Rapallo, Italy
Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa
Liberty-style spa resort
Rapallo, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
The house
R Collection HotelsLiberty-style spa resort
Riviera grand-hotel tradition lives on here, where early-century architecture opens onto gulf waters and the region's largest thermal spa.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This handsome Liberty-style monument is as relevant as it ever was, for guests in search of the modern equivalent of the classic grand-hotel experience.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Rapallo's marina sits a mile down the coastal road, and Portofino is a fifteen-minute drive along the gulf.
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The rooms
Sea-facing rooms look out over the Gulf of Tigullio, and select rooms open onto private balconies above the coast.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool sits beside stone walls, and sun loungers line an outdoor pool overlooking the water.
Sauna and gym
Tiered timber benches line the Finnish sauna, and the glass-enclosed gym holds Technogym cardio machines.
At the table
Arched windows at Le Cupole look out over the water, and the Silk Lounge Bar pours cocktails beside a grand piano.
How it began
The Costa family built the property in 1904, installing private bathrooms and one of the coast's first guest elevators.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.