Hotel Villa Maria

Cheap but not Cheap!

My wife and I spent three days in this hotel mid September and the weather was sunny and hot. Rooms* are over-sized and comfortable but very old. Water takes time to heat up so you might spend some time in the bathtub before it gets there, if you are on the third floor (I recommend third, because of the view!). No air-conditioning, some rooms have fridge, some don’t, and TV set is size of my GPS! Very small breakfast (a bun and croissant, coffee and milk or tea, some cheese, cornflakes and fruit yogurts...), so you might end up eating sooner then expected. But I must say, that receptionists were all very helpful and grateful after a small tip. *room that we first got is equipped for people with disabilities, so it is good to know that they have one.

Traveler's tip for business travelers

If you are staying in Sanremo for just a few days, and plan to be out most of the time, this is the place to go!

Piece of old Italy

Neat old Villa. Feels like walking through someone’s family home. Not modern. Charming older furniture, but everything was very clean. Crisp linens, etc.

Satisfactory hotel

The hotel feels like a combination of two or more different buildings, with some transition areas to make them seem less distinct. Some of the living areas felt like no one had been in them for decades - and a great game room wasn’t pointed out to us for use until we were leaving. The staff was cordial, but more often than not, ignored us. They also proved unhelpful in our quest for directions. The room was clean, but nothing memorable. Overall, a satisfactory experience, but we would not go back.