The Hotel Consul is a small family run hotel in the busy seaside resort of Milano Marittima, which it translates as "Milan by the sea" and it feels in fact like a slice of a metropolis tagged onto the sea, just as if you suddenly added a beach to a bit of Bond Street... The Consul is only a few steps away from the wide and well maintained beach and smack in the centre of the resort, yet off the main road, so absolutely ideal for families. Bedrooms are plain in the Italian style of seaside hotels, but spotlessly clean and all air conditioned and with a small balcony. Bathrooms again are not huge but with everything in its place and in good working order and top cleanliness. Most people staying in this hotel do so on either half or full board (except at weekends and in the off season when people just stay overnight) and the cuisine is homely, with a good variety of dishes and a very nice starters' buffet with plenty of choice. All in all the Consul is a very good hotel, well run and with a personal touch and unless you are seeking the comforts of a 5 star hotel this is a perfect choice for a relaxing family holiday. read more