Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Sestri Levante
About the Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi - A 17th-century villa hotel with a secular park, swimming pool, and proximity to Cinque Terre
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi includes a 17th-century villa that was home to aristocratic families, featuring 105 rooms with options including Elegance, Executive, and Junior Suite Elite categories. Rooms offer air conditioning, minibars, free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, and personal safes, with some providing garden or sea views. The on-site restaurant Il Parco serves refined Italian dishes with a focus on Ligurian ingredients and offers business lunch services. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool located at the centre of a secular park with sunbeds and umbrellas, while the well-known beach of Sestri Levante is just a few steps from the Villa Balbi Hotel. The property provides bike sharing with electric and traditional options, and meeting spaces like the Ballroom with 17th-century frescoes accommodate up to 80 people. Located between Cinque Terre and Portofino, the hotel offers access to 42 kilometres of hiking trails including paths to Punta Manara and ruins of Sant'Anna. A continental breakfast with organic products is served each morning at Grand Hotel Villa Balbi.
Pros
The 17th-century villa features original frescoes and a historic Throne Room in the Cardinal Brignole suite.
The swimming pool is situated within a secular Mediterranean park with shaded and sunny areas.
Bike sharing service includes both electric and traditional bicycles for exploring the surrounding landscape.
Restaurant Il Parco focuses on refined Italian cuisine using high-quality Ligurian ingredients.
Proximity to 26 miles of coastal hiking trails including Punta Manara and Sant'Anna routes.
Cons
The historic building layout may result in varying room sizes and configurations.
No dedicated spa or wellness facility is mentioned among the hotel amenities.
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Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Open-air bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel's main reception and rooms are beautifully designed, but there was a persistent bad smell in my room that was off-putting. The location is absolutely stunning with its own private beach across the road, but some aspects of the dining experience could be improved.
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms, though slightly low rent, offered incredible value given the prime location and the time of year I visited. The alfresco setup, with a beautiful sea view, was a delightful touch. The service was top-notch, with staff being extremely polite and always helpful. The location couldn't be better, right across from the beach and surrounded by a plethora of fantastic restaurants. The dining experience was good, especially for those with a sweet tooth, and the facilities were just what I needed for a comfortable stay.
My stay at the hotel was quite an experience. The rooms, although possibly a little eccentric and each individually decorated, were quiet and had great views but were poorly equipped. The service was exquisite, with the staff always attentive and ensuring a high level of quality throughout. The location was perfect, right in the center of town, overlooking the sea and with easy access to shops and restaurants. However, the dining experience was subpar with limited options and poor quality. Despite these downsides, I found the hotel to be a unique and charming place to stay.
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