Continental, RijekaContinental in Rijeka, Croatia has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 30 of 31 hotels we score in Rijeka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $145 a night (cached, not a live quote).Built in 1888, Hotel Continental is a three-star establishment situated in the centre of Rijeka. This historic building provides 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions and internet access. The hotel is positioned near the Molo Longo promenade and offers direct beach access. Guests can dine on Mediterranean or continental cuisine at the on-site restaurant or use the tennis court. It suits both business travellers and holidaymakers looking for a central waterfront base. While the interior was updated in 2008, some guest rooms still contain older carpeting. The property includes a terrace and provides a daily buffet breakfast.What stands out

Central waterfront location

On-site restaurant and tennis court

Direct beach access

Multilingual staff

Watch out for

Dated carpets in some rooms

Difficult parking

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