Best for
The hotel suits travelers who want classic Riviera surroundings without giving up easy access to Sanremo's casino and historic center.
Best for
The hotel suits travelers who want classic Riviera surroundings without giving up easy access to Sanremo's casino and historic center.
What makes it special
Gio Ponti's 1948 seawater pool gives the subtropical gardens architectural character; guests can swim there from spring through autumn.
Room to consider
Consider the Junior Suite Deluxe for its sea-facing terrace with sunbeds; it gives you private outdoor space beyond the main gardens.
Insider tip
Ask Guest Relations about a route through La Pigna before exploring; its medieval lanes add another perspective to a seaside Sanremo stay.
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Royal Hotel Sanremo stands above the Ligurian Sea with the poise of a grand Riviera address. Open since 1872, the hotel has long been part of Sanremo's social and coastal life, set between palm gardens, sea views, the old town, and the Italian Riviera's gentle climate. Its historic facade, Belle Epoque interiors, outdoor pool, spa, restaurants, and terraces create a stay that feels elegant without losing the relaxed rhythm of a seaside town.
Facing the hills, the Superior Hill View Room offers 20 square meters with a double bed or twin beds. The outlook makes it a different choice from the hotel's sea-facing rooms, while keeping the essentials of a stay at Royal Hotel Sanremo.
Each Superior room has its own style rather than a single repeated design. A desk provides a place for a laptop or handwritten notes, with Wi-Fi available when you need to connect. The telephone also has voicemail.
For time in the room, satellite channels sit alongside on-demand HD viewing and a USB port on the television. A radio gives you another listening option, and air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature.
A coffee machine and minibar keep drinks close at hand. The safe offers storage for valuables, while bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer complete the personal equipment.
Facing the hills, the Superior Hill View Room offers 20 square meters with a double bed or twin beds. The outlook makes it a different...
Looking toward the hills, this Classic Room has 20 to 25 square meters and either a queen bed or twin beds. Each room has an individual style. It is the inland-facing choice within the Classic collection at Royal Hotel Sanremo.
A desk gives you somewhere to sit with a laptop, write a postcard or organize the next day's plans. Wi-Fi is available in the room, and the telephone includes voicemail. Air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature during your stay.
For entertainment, the television provides a selection of satellite channels plus on-demand HD and a USB port. You can also tune in to the radio. Coffee-making equipment and a minibar keep refreshments within reach.
The safe provides a place for valuables before you leave the room. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are included among the personal amenities.
Looking toward the hills, this Classic Room has 20 to 25 square meters and either a queen bed or twin beds. Each room has an...
The Classic Sea View Room offers a coastal outlook within a 20-to-25-square-meter category. A queen bed or twin beds can be provided. The rooms belong to the hotel's individually styled collection, so the furnishings vary rather than repeating one set design.
A desk provides a useful place for a laptop or a few notes before heading out. Wireless internet and a telephone with voicemail keep you connected. Air conditioning lets you change the room temperature to suit your preference.
The coffee machine and minibar make drinks available close at hand. For quieter time inside, the television includes satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port. A radio is included among the room's equipment too.
A safe offers storage for valuables during your stay. Bathrobes and slippers are supplied, along with a hairdryer.
The Classic Sea View Room offers a coastal outlook within a 20-to-25-square-meter category. A queen bed or twin beds can be provided. The rooms belong...
A balcony opens the Superior Sea View Balcony Room toward the coast. Rooms in this category range from 20 to 27 square meters, with either a double bed or twin beds. The outdoor space is its clearest distinction from the hill-facing Superior option.
The interiors vary in style from one room to the next. Inside, a desk and Wi-Fi support a little work between outings, while a direct telephone with voicemail handles calls without relying on your mobile.
The television combines satellite channels with on-demand HD viewing and a USB connection. There is also a radio. Air conditioning gives you control over the room temperature when you return from time outside.
You can make coffee in the room or take a drink from the minibar. A safe is provided for personal valuables. Bathrobes and slippers are ready for use, with a hairdryer among the bathroom equipment.
A balcony opens the Superior Sea View Balcony Room toward the coast. Rooms in this category range from 20 to 27 square meters, with either...
