Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Liguria

About Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

Situated within its own gardens and yet located only a few meters from Sestri Levante's beach area, the Grand Hotel Villa Balbi is brimming with character.

Once the 17th century home of a prominent Genoese family, the Grand Hotel Villa Balbi's impressive entrance leads to the public rooms that have retained the beautiful vaulted, frescoed ceilings and tapestries. The guestrooms are housed in a more modern wing.

The Grand Hotel Villa Balbi also features a swimming pool set amongst greenery behind the villa.

Embodying the faded grandeur of a bygone era, the Grand Hotel Villa Balbi's location in Sestri Levante is convenient for visiting nearby towns such as Rapallo, with its charming 16th castle, and the exclusive Portofino. By venturing further south, you will come across Cinque Terre, one of Italy's most picturesque stretches of coastline adorned with archetypal fishing villages.

Accommodation:

Rooms with bath or shower, television, minibar, hairdryer and safe.

Supplements (from):

Single £10. Half Board £18. Full Board £31.

Facilities:

Restaurant
Bar
Lounge
Swimming pool (normally in use May-Sep)
Private beach area & beach bar
Lift
Beach charges are included (except in Jul & Aug when charges are payable locally approx. 15 Euros per guest per day, beach normally in use mid May-Sep)
Parking (payable locally approx. 10 Euros per day)

Information:

The hotel has 99 air-conditioned rooms.
Transfer time from Genoa airport: 1 hour.
Citalia does not accept children at this hotel.
Dinner (or lunch) and buffet breakfast.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Official Rating 4 Star

About Liguria

Liguria, a metaphor of simplicity, Italian style and sophisticated pleasures. Its two rivieras are divided by the Gulf of Genoa, with the Riviera Ponente bordering the French Côte d'Azur stretching off to Monaco. The Ponente is a picture book of pastel houses and green gardens perched on towering cliffs whilst the Riviera Levante presents a more rugged beauty and the ancient maritime republic of Genoa.

SAN REMO
Just a stone's throw from the French border is the charming 19th century resort of San Remo, known as the 'town of flowers'. The fascinating old quarter of steep streets, covered alleys and secret squares contrasts with the elegant and famous resort that has blossomed in the ancient fishing port below.

PORTOFINO
Once a struggling artists' refuge, Portofino has become one of Italy's most exclusive and sought after holiday resorts. Its harbour is moored with yachts and its pedestrian-only streets crammed with a galaxy of designer names and stylish Italian restaurants.

ALASSIO
A favourite of Hemingway, Alassio's charming old town rises above a former fishing village with spectacular beaches overlooked by the 16th century church of Sant' Ambrogio. From its bell-tower are spectacular views to Isola Gallinara with its historic Benedictine abbey.

RAPALLO
Set among orange groves and a thriving marina popular with international yachting crews, its palm-lined esplanade culminates in a 16th century castle jutting from the harbour.

SESTRI LEVANTE
A stretch of coast close to the promontory of the romantic Cinque Terre, a picturesque sandy beach overlooks a lovely curving peninsula with a congregation of pastel-washed houses.

DIANO MARINA
Surrounded by olive groves, this marina lies on a wide bay and is a popular beach resort for families.

SANTA MARGHERITA
An enchanting and well-heeled town leads down to a traditional harbour filled with brightly coloured fishing shacks.