The story begins in 1956, when Manlio Conti and his wife Anna decided to transform a little family villa into a small lovely hotel. Initially the rooms were less than ten and the staff was the bare minimum to make their guests happy and comfortable.
The Hotel is called Gemma, Manlio’s mother and founder, also Stefano and Roberto’s grandmother, the current owners. The tradition is strong and well spread in Conti family’s past., hoteliers for four generations. In 1962 expansion works began, including the building next to the hotel.
In the 60’s and 70’s Hotel Gemma lived through the golden years of Riviera Romagnola, when there were celebrities enjoyng the beaches: italian tv and music stars. Class and elegance, one-piece swimsuits and messy autographs.
Among italian celebrities who have been at Hotel Gemma, we have Mina, Mike Buongiorno; Adriano Celentano and Don Backy.
In 2023 it passed down to Katia & Riccardo, the new couple running Hotel Gemma. Experts in the hotel sector with twenty years of experience in international chains and with an unbridled passion for hospitality, they are ready to bring a breath of fresh air, while maintaining that warm atmosphere that you have always loved
Some historical pictures from our past and our most important guests!
Hotel Gemma is known by everyone as the Hotel for VIP; in this video Manlio Conti tells us about the strong friendship with Mike Bongiorno, who always chose Hotel Gemma for his stays in Riccione.