The Junior Hill View Suite looks inland and offers 30 square meters. Choose between a double bed and twin beds within a category whose rooms each have their own style. It offers a hill-facing alternative to the sea-view junior suites.
A desk makes room for writing or using a laptop, with Wi-Fi for staying in touch. The direct telephone includes voicemail, useful when you are away from the suite during the day. Air conditioning serves the room.
A coffee machine lets you prepare a drink without leaving the suite, and the minibar provides another option. The television has satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port; a radio is also part of the equipment.
Bathrobes and slippers add to the personal comforts, alongside a hairdryer. There is a safe for valuables as well.
The Junior Hill View Suite looks inland and offers 30 square meters. Choose between a double bed and twin beds within a category whose rooms...
Sea views distinguish this 35-square-meter Junior Suite at Royal Hotel Sanremo. Double or twin bedding is available, and the rooms have individual interiors.
The desk gives you somewhere to write or open a laptop. Wi-Fi and a telephone with voicemail help you keep in touch during your stay, while air conditioning allows you to set a comfortable room temperature.
Coffee can be made in the suite, with a minibar for other drinks. A satellite television offers on-demand HD viewing as well as a USB port. A radio adds a further option for listening while spending time inside.
A bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer are supplied for personal use. The in-room safe provides a place to keep valuables.
Sea views distinguish this 35-square-meter Junior Suite at Royal Hotel Sanremo. Double or twin bedding is available, and the rooms have individual interiors. The desk...
The Deluxe Sea View Junior Suite pairs a 30-to-35-square-meter room with a terrace overlooking the sea. Sunbeds make the outdoor area a place to settle between outings. Bed options depend on the room arrangement.
Inside, the room has a desk and wireless internet for writing, planning or catching up on messages. A direct telephone comes with voicemail. Air conditioning allows you to adjust the room to your preferred temperature.
A coffee machine is provided for drinks in the room, alongside the minibar. Satellite television includes on-demand HD viewing and a USB port, while a radio offers an alternative to watching a screen.
Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are part of the personal equipment. The safe keeps valuables out of the way when you head out.
The Deluxe Sea View Junior Suite pairs a 30-to-35-square-meter room with a terrace overlooking the sea. Sunbeds make the outdoor area a place to settle...
With a separate bedroom and private living room, the Sea View Balcony Suite gives you distinct places to sleep and spend the day. Its area ranges from 48 to 50 square meters. Bedding can be a queen bed or twin beds.
The balcony adds an outdoor place to enjoy the sea-facing setting. Indoors, each suite has its own style, so the decorative scheme varies across the category. The division between the main rooms is useful when one person wants to rest while another stays up.
A writing desk and Wi-Fi support work or planning, with a telephone and voicemail for calls. The television has satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port. You can also listen to the radio.
A coffee machine and minibar serve drinks within the suite. Air conditioning, an in-room safe and a hairdryer cover practical needs, while bathrobes and slippers are supplied for time spent relaxing after a day in Sanremo.
With a separate bedroom and private living room, the Sea View Balcony Suite gives you distinct places to sleep and spend the day. Its area...
A double sliding door separates the two main rooms of this 49-square-meter sea-view suite. You can close off the sleeping area from the space used during the day, making the layout useful when guests want to keep different routines.
Queen or twin bedding is available, and two bathrooms are part of the suite. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. The arrangement offers more separation than an open junior suite, with the sea remaining part of the setting.
There is a desk for writing or using a laptop, with Wi-Fi for messages and planning. A direct telephone includes voicemail. For entertainment, the television has satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port, and there is also a radio.
A coffee machine and minibar give you drinks within your own rooms. The in-room safe keeps valuables stored away, while air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature.
A double sliding door separates the two main rooms of this 49-square-meter sea-view suite. You can close off the sleeping area from the space used...
Restored antique furniture gives the Exclusive Sea View Balcony Suite its character. The category ranges from 62 to 70 square meters, with a bedroom and separate private living room. A king bed or twin beds can be provided.
The sea view and balcony bring an outdoor dimension to the suite. A walk-in closet gives clothes their own storage space, while the bathroom includes both a bathtub and a shower. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are supplied.
A desk and Wi-Fi are useful for work or planning a day in Sanremo. The direct telephone comes with voicemail. Satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port equip the television, with a radio also available.
