Grande Albergo Sestri Levante

Lovely location for the hotel. Just opposite it’s own beach/bar BUT we had a room at the back over looking the ‘garden’ which is actually a public park. Got woken up at about 11pm by kids/drunks shouting and singing. Tip: go for a room at the front! Staff on reception so very helpful and pleasant. Unfortunately our second night was disturbed by couple In the Room above having a very loud argument at 1am. We rang reception and it appears they sorted the problem. Top money for a very clean and tidy hotel with nice big rooms but in need of update. That’s only our opinion!Would we stay there again? Probably but definitely in a room at the front.

We arrived early and were eagerly shown an upgraded room--had an extra small room with a couch + a beach view. (No extra charge) Due to tripadvisor reviews we had requested a room overlooking the park at the back of the hotel. My husband fell in love with the view looking over the beach and out towards Portofino. Unfortunately, our room was only on the second floor and right above the outside bar area. Voice noise and constant furniture movement became an issue. The beach road was also busy at times and included the usual traffic noise. I purchased some earplugs and took sleeping pills which helped me sleep while my husband enjoyed the beautiful view. The bidet should go so a larger shower can be installed. The dining room is quite lovely and the wait staff is excellent-nice buffet breakfast. The top floor pool area and outside dining were still closed in late May--very sad because both appeared above the usual standard. The train station is fairly close and makes adventures to Portofino and the Cinque Terre easy. (I'm not sure the back of this hotel will be very quiet because there are busy streets on all sides+the park in the back is set up for kids and dogs.)