Is parking available at the hotel?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 25 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Guests are advised to contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, providing a variety of options to start the day.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 120 per room. Guests must arrange the transfer at least 72 hours prior to arrival by contacting the property.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to inquire further.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Viareggio, just a short 9-minute walk from Centro Matteucci Per L'Arte Moderna and 10 minutes from Villa Argentina. It is also close to Viareggio Beach and other local attractions.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from April 25 to October 15, with access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel. There is no charge for children under 18 years of age when staying with an adult.

Grand Hotel Royal in Viareggio

Average nightly price at Grand Hotel Royal by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$126
April	US$158
May	US$234
June	US$334
July	US$423
August	US$741
September	US$314
October	US$183
November	US$164

What guests think

At Grand Hotel Royal, guests frequently highlight the historic charm, welcoming staff, abundant breakfast, and relaxing pool and garden, along with the convenient seafront location close to shops, restaurants, and the promenade.

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, some with balconies and sea views, and some note renovated bathrooms within a classic decor. Food feedback favors breakfast, poolside lunches, and cocktails, while dinner is more mixed and beach time typically relies on paid lidos rather than a private hotel beach. Overall, expect a classic seaside hotel with standout service and a strong breakfast.

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Facilities

The large pool and garden are widely praised, and the cocktail bar is popular; bicycles are available to rent. Beach access is via nearby lidos and may involve extra charges; the hotel does not have its own beach.

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Allan

28 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Wonderful hotel whose polite and efficient staff could not do enough to ensure an excellent stay. Perfect beach location and lovely pool on site. Super breakfast and great cocktails.

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Christine

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Etablissement très bien situé sur la promenade de Viareggio Personnel très professionnel et aux petits soins avec les clients, toujours souriants et agréables Petit déjeuner exceptionnel , il n'y manque rien Piscine immense et très agréable, au calme dans le jardin Possibilité de lunch au bord de la piscine

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Tarjei Ræder

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fint hotell, med flott hage, god service og fint bassengområdet. Det trekker ned helhetsinntrykket tilgang til strand koster ekstra. Det samme gjelder om en vil ha omlett til frokost. Det koster 16€.

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angelo

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura meravigliosa per gli appassionati del liberty, spazi comuni molto belli e ben tenuto piscina molto grande con lettini a disposizione.prorpio di fronte al mare

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Katherine

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second time staying at this beautiful property. What a treat to stay at this perfectly preserved beachside resort. So elegant! Front desk told us it’s all original to the early 1900’s and it’s wonderful. Breakfast buffet is superb. Dinner menu changes every night and we enjoyed dining in 2 of our 3 nights there as the menu, service, and food is better than anything across the street at the beach. Lunch by the pool is no exception to the fabulous food and service. The hotel, and area in general, had a Studio Ghibli vibe - antique and old world infused with modern amenities. We pulled up “Kiki’s Delivery Service” on Netflix and snuggled together watching it our first night. If you know, you know. If you don’t, watch the charming movie!

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Marcel

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Habe ein Einzelzimmer gebucht. Das Bad ist so klein, dass man sich kaum Duschen kann und die Beine von der Toilette in die Dusche halten muss. Die Architekten sollten die Einrichtungen mal selbst testen. Das Hotel selbst hat keinen eigenen Strand.

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Trevor

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff. Great food. Fantastic pool and pool bar. Location is great. Shops and restaurants opposite hotel. Bicycles for hire. Near train station.

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Randi

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great Hotel in the centre of Viareggio. Beautiful with a great and welcoming staff. Lovely pool and bar. Wonderful breakfast buffet. We have stayed here at least 6 times and will book again for next year

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Antonius

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sehr schickes ehrwürdiges Hotel mit großem Pool, tollem Frühstück und bevorzugtem Zugang zum Strand. Lediglich das Abendessen könnte besser sein (Atmosphäre, Preis-Leistung)

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Chris

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is AMAZING! Beautiful building in a prominent position looking out to the beach with gated parking; it has a grand presence both inside & out. Lots of options for rooms with a sea view, some with a balcony. Helpful staff (we saw a lot of Alfredo on the main desk & he was brilliant!), everything was clean & the food fantastic. Breakfast was a large buffet catering for different dietary requirements plus a la carte options if preferred. There was a separate bar serving cocktails; & a further dining room where we were well looked after for evening meals. Out back is a garden & pool open during high season. Everything is reasonably priced & no hidden extras. We'll be going back!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained, with housekeeping keeping spaces immaculate.

