade and Pescara. I would highly reccomend this hotel. The location was right in the center of everything you need beach, great food, great shopping, a short trip ( 10 min) "Colli"to the mountains in Pescara beach on one side and mountains on the other just amazing. The rooms were extremely clean and spacious. We had adjoining rooms with a sitting room in the middle lots of space for four. The double rooms were also very big high ceilings some had oceanfront balcony amazing view. Bathrooms modern and clean. This hotel has what a four star hotel in Italy is. I can't say enough about the staff they were all great any request was easily done. The staff was extremely professional and most of them spoke english.The rooftop breakfast was awesome eggs, bacon, fresh fruits, cheeses and meats, fresh fruits, cereal, juices, breads, pasteries, cereals, coffee, juices. The view we had from the rooftop for breakfast was just amazing. They also offered free room service if you have breakfast included. The hotel also has internet access in lobby with printer. The hotel offers 24 hour reception service. I was traveling with 2 teenagers this was perfect for them they could walk right outside the hotel to the beach which has different establishment to choose that are called "Stabilimentos". we chose Palm Beach (right accross the street) which is another review. The Palm Beach offered Palms/with chairs boat rides, greaaaaat food, outdoor pool, kids play area (its like ChuckyChees on the beach) but hidden enough so you can relax on the beach, bar, lunch, dinner.I just cant say enough about this hotel. I had reserved 7 days and extended my stay to 15 days. I had planned on going to Sorrento, Amalfi etc... but found everything I needed in Pescara and at Esplanade Hotel.

Four of us stayed at the hotel for four nights in early August 2008. My uncle was marrying an Italian girl not far from Pescara. The hotel is literally right across the street from the beach and minutes away from shopping and restaurants.

The rooms were pretty standard and the bathrooms seemed fairly large for Europe. The shower had plenty of room, although water tended to get everywhere if you took a long shower.

The hotel staff was friendly but their English was a little broken. I do not recommend the Rooftop Restuarant for dinner, but the breakfast bar is good.

If we ever return to Pescara, we will most likely stay at the Esplanade again mainly for the convenience of the local sights.