Best Western Hotel Nazionale

While we have previously visited Sanremo on a day trip from Nice, we decided to spend five nights here and explore the town and its environs in more detail. The Best Western Hotel Nazionale has continually received Very Good or Excellent reviews, would it really be that good? The short answer is yes. From the moment we entered the hotel and checked in at reception, our experience was first rate and there were little personal touches that set this hotel apart from the many others that we have stayed at. Our 4th floor room was immaculate and well presented as were the en-suite facilities and was located at the front of the hotel overlooking the pedestrianised Corso Matteotti. Being at the front of the building there was some noise from passers by and those enjoying an evening refreshment in the cafes and bars nearby but we didn't find this excessive and enjoyed a good nights sleep every night. The church next door rings its bell at 7am each morning and, if it did waken us, we simply turned over and went back to sleep.... The breakfast room is on the 7th floor and has retractable roof and transparent side curtains that, in peak season, will no doubt be opened for an al-fresco breakfasting experience. In late September however, the roof stayed closed but this did not diminish the view across the skyline of Sanremo. The breakfast, if not included in your hotel deal, is 8 euro per person per day extra and we consider this excellent value when we saw the breakfast prices being charged across the border in Nice! The breakfast itself was a typical self service continental affair with a small hot selection of scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage though other dishes were available at supplementary cost. Certainly, we found the breakfast selection more than adequate for our needs. All of the sights in Sanremo are within easy walking distance of the hotel though, it must be said, some are located up some very steep hills! The Hotel also has a restaurant attached and this serves a good selection of Italian and International dishes. Hotel guests get a 10% discount. We will not hesitate to use the Hotel Nazionale on our next visit to Sanremo. less

We're just back from staying here for 5 nights and loved every minute. The hotel is centrally located in a pedestrianized area so you step out onto the street into a wonderful vibrant town. The staff at the hotel were excellent - always anticipating our every need and nothing being too much trouble for them. When we arrived we were greeted by Carlos who called concierge to collect our bags and valet parking to take our car. It was a very hot day and he must have standing outside all day but Carlos was polite, efficient and happy to help with any questions we had. We had one of the suites and boy, was it everything you would want it to be! We never tired of the views from our balcony over to the sea or from the side windows towards the casino. Additionally, the views from the Roof Garden will live long in our memories. We would certainly recommend the restaurant. We ordered the veal which fell off our forks and tasted sublime. The service was excellent and the atmosphere likewise. We dined here twice and enjoyed every minute. Sanremo itself is a wonderful town, full of effortlessly stylish people - people watching at Melody's Wine Bar was our favourite activity! It's a clean, comfortable town where everyone is so friendly. There's a feel of old style charm about the place mixed with a vibrant, confident atmosphere of today's lifestyle. If you want to kick back and truly relax, Sanremo is the place! less

Great hotel with great location and great rooftop with wonderful view... Me and my friend stayed there for 5 days..Is located in the center, close to SanRemo casino..in main street, which is off from the traffic withmany shops and cafes. Breakfast is served on rooftop, with seaview.. less

It is located at the beginning of the pedestrian street named Corso Matteotti, just a block away from the Casino. It is both a business and leisure hotel, being just 5 minutes walk from the Sanremo West Coast (Bagni Imperatrice). Casino players are also recurrent guests. My wife Bea and the underwriter are recurrent guests, having a business in this part of Sanremo. From Nice-Cote Azur airport, it takes 45 minutes by car to reach the Nazionale. The hotel concierge, with the assistance of Mr. Carlo, will take of your car for Euro25/night. The roof terrace allows a breakfast with sea view which is unique in town. On the ground floor, the restaurant Reminiscences is serving both lunch and dinner. The dishes are very well prepared and presented. Regional kitchen with sea food is prevailing. Each days 3 dishes of the day are presented. The local Vermentino wine is sublime, if you do have to work. Reservation is highly recommended, since all the hotel guests are frequent clients of this restaurant. The room are all clean and functional. Those on the back with balcony which we prefer are facing the Franciscan church. The monks have a luxurious garden with orange, lemon, Chinotto, grapefruits and fig tree. The bell ring at 07:00 AM on Sunday. The staff of local Italian people (Liguri) is led by the GM Mr. Feliciotto who is charming and efficient. He is able to find a room, even if the hotel is fully booked. This happens often in summer. The hotel is at the beginning of the shopping area and the shops are open also during the week-end. With our deep gratitude to all the hotel staff. Mr. Feliciotto and see you soon. Bea and Gianni Novelli, Geneva, Switzerland less

Stayed for 2 nights, loved everything about it! Great rooftop view, we bought a couple of bottles of wine and had views of both water and city, while enjoyed. Did have to ask to have A/C turned cooler, controlled by front desk! Street in front of hotel is blocked off from traffic, many shops and places to eat. less