You can prepare coffee in the suite or choose a drink from the minibar. Air conditioning allows you to set the room temperature, and a safe provides storage for valuables.
Restored antique furniture gives the Exclusive Sea View Balcony Suite its character. The category ranges from 62 to 70 square meters, with a bedroom and...
On the hotel's top floor, the Exclusive Penthouse Suite looks out over both the sea and the city. Its contemporary interiors span 55 to 60 square meters, with one bedroom and a separate living room. A king bed and sofa bed form the sleeping arrangement.
The private terrace is furnished with sunbeds and a table. It offers an open-air extension to the suite, while the living room provides another place to settle indoors. Two bathrooms are included in the layout.
A writing desk, Wi-Fi and a telephone with voicemail support work or planning during your stay. Air conditioning lets you adjust the indoor temperature, and a coffee machine and minibar serve drinks without leaving your rooms.
Satellite television includes on-demand HD and a USB port, with a radio also supplied. The safe provides storage for valuables. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer complete the personal equipment of this top-floor option at Royal Hotel Sanremo.
On the hotel's top floor, the Exclusive Penthouse Suite looks out over both the sea and the city. Its contemporary interiors span 55 to 60...
Aurora's sea-facing terrace is the focal point of this 70-square-meter suite. It has a gazebo with a dining area, sunbeds and a hydromassage bathtub, giving you several ways to spend time outside without leaving your own accommodation.
The sitting room brings together a sofa bed, armchairs and a writing desk. Queen or twin bedding serves the sleeping area. A large marble bathroom adds a distinct material finish, with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer among the personal fittings.
A coffee machine and minibar are available for drinks in the suite. You can use Wi-Fi at the desk, and the telephone includes voicemail. Air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature after time on the terrace.
Satellite television offers channel viewing, on-demand HD and a USB port, with a radio also provided. A safe stores valuables.
Aurora's sea-facing terrace is the focal point of this 70-square-meter suite. It has a gazebo with a dining area, sunbeds and a hydromassage bathtub, giving...
This Aurora suite has 94 square meters and joins the main suite to an adjoining double room. The result is two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sitting room is shared, while guests have separate rooms for sleep. The beds vary with the room arrangement.
Outside, the large terrace faces the sea. A gazebo has an outdoor dining area, and sunbeds stand on the terrace. There is also a hydromassage bathtub. You can eat, read or unwind here in the open air.
The sitting room has a sofa bed, armchairs and a writing desk. A large marble bathroom is part of the main Aurora suite. Wi-Fi and a direct telephone with voicemail keep you in touch. Air conditioning lets you set the room temperature.
A coffee machine, minibar and safe equip the suite. The TV offers satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port. A radio is supplied as well. Personal amenities include bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
This Aurora suite has 94 square meters and joins the main suite to an adjoining double room. The result is two bedrooms and two bathrooms....
The 82-square-meter Sissi Suite extends onto a large terrace overlooking the sea. A gazebo shelters an outdoor dining area, while sunbeds and a hydromassage bathtub make the terrace a substantial part of how you can use the suite.
Inside, the large sitting room has a sofa bed, armchairs and a writing desk. The sleeping arrangement includes a king bed. A marble bathroom serves the suite, with robes, slippers and a hairdryer provided for your stay.
A coffee machine and minibar make it easy to have a drink in your own rooms. Wireless internet is available, and the telephone has voicemail. Air conditioning gives you control over the temperature indoors.
The television combines satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB connection; a radio is provided as well. Valuables can be stored in the safe.
The 82-square-meter Sissi Suite extends onto a large terrace overlooking the sea. A gazebo shelters an outdoor dining area, while sunbeds and a hydromassage bathtub...
The two-bedroom Sissi suite spans 1,194 square feet. It joins the main suite to an adjoining double room, creating two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double bedding is provided. Each bedroom gives guests their own place to sleep within the connected suite.
The terrace faces the sea and has a gazebo with a dining area. Sunbeds and an outdoor hydromassage bathtub are also provided. You can spend time together outside as well as in the sitting room.
Sissi's main sitting room has a sofa bed, armchairs and a writing desk. Its marble bathroom belongs to the main suite. Wi-Fi and a telephone with voicemail are available. Air conditioning lets you adjust the room temperature.
