Hotel San Rocco

A local taxi company suggested to pick me up from here. I went to reception to wait for 45mins in the cool of a hot day. The hotel common areas are clinical, hard surfaced, and lack charm or comfort with about 8 chairs lonely in a large clinical atrium. Perhaps that lack of welcome gets inside their staff. The male receptionist called their male manager by phone and they agreed I had no business being there. You don't have a reservation and you can't sit here. I asked what kind of a hotel this place was, 'one for business people and tourists' was the reply. 'Oh, people like me then?'. 'Sorry you can't stay here', came the cold reply. Nearby Muggia is such a friendly welcoming community, I would encourage anyone visiting the area to stay there, and ignore this clinical cold unaccommodating place.

The reason for the title of my review is that although this hotel is part of a port, a mall-like area with offices and restaurants, and a marina, there is so much traffic noise (especially on cobblestones, an uphill and a curve) that it feels like one is in the middle of a busy city instead of being near a calmer waterfront. Not easy to find, even with GPS. My taxi driver had a heck of a time figuring out how to enter this place. The signage is not really good. The reception was adequate but not super friendly. I arrived too early and I wasn’t trying to abuse that in any way (not expecting any type of special treatment) but was underhandedly criticized by the front staff. They eventually agreed to keep my luggage safe while I perused the town until check-in time. The room was big with a large balcony which, unfortunately, overlooked a very busy street. There is absolutely no art on any of the bedroom walls, a bit drab looking. Not sure when this hotel was built but it’s showing its age. One neat thing though is that it has US and EU type plug-ins in the bathroom (nifty) and the towel warmer actually worked (a rarity when it’s not cold outside). Breakfast had something for everyone, vegan, organic, gluten free, nuts, fruits, meats, cereals, etc. The best part being that it was served on the top floor and one could choose to eat outside on the terrace overlooking the marina (weather permitting). Nice to sip coffee, a good orange juice, and eat breakfast with the salty sea air surrounding you. The gym is free to use but the swimming pool is only free to people who book suites or superior rooms. I only stayed for one night, waiting for my bike tour group to show up. The nearby town of Muggia (0.5-0.75km away) is walking distance away but a movie was being filmed there and most of the town was inaccessible to anyone so I decided to walk the nearby hills. The place has a bit of the feel of Venice with so many small areas filled with fishing boats floating near the streets and restaurants. The hotel had a very good space for keeping bicycles. Adequate pricing for the area and what you get. I would try something quieter should I ever come back.

Was recommended by a family member who keeps his sail boat there and lives in Muggia and born there. The Postogna family my wife's family name is one of the founding families of this wonderful place. I would stay at this place if not staying with family. Wonderful experience, breakfast , pool and the local places for lunch, dinner were great.

The hotel was lovely with good size room and bathroom, air conditioning and a balcony. Seemed to have a very old shower which soon blocked, otherwise everything was great. Lovely breakfast with choice including vegan options and sitting outside. The town wasn't much to see but probably a good hotel for Trieste.

Soggiorno di 3 GG con amici....una bellissima struttura proprio sul porto con una visuale bellissima. Camere spaziose e pulite attenti all ecologico. Tutto lo staff gentile preparato e disponibile. Servizio parcheggio incluso all interno della struttura. La colazione molto molto assortita...dal dolce al salato....dai prodotti vegani a quelli per celiaci....tutti biologici, del territorio e di qualità!!!!....e un punto in più per la colazione allestita sulla terrazza panoramica al 4 piano con la veduta sul mare. Consigliatissimo

Hotel di fronte al porto, tranquillo e pulito, personale molto attento e sempre cordiale, colazione buona soprattutto i dolci, pasticceria sublime. Camera spaziosa e pulita, materassi e cuscini voto sufficiente, bagno pulito ampio e con finestra. Graditi i voucher per mangiare nei ristoranti intorno all'hotel. Mancano ristorante interno, piscina e palestra/SPA, ma disponibili nelle immediate vicinanze e convenzionati. Ci tornerei volentieri.