Grand Hotel Palace, Ancona

Grand Hotel Palace - A 16th-century palatial hotel with sea views, fitness facilities, and proximity to cultural landmarks

Grand Hotel Palace occupies a historic 16th-century building in Ancona's historic center, featuring 39 bedrooms with views of either the sea or historic city rooftops. Room categories include Classic, Comfort, Executive, and four themed suites measuring 34-538 ft², some offering hydro massage baths, Turkish baths, and furnished terraces. The onsite wine bar serves breakfast with homemade pastries, regional wines like Verdicchio and Rosso Conero, and dishes using local ingredients. The fitness area on the second floor features Technogym equipment and is available 24 hours exclusively for hotel guests. Located within walking distance of Saint Ciriaco Cathedral, National Archaeological Museum of Marche, and Santa Maria della Piazza church, the property faces the commercial port with ferry connections to Greece, Croatia, Albania, and Turkey. Family accommodations consist of two adjoining rooms with private bathrooms on the third and fourth floors. Guests at Grand Hotel Palace receive free parking tickets for nearby public areas and access to a 24-hour fitness facility.

Pros

All 39 bedrooms offer views of either the sea or historic city rooftops

Onsite wine bar serves regional wines including Verdicchio and Rosso Conero

Fitness area with Technogym equipment available 24 hours exclusively for guests

Free parking tickets provided for nearby public parking areas

Four themed suites feature hydro massage baths, Turkish baths, or furnished terraces

Cons

Some rooms face onto the alleys of the old city rather than the sea

The historic center location means surrounding streets can be narrow and crowded