A minibar and coffee machine provide drinks in your rooms. The safe stores valuables. For entertainment, the TV has satellite channels, on-demand HD and a USB port. A radio adds another listening option. Bathrobes and slippers are provided, together with a hairdryer.
The two-bedroom Sissi suite spans 1,194 square feet. It joins the main suite to an adjoining double room, creating two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double...
The hotel sits in Sanremo, on Liguria's western coast, close to the French border and the Cote d'Azur. The setting places guests within walking distance of the seafront promenade, the marina, the casino, boutiques, gardens, and the town center. The old La Pigna district, with its lanes and stairways, gives Sanremo a historic texture beyond the waterfront. The coast road, nearby villages, and cycling path make the area easy to explore slowly.
Royal Hotel Sanremo has the atmosphere of a classic resort hotel rather than a new-build beach property. It faces the sea from a slightly elevated position, with gardens and terraces that frame the view. The scale is generous, but not impersonal. Guests move between salons, dining rooms, pool terraces, and garden paths, always with the sense that the hotel belongs to a long Riviera tradition.
The location is practical for wider travel as well. Nice, Monaco, Menton, Bordighera, and Ligurian hill towns are all reachable by car or train. Sanremo itself has music history, flowers, cycling, markets, and a coast that changes mood throughout the day. The hotel makes a refined base for travelers who want Italy's Riviera with a touch of old-world grandeur.
The rooms and suites combine classic comfort with views of the sea, gardens, or town. Many categories include balconies or terraces, which are especially valuable in Sanremo's mild climate. Interiors use traditional details, warm fabrics, polished wood, marble bathrooms, and a calm palette. The mood is not stark or minimalist. It belongs to a grand hotel where comfort, proportion, and service matter.
Entry-level rooms suit shorter stays and guests who plan to spend most of their time outside. Higher categories add more space, stronger views, or private outdoor areas. Sea-view rooms are the natural choice for guests who want to wake to the Mediterranean, while garden-facing rooms have a quieter, sheltered feeling. Suites bring separate sitting areas and a more residential sense of arrival.
The best suites make the hotel's history feel personal. They are suited to longer stays, special occasions, or travelers who want more room for slow mornings and terrace evenings. The details are classic rather than trendy, which fits the property. Royal Hotel Sanremo is at its best when it leans into its own heritage instead of chasing a newer resort style.
The outdoor pool is one of the hotel's defining spaces. Designed in the postwar era by Gio Ponti, it sits within the garden setting and gives the hotel a distinctive Riviera leisure mood. The pool area feels both social and calm, with sea air, loungers, palms, and service close at hand. It is a place for long afternoons rather than quick swims.
The gardens soften the grandeur of the building. They create shade, color, and quiet corners between the hotel and the sea. Guests can move from breakfast to the pool, from the spa to a terrace, or from a walk along the promenade back into a garden setting. This easy movement between indoor and outdoor spaces is central to the hotel's appeal.
Sanremo's climate helps the property feel open for much of the year. Even outside the height of summer, the terraces and gardens are part of the daily rhythm. The hotel does not depend only on beach life. It has its own resort world, shaped by greenery, light, and views.
Dining at Royal Hotel Sanremo reflects both Liguria and the wider Mediterranean. The formal dining room gives the hotel a classic evening mood, with polished service, sea views, and menus that draw from fish, herbs, vegetables, olive oil, pasta, and local produce. It is the kind of setting where the room, the light, and the pace of dinner matter as much as the menu.
Seasonal outdoor dining adds a more relaxed Riviera feeling. Meals on the terrace bring the sea close, especially during warm months when Sanremo's evenings are soft and bright. Poolside dining and lighter terrace lunches keep the day flexible. Guests can move from a swim to a simple meal without leaving the garden setting.
The bars and lounges are part of the grand-hotel rhythm. They work for aperitivo, a quiet drink after dinner, or a pause between the town and the room. Murano chandeliers, polished details, and classic service give the public spaces a formal note, but the coastal setting keeps the atmosphere from feeling stiff.
The spa gives the hotel a modern counterpoint to its historic character. It includes treatment rooms, a Turkish bath, sauna, relaxation areas, and wellness rituals designed for recovery after travel, cycling, walking, or time in the sun. The setting is peaceful and understated, with enough facilities to support a spa afternoon without turning the hotel into a destination wellness resort.
