Royal Hotel Sanremo

Across the French border, between Nice, Monte Carlo and Genoa, is the super classic Royal Hotel San Remo. The historic grand hotel at the seaside is a well-known resort complete with three restaurants, swimming pool, fitness and spa center, tennis court and conference rooms. The sense of grandeur of a century and a half ago is evident immediately upon entering the main hall with marble columns, chandeliers and balustraded staircase. Sitting rooms, bridge room and smoking lounge complete the ground floor common areas which open out to terraces overlooking the lush park. Most of the classically appointed guestrooms and suites with balconies face the sea and palm-lined seawater pool hidden within an immense subtropical park, with flower beds of varying colors. A full buffet breakfast including a special organic selection is served here. This portion of the northern Italian Riviera is known for its floral cultivation and year-round mild climate, the Italian Song Festival, yacht club, nearby golf club, and a handful of interesting Medieval villages inland to explore: Apricale surrounded by olive groves, Molini di Triora, Taggia and Mortola with its marvelous subtropical gardens.