Grand Hotel Bristol, Liguria

About Grand Hotel Bristol

Dating back to 1908, the much loved Grand Hotel Bristol is characterised by an elegant Liberty façade, crowned by large domes and set amongst camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas.

Located 1km from Rapallo, the Grand Hotel Bristol's elegance and style is accompanied by a wonderful position set back 200m from the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Enchanting views over the Bay of Rapallo and Portofino can be continuously admired from the lovely guestrooms, swimming pool and rooftop garden.

The Grand Hotel Bristol's à la carte Restaurant Le Cupole (payable locally) serves excellent cuisine and weather permitting, you can experience elegant al fresco dining on its terrace.

With its great location on the Italian Riviera, including great accommodation and the scenic walk to and from the town centre, the Grand Hotel Bristol is an excellent choice for your Ligurian hideaway.

Accommodation:

Rooms are welcoming and bright with marine style décor and Geneose shutters. The French balcony offers a side sea view. Double and twin rooms are available and facilities include a bath or shower, air conditioning, satellite television, internet access, minibar, hairdryer, safe, black-out blinds and evening turn down service. All rooms are twin but double beds are available on request and it is possible to request interconnecting rooms.

Front Sea View
This room offers a fantastic view of the sea and the entire Portofino Promontory. It is possible to request an additional single bed for a child up to the age of 16.

Junior Suite Front Sea View
This spacious suite has a separate living room as well as a fantastic front sea view from the French balcony. It is possible to add an extra two single beds for a third and fourth guest.

Suite Front Sea View Balcony
This large suite includes a fully equipped, private terrace with a sweeping front sea view as well as a separate living room, automatic rolling shutters, wireless internet access and wardrobe booth.

Supplements (from):

Front Sea View £12. Junior Suite Front Sea View £25. Suite Front Sea View Balcony £39. Half Board £35. Full Board £64.

Facilities:

Restaurant Le Cupole
Restaurant
Bar
Swimming pool (normally in use mid May to mid Sep) with pool bar
Sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool (payable locally)
Beauty Centre
Rooftop Terrace
Lift
Free onsite parking or garage available on request (payable locally approx. 15 Euros per day)

Information:

The hotel has 86 air-conditioned rooms.
Transfer time from Genoa airport: 55 mins.
Child prices apply to ages 2-6 years.
Dinner (or lunch) and buffet breakfast.
Minimum stay 2 nights. This hotel is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties.
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.