I have not been to the Hotel President, but I have been to San Benedetto about ten times, and it is…read morea great change from the tourist traps of Italy. Don't get me wrong, many tourists come there from England and Germany, but it is a place that you would want to stay, not tour through. The beaches are amazing, the food likewise, especially if you like seafood. I have enjoyed the mercato many times, an open air market of so many items. The people are so friendly. I have had so many great experiences here, it is hard to explain. Ciao!