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Raoul

29 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura ben manutenuta, signorile, ottimo servizio e colazione. Camera spaziosa, dotata di tutti i comfort.

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ANTONIO

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Igiene, locazione

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ELIZABETH

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful building. Great front desk staff who spoke excellent English and were very helpful. Restaurant staff also efficient. Our room was spacious and house keeping always kept room immaculately clean. Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a fabulous stay in Viareggio.

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Caroline

31 Oct 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Trevlig hjälpsam personal. Rent o fräscht. Ok frukost. Bra sängar stort fint badrum. Nära bad o affärer o restauranger. Ordning o reda på hotellet. Hotellet är väldigt bra men kan renoveras lite.😊

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Alessandro

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tutto in linea con le aspettative di un 4 stelle. Struttura datata (edificio storico e di pregio) ma ben tenuta e pulita

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Yichun

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for easy access to the conference venue. Overall good and clean. Lots of space in the room.

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Jürg

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Meine 2 Übernachtungen waren wunderbar. Bequemes Bett, grosses und sehr sauberes Zimmer und ein ebenfalls sehr sauberes Badezimmer.

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DENISE

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful staff, lovely grounds, very comfortable & clean. Can’t wait to return!

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Maria

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room ok, but... the FRIDGE was NOT WORKING and had a very bad smell in inside!!! I had my my medications to keep cool in there and realised only on the third day that all was not right! Also, the windows - the hotel being very old - would not open/close easily. The outside green shutters totaly rusty and hard to open. Staff ok, although following my request for extra pillows&douvet - there were none in the wardrobe like in ALL the hotels I have ever stayed! - a member of staff entered my room while the "do not disturb" sign was on and just THREW the items on my unmade bed, in a very uncerimonious way, it seemed to me, and I found them on my return from my breakfast. The correct way I would have expected from such a 4☆ hotel, would have been to place them tidely on the table, perhaps, or the chair or the wardrobe!? Not just chucked on the unmade bed! Seemed to me a rather SHODDY way of doing things! Breakfast: totally marvellous! Bar, not used.

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Gabriel

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Nice clean property. In a good area. Would stay again.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and comfortable, some with balconies and sea views, alongside classic decor and, in some cases, updated bathrooms. Reported drawbacks include compact bathrooms or shower stalls and occasional in-room equipment limitations.

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Jim

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a magnificent property with a magnificent view!!!

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Trevor

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and lovely helpful staff. Good breakfast. Lovely pool. No English tv except news. subtitles etc locked so can’t choose any other languages. Really would be good if they could provide for English people. They should be able to provide this service even if there was a pay to view option. Apart from the tv the hotel & location is fabulous!

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ELIZABETH

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful building. Great front desk staff who spoke excellent English and were very helpful. Restaurant staff also efficient. Our room was spacious and house keeping always kept room immaculately clean. Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a fabulous stay in Viareggio.

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M E

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The public areas and rooms are fantastic and the staff very welcoming. The pool area could do with an update, but perhaps this is next as our room was freshly decorated with a lovely new bathroom. Excellent breakfast and perhaps the best ever scrambled eggs from a buffet. Dinner was fine, but not nearly as good as breakfast. Lovely pre dinner drinks in the cocktail bar with a nice selection of canapés. If you enjoy old world style, you will enjoy staying here.

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Keith

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whar a beautiful hotel. Everything is very grand and elegant. Spacious room, great dining room experience for dinner and an outstanding spread for breakfast. Short walk to the beach. Definitely would stay again.

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Marcel

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Habe ein Einzelzimmer gebucht. Das Bad ist so klein, dass man sich kaum Duschen kann und die Beine von der Toilette in die Dusche halten muss. Die Architekten sollten die Einrichtungen mal selbst testen. Das Hotel selbst hat keinen eigenen Strand.

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Emilia

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What an amazing place! The grounds were just stunning and we were thrilled to have still been able to enjoy the pool in October. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were the most spacious I have had in my 2 weeks in Europe. Bartender can whip some unique cocktails for you as well. Would definitely come again.

