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Viale Rimembranza 1, 16039 Sestri Levante, Italy

#10 of 26 hotels in Sestri Levante

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 210 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff in restaurant and at the bar , helpful chamber service, nice garden , atmosphere for breakfast super - for dinner to bright lights and a little frosty.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely beds and high quality bedding. Clean, great location. Beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The waiters in the restaurant were not very welcoming . Restaurant didn’t match the rest of the hotel. It was sterile looking with stark white lighting.

    History, location and comfort. Lovely bedding and comfortable mattress. The building is full of history and fabulous authentic reception area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location. Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin walls in hotel rooms so other guests rather noisy

    Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Swimming pool. Location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    10
    Overall a great Hôtel & location, very clean & great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t advise us pool towels were available & electric sockets were 3pin not the normal 2pin so a shortage of plugs. We were staying as a large party for a wedding & no irons at all were available to borrow or hire.

    Classic Italian. Great pool & location, staff were great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel in the heart of Sestri Levante
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are pretty thin, so you could hear some noise from the neighbours and when people are talking in the corridor.

    Beautiful hotel in the heart of Sestri Levante with great beach and old town just few steps away. Good breakfast and great bar. We stayed on the 6th floor, so we had great view from our window as bonus.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Enjoyable will stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    These are minor negatives in relation to positive experience . Missing porter service for bags on arrival/departure.Bathroom not air conditioned and no extractor fan to dissipate steam after a shower. No baths shower only.

    Location, swimming pool, character, convenience, quietness , good staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely stay ina luxury hotel with so much character and history.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Originally we were allocated a really small room with a tiny window where the air conditioning was broken. But the manager moved us to a much better room quickly, with no fuss. I was impressed.

    It was the most beautiful historic building with an amazing history. At the same time it had all the modern facilities such as a beautiful swimming pool.The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Location is great , staff friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel, not too busy. Room was spacious and bathroom was modern and clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    10
    Wow hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything.

    We stayed with you for 1 week and we LOVED everything about your hotel - the location, amazing stylish beautiful venue, super friendly staff (every person!), tasty breakfasts, lovely dinner with live music on the restaurant terrace, cosy sunbathing and pool area, great pool, wonderful music choice in the restaurant area, and, once again - wonderful staff! Thank you! Gracie! We will definitely come back to your hotel and suggest to all our friends!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice indeed. Pool was fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No balcony on the rooms No tea / coffee making machine in room - this is a real must!!

    Lovely garden and very special architecture. Beautiful building.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It’s the perfect place in Sestri Levante. The staff’s make you feel very welcome,

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    8.0
    We loved the ambience of the hotel and its town centre location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing apart from a couple of minor things.

    Magnificent building set in beautiful gardens.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place, scrumptious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location, décor, breakfast,

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    9.0
    An excellent find in terms of elegance and location as well as helpful, friendly staff on hand.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Non-dairy products (oat milk, non-butter spread) would have been helpful to complement the fresh fruit, toast & jam options for vegans. The use of sunbeds/umbrella on the private beach was a bit hefty at 50 euros a day.

    A great location on the main promenade; the staff were helpful and friendly, and very patient while we practised our italian; breakfast was plentiful. Evening drinks on the terrace while people-watching was a delight. The car park was well sited and it was interesting to see an array of smart sports cars each day. The hotel pool was large enough and not overly busy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    technical problems (with room lights, safe, towels)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As it was a very old hotel, rooms were too old and small and air condition was a bit problem as its central. Douche was leaking water.

    Location is very good. Property garden is beautiful as well as the decoration. Breakfast was very good. Cleanl area. Good hospitality.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    10
    A very warm and welcoming splendid grande hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything

    I loved the hotel the little areas with the antique furniture. The staff were lovely, they made me feel very welcome, especially the men one the front desk, they were so helpful. Especially Christian in the bar area who made time for me, when I was unable to go out because the weather was bad.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    10
    It was an incredible experience enjoying this beautiful town and beautiful hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing I didn’t like.

    This hotel was absolutely beautiful, I loved everything about it. The ambiance inside and outside the hotel was stunning!! The staff were amazing, the location is amazing and Sestri Levante is even more beautiful than Portofino. The hotel has it’s own private beach and lockers for guests, however doesn’t open until a certain date. My husband who loved Portofino and has been there a few times, now loves Sestri Levante even more for the fact it is a little more bigger the town and less touristy. I would come back here and to this hotel in a heartbeat, this hotel offers everything!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    10
    very relaxing stay in a beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    beautiful hotel, breakfast in the garden

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aircon was not on.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old elegant hotel in a great location. Staff was very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nice to have a more varied breakfast with vegetables and seasonal fruits. Parking is expensive (15 euros/day)

    excellent location, on the seashore and close to the old town. The hotel is a historical building, the lobby, the staircase, everything makes you feel like you're in a museum, at the same time being very comfortable. Upon arrival we received a room update, a suite on the roof with a wonderful view of the sea and the area, practically 2 rooms, although we only used one but this update was a pleasant surprise and we appreciated it. The hotel has a beautiful garden where breakfast can be served and also a swimming pool. The private beach is across the street, it was under construction when we were there, but the weather wasn't good either, so we didn't benefit on it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    We had a lovely time relaxing and exploring the area, coming back to a lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A kettle in the room

    The building was beautiful. The breakfast was of good quality and range. Location was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

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