Royal Hotel Sanremo

The Royal Hotel Sanremo is a grand five-star property on Corso Imperatrice, set within lush subtropical gardens overlooking the Mediterranean on the western Ligurian Riviera, known as the Riviera dei Fiori. Opened in 1872, it has long been the flagship luxury hotel of Sanremo, associated with the town's belle-epoque heyday as a resort for aristocracy and royalty. Its terraced gardens of palms, citrus, and exotic plants descend toward the sea, and the centrepiece is a heated seawater pool designed in the 1940s by the architect Gio Ponti. Accommodation ranges from Classic and Superior rooms to Deluxe sea-view rooms and Suites, many with balconies looking over the gardens and the bay; interiors maintain a classic, elegant style. The hotel offers several restaurants and bars, from the formal Fondre dining room serving Ligurian and Mediterranean cuisine to lighter poolside and garden options, with a generous breakfast included. A spa, fitness centre, tennis court, and the landmark pool make up extensive leisure facilities, and the gardens themselves are a defining feature of a stay. Service is traditional and attentive, with a concierge able to arrange excursions, golf, and visits to the nearby Casino and the old town, La Pigna. The hotel welcomes couples, families, and longer-staying guests, reflecting Sanremo's role as a relaxed wintering resort. From Corso Imperatrice, the seafront promenade, the famous Casino, the flower markets, and the marina are within easy reach, while the coastal cycling path and the Italian and French Riviera towns lie a short distance along the coast. Combining historic grandeur, sea-view gardens, and full resort amenities, the Royal Hotel Sanremo remains the city's most prestigious address.