Fitness, tennis, nearby golf, and the coastal cycle path support a more active stay. The cycling route along the old railway line is one of the area's pleasures, running beside the sea and linking towns along the coast. Guests can also walk the promenade, visit the marina, or head into the hills for more demanding routes and village views.
This combination suits Sanremo well. The town is not only a beach stop. It is a Riviera base with gardens, music, markets, old streets, and a landscape that rises quickly behind the coast. The hotel gives guests a polished place to rest between these different experiences.
Royal Hotel Sanremo is well placed for exploring the western Ligurian coast. Bordighera, Dolceacqua, Apricale, Ventimiglia, and the French Riviera are all within reach. Guests can spend a morning in Sanremo's market, lunch in a hill village, and return for sunset by the pool. Monaco and Nice are also realistic day trips, especially for travelers who enjoy combining Italian and French Riviera scenery.
Sanremo itself has a layered identity. It is known for flowers, music, cycling, the casino, and a coastal elegance that is quieter than many larger Riviera destinations. The old town brings contrast to the seafront: narrow lanes, small squares, churches, and steps that climb away from the sea. The hotel sits at the meeting point of these moods, close to the town but calm within its own grounds.
The nearby beaches and private beach areas add summer appeal, though the hotel is not defined only by sand. Its strength lies in the complete Riviera setting: sea, gardens, pool, dining, wellness, history, and access to the town. That makes it useful across seasons, not just for a short summer break.
What makes Royal Hotel Sanremo memorable is its confidence in being a grand hotel. It does not need a concept-heavy design language. The building, the sea, the gardens, and the long history carry the identity. Public rooms have a formal grace, while the outdoor spaces bring softness and air. The contrast works because Sanremo itself is both elegant and relaxed.
Travelers who prefer ultra-modern minimalism may look elsewhere. Guests who enjoy historic hotels, sea-view terraces, classic service, and a Riviera town with real life around it will understand the appeal quickly. The hotel is polished, but it is not anonymous. It has the patina of a place that has hosted generations of coastal stays.
Royal Hotel Sanremo is best understood as a historic Italian Riviera hotel with sea views, gardens, a notable pool, spa facilities, classic dining, and a strong connection to Sanremo. It suits travelers who want Ligurian coast atmosphere, easy access to town, and the comfort of a grand hotel that has grown into its setting over more than a century.
The subtropical park gives the hotel a green buffer from town, with sea views close at hand for a slower afternoon.
Fiori di Murano pairs Murano glass chandeliers with views over the park and sea, giving Ligurian dining a memorable setting.
Royal Wellness's hydromassage pool, Turkish bath and Vitarium offer an indoor alternative to the seasonal pool for adults and accompanied guests aged 16-plus.
Corso Imperatrice 80, 18038 Sanremo IM, Italy
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Royal Hotel Sanremo is best for luxury travelers who want a historic Italian Riviera hotel with Mediterranean views, Casino and Ariston Theatre access, classic rooms, gardens, a Gio Ponti seawater pool, Royal Wellness and Ligurian dining. It suits couples, cultural trips, Riviera weekends and guests who prefer tradition over trend.
Royal Hotel Sanremo is better if you want sea views, gardens, a pool, wellness facilities and a grand Riviera atmosphere close to the centre. Staying inside the old town is better if you want narrow-lane character and a more local urban feel. The Royal is the more complete luxury-hotel choice.
Corallina Pool Bar & Restaurant is the relaxed poolside dining venue at Royal Hotel Sanremo. It works well for lunch, light meals and summer moments near the seawater pool. The setting is less formal than the hotel's evening dining rooms, which makes it useful for slower resort-style days.
Il Giardino is the hotel's romantic terrace restaurant, set for elegant dining in a garden atmosphere. It is one of the best choices when guests want a more intimate dinner at the hotel, especially during warmer months when Sanremo's climate and Mediterranean setting can shape the evening.
Fiori di Murano is one of the hotel's main restaurant settings and has a long connection with the Royal Hotel Sanremo story. It is suited to guests who want a more traditional dining room atmosphere, refined service and Riviera views, especially when the meal should feel part of the hotel's heritage.
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