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Yichun

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for easy access to the conference venue. Overall good and clean. Lots of space in the room.

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Daniel

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We honeymooned in Viareggio 20 years ago and returned for our 20th anniversary last week. On arrival at the Grand Hotel Royal, the Receptionist said they’d upgraded us to a room with a balcony facing the seafront, which was really lovely….each evening we sat on the balcony, drinking a glass of wine before dinner and watching the world go by. Throughout our stay, the staff were all really helpful and friendly, the food was excellent (except for the steak) and the peaceful swimming pool and bar area is like a secluded oasis, surrounded by trees that block out the neighbouring building. If we ever return to Viareggio, we will definitely stay at the Grand Hotel Royal again!

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Maria

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room ok, but... the FRIDGE was NOT WORKING and had a very bad smell in inside!!! I had my my medications to keep cool in there and realised only on the third day that all was not right! Also, the windows - the hotel being very old - would not open/close easily. The outside green shutters totaly rusty and hard to open. Staff ok, although following my request for extra pillows&douvet - there were none in the wardrobe like in ALL the hotels I have ever stayed! - a member of staff entered my room while the "do not disturb" sign was on and just THREW the items on my unmade bed, in a very uncerimonious way, it seemed to me, and I found them on my return from my breakfast. The correct way I would have expected from such a 4☆ hotel, would have been to place them tidely on the table, perhaps, or the chair or the wardrobe!? Not just chucked on the unmade bed! Seemed to me a rather SHODDY way of doing things! Breakfast: totally marvellous! Bar, not used.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional across reception, restaurant, and bar, with thoughtful touches noted. A few guests mention occasional lapses in attentiveness or timing.

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Sam

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely superb stay. Excellent staff fantastic breakfast. Great location and view. Would highly recommend

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ELIZABETH

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful building. Great front desk staff who spoke excellent English and were very helpful. Restaurant staff also efficient. Our room was spacious and house keeping always kept room immaculately clean. Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a fabulous stay in Viareggio.

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Alan

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel with excellent staff

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David

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Really enjoyable holiday at an excellent hotel with superb staff so helpful and friendly.

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Sharon

10 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic hotel! Staff all friendly, very welcoming and helpful. Speak English so never a problem. Great location and has everything you need. 1st Class service!

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Larry

21 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Veronica was a star. Her local knowledge and way of speaking was so pleasant. She made our visit outstanding

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Trevor

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff. Great food. Fantastic pool and pool bar. Location is great. Shops and restaurants opposite hotel. Bicycles for hire. Near train station.

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Jeanette

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are wonderful, food was great, grounds are beautiful and clean. The hotel is located in the center of shopping and beach. We had fun renting bikes. We enjoyed our stay.

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Maria

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room ok, but... the FRIDGE was NOT WORKING and had a very bad smell in inside!!! I had my my medications to keep cool in there and realised only on the third day that all was not right! Also, the windows - the hotel being very old - would not open/close easily. The outside green shutters totaly rusty and hard to open. Staff ok, although following my request for extra pillows&douvet - there were none in the wardrobe like in ALL the hotels I have ever stayed! - a member of staff entered my room while the "do not disturb" sign was on and just THREW the items on my unmade bed, in a very uncerimonious way, it seemed to me, and I found them on my return from my breakfast. The correct way I would have expected from such a 4☆ hotel, would have been to place them tidely on the table, perhaps, or the chair or the wardrobe!? Not just chucked on the unmade bed! Seemed to me a rather SHODDY way of doing things! Breakfast: totally marvellous! Bar, not used.

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Carmen

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a last minute one night booking...the hotel front desk staff very nice, helpful, the only thing we arrived late and parking was full. The front desk lady who checked us in ( forgot her name) offer her parking spot if we couldn't find street parking. We did find parking behind the hotel. This was very thoughtful of her. Breakfast was delicious with plenty to chose from...wish we could hv enjoyed more of this beautiful hotel.

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Location

Central seafront position across from the beach and close to shops, restaurants, and the promenade. Sea-facing views are a plus.

