Planet Hotel

We had booked an another hotel but for some reason they had moved us here and called it an "upgrade to a suite". Would not call it an upgrade or a suite. I don't know how they got their four stars as it seemed like it shouldn't even have three stars. Beds are probably over 10 years old, everything is worn down and they even admitted it. Also the air-conditioning did not work and it was extremely hot. We got moved to a new smaller room for the second night and the air-conditioning worked there, but it had all of the same problems in the room. Breakfast was really low quality. Coffee is cold, bread was dry and they serve leftovers from their café. Garage is tiny and if you have anything bigger than a tiny Fiat, it's not really big enough.

Really lovely hotel opposite the Ferrari factory and within walking distance to the museum and the centre of Maranello. Good size room with a comfortable bed a nice shower and a good breakfast. The bar serves great cocktails too.

We definitely enjoyed our stay in the Junior Suite on the 5th floor. With two beds in the loft, Queen bed on the main floor, large bathroom, and spacious balcony, we found plenty of space to relax and unwind. We found the room to be clean as were the common areas. The gentleman who checked us in was very personable and made us feel welcome. There is a parking garage in the hotel basement; as in much of Europe, the spaces are tight and require patience to navigate (check-in first before entering garage). The elevator area in the garage isn’t very pleasant; however, the lobby and the rest of the hotel is pleasant. The hotel and furniture is somewhat dated; however, it is maintained well as is the housekeeping. The hotel is energy efficient in that your key card must be inserted into a wall mounted card reader by the door for the power to be turned on. Also, the bathroom window and balcony door must be closed and locked for the AC to operate. This is a negative since when you leave the room (taking your key) there is no power to the room and thus the AC does not operate. On a hot day, the room heats up while you’re away. We found that the AC unit labored to keep us cool; we were fortunate that the weather was not very warm when we stayed (could be an issue in very warm weather). The hotel provides guests with plenty of towels, slippers, and amenities such as combs and essential toiletries. We found the beds comfortable; the balcony outstanding; and the overall value high. Complimentary breakfast was decent with croissants, pastries, meats/cheeses, fruit juices, cakes, coffee, etc. Distance to the center of town is a short easy 5-10 minute walk; several restaurant options close by. There is also an on-site restaurant. Perfect spot for Ferrari fans as Test Drive tour operators and the Museum are a short 5 minute walk from the hotel. Not perfect, but a very good option for staying in Maranello.