i loved everything about it. we first stayed in grand hotel royal on 1995 and the standards have never dropped. location is fantastic and the standard of everything in the hotel is first class and very very comfortable

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel is a 20 minute walk to the train, so if you are staying in the city to catch the train it is a long walk

The hotel staff were very friendly and attentive. The breakfast was quite complete. The room was very comfortable.

Stayed in November 2024

Beautiful charm

Stayed in November 2024

The reception Team were amazing, they could not do enough for us and helped us plan days out, they went above and beyond!! The beds were so comfortable and so clean too, the facilities were great and the breakfast was amazing

Stayed in October 2024

Pool was closed for season

Old grandeur, fab staff, lovely room, great grounds and location!

Stayed in November 2024

Staff and location

Stayed in October 2024

Noise from passing traffic. Bedrooms need a little modernisation.

Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast very good. Great value all round. Rooms spacious.

Stayed in October 2024

The building and the grounds are beautiful and very well kept.

Stayed in September 2024

The employees

Stayed in October 2024

Some of the weather!

I can only reiterate what many others have said on Tripadvisor. This is possibly the best hotel we have stayed in. It is spotlessly clean and the attention to detail is amazing - rearringing the fruit at breakfast, fluffing up the cushions in the lounges, cleaning the ceiling fans and maintaining the gardens - all done constantly. It would be rude to mention staff by name because there isn't a single one of them who doesn't deserve praise, from reception to bar to restaurant to maintenance. Breakfast is amazing - I have never seen an egg-boiling machine, pancake maker, automatic yoghurt dispenser or honeycomb before! And of course the toaster provides endless entertainment every morning. The pool is a little brisk (to say the least) but huge and with the more than adequate number of sunbeds, each with a table, never any of the conflict you get at other hotel pools. But not only were the staff fantastic, so were the other guests. We met and socialised with people from many different countries and found them great company. It is not a cheap hotel but, as I said, probably one of the best. However - maybe the owners should consider having the pool toilets and changing rooms put in a museum. They have probably been there since 1926!!

Stayed in September 2024

Dinner was in a very large room, OK but pricey. Prefer smaller restaurants.

Staff very kind and helpful. Beautiful pool and garden. Great location. Breakfast phenomenal and good GF choices.

Stayed in September 2024

I think everyone and everything was fabulous- maybe the weather let us down a little!

Breakfast was excellent- first time here as we usually stay at a different hotel- but we will certainly use the Grand Royal in future

Stayed in September 2024

Poor WiFi, noisy air conditioning in the room and the English speaking TV channel choice poor.

The location is great - close to everything and lovely staff. And great breakfast! The 25m pool was perfect for our daily swims. We stayed poolside most days and there was great availability of sun loungers every time.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Impressive building, old colonial style, very charming The room was very comfortable and the sea view impressive We were given an upgrade to a room with a balcony, thanks for that The service in the hotel was impeccable The reception staff were all without exception friendly and very helpful, wish I could name them all In the restaurant the maitre and our waiters were very kind and professional,the food excellent The garden and pool area very relaxing What not to like at the Grand Hotel Royal

Stayed in September 2024

That said, while we traveled as a family, we found that this hotel might not be the best fit for those with young children. It seems to cater more toward an older crowd, particularly British guests who value peace and quiet. It’s a wonderfully serene environment, but perhaps not ideal for families like ours who were looking to enjoy a more playful, energetic atmosphere. Although the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and our baby, the overall ambiance felt a bit formal and reserved. For example, when we spent time at the pool, we noticed that our daughter’s joyful laughter wasn’t as warmly received by other guests. We experienced a similar atmosphere during breakfast and in other shared spaces — the staff was always wonderful and made our daughter feel special, but we sensed some discomfort from the other guests.

Our stay was very pleasant overall, thanks to the incredibly friendly staff who welcomed us warmly from the moment we arrived until the day we left. The hotel has a classic, timeless vibe. Everything is impeccably clean and well-maintained, with no sense of being outdated. It felt like we were stepping into a world of luxury, with attention to detail in every corner.

Stayed in September 2024

Reception staff were very helpful and polite

Stayed in September 2024

A few areas are a bit dated but it’s how it should be. Part of the charm. Smoking area by the pool a bit unpleasant if you don’t enjoy the smell Of smoke. The coffee isn’t brilliant at breakfast. Road infront a bit noisy at night but it’s part of the seafront location in Viareggio.

It’s certainly Grand! Fantastic position. Spacious, elegant. Old school glamour. Faultless staff.

Stayed in September 2024

The swimming not opening before 9am for an early swim.

This is a well run hotel in a wonderful building in a great position with excellent facilities.The best breakfast in Tuscany .

Stayed in August 2024

Air conditioner in the room was very noisy

Everything about the hotel was excellent. Rooms were big, pool area was great and the breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in August 2024

Super from start to finish

Stayed in August 2024

The English language tv channels were very limited basically news (BBC and CNN), with so much out there could entertainment channels be added? Also in shower hot water took several minutes to be available

Beautiful hotel good location across street from bridge great breakfast buffet

Stayed in August 2024

We were upgraded to a family room which was lovely, but the shower in the bathroom was disappointing. Situated over the bath and difficult to stand under to shower comfortably. The only fault of the hotel was the small bathroom and shower.

Superb location on the beach front. Staff very attentive, good recommendations for restaurants. Hotel and rooms very old world, lovely light rooms. Pool very nice with a lovely garden and dining out space.

Stayed in August 2024

The hotel location is great, just a few steps away from the beaches, a beautiful park as well as the shops and restaurants. The staff was extremely polite and responsive. Rooms are big, especially for stays longer than a few days it provides enough space to feel comfortable and at home. Breakfast provides a big range of everything from fruits to eggs, deli and gluten-free options.

Stayed in August 2024

Location , service and old Italian charm

Stayed in August 2024