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Sam

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely superb stay. Excellent staff fantastic breakfast. Great location and view. Would highly recommend

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Keith

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whar a beautiful hotel. Everything is very grand and elegant. Spacious room, great dining room experience for dinner and an outstanding spread for breakfast. Short walk to the beach. Definitely would stay again.

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Trevor

11 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast selection. Shops & restaurants across the road.

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Trevor

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff. Great food. Fantastic pool and pool bar. Location is great. Shops and restaurants opposite hotel. Bicycles for hire. Near train station.

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Ronald

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfekt gelegen Sehr freundlich Leute

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Jeanette

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are wonderful, food was great, grounds are beautiful and clean. The hotel is located in the center of shopping and beach. We had fun renting bikes. We enjoyed our stay.

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Ronald

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfekt gelegen is diese Hotel am Strand oder zu shoppen

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Gabriel

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Nice clean property. In a good area. Would stay again.

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Randi

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great Hotel in the centre of Viareggio. Beautiful with a great and welcoming staff. Lovely pool and bar. Wonderful breakfast buffet. We have stayed here at least 6 times and will book again for next year

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Neil

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved everything about it - It was beautiful - great breakfast spread and the location was great right in front of the beach - The only downside was the weather - the 2 days we were there it rained constantly

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety, with many enjoying poolside lunches and well made cocktails. Dinner is mixed compared with breakfast, and a few note cold items or extra charges for certain dishes.

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Joseph

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent staff and location and amenities. Rental bikes are available and pool area is amazing. Only complaint is be aware of the cold eggs for breakfast and cold bacon, don't know why they can't fix this. It was every morning, otherwise a rating of 10.

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Allan

28 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Wonderful hotel whose polite and efficient staff could not do enough to ensure an excellent stay. Perfect beach location and lovely pool on site. Super breakfast and great cocktails.

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Christine

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Etablissement très bien situé sur la promenade de Viareggio Personnel très professionnel et aux petits soins avec les clients, toujours souriants et agréables Petit déjeuner exceptionnel , il n'y manque rien Piscine immense et très agréable, au calme dans le jardin Possibilité de lunch au bord de la piscine

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Tarjei Ræder

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fint hotell, med flott hage, god service og fint bassengområdet. Det trekker ned helhetsinntrykket tilgang til strand koster ekstra. Det samme gjelder om en vil ha omlett til frokost. Det koster 16€.

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M E

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The public areas and rooms are fantastic and the staff very welcoming. The pool area could do with an update, but perhaps this is next as our room was freshly decorated with a lovely new bathroom. Excellent breakfast and perhaps the best ever scrambled eggs from a buffet. Dinner was fine, but not nearly as good as breakfast. Lovely pre dinner drinks in the cocktail bar with a nice selection of canapés. If you enjoy old world style, you will enjoy staying here.

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Keith

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whar a beautiful hotel. Everything is very grand and elegant. Spacious room, great dining room experience for dinner and an outstanding spread for breakfast. Short walk to the beach. Definitely would stay again.

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Peter

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel and rooms were spectacular, nicer than some of the much more expensive hotels we’ve stayed in throughout Europe. However, the food was subpar at best. I suggest enjoying the breakfast buffet as it’s convenient and satisfactory but nothing else. The other complaint is the noise when you are sitting out at the beautiful pool. Constant traffic and overwhelming dog barking, and I’m a huge dog fan, but it’s really disruptive, making it very hard to relax.

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Katherine

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What an elegant place! Time turned back and I was living in an old movie, but with current day amenities. The staff was so professional and attentive. We had lunch at the pool, dinner at the restaurant, and the breakfast buffet. Each meal was perfect. I haven’t felt so relaxed and comfortable since well before Covid. What a special place!

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Nazih

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was very good, a big variety

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Chris

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is AMAZING! Beautiful building in a prominent position looking out to the beach with gated parking; it has a grand presence both inside & out. Lots of options for rooms with a sea view, some with a balcony. Helpful staff (we saw a lot of Alfredo on the main desk & he was brilliant!), everything was clean & the food fantastic. Breakfast was a large buffet catering for different dietary requirements plus a la carte options if preferred. There was a separate bar serving cocktails; & a further dining room where we were well looked after for evening meals. Out back is a garden & pool open during high season. Everything is reasonably priced & no hidden extras. We'll be going back!

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