Via Enrico Pietrafraccia 15, Rapallo, Italy | (251) 219-4428
Elegant, homey, family-run property, built in the 1920s
Original features and antique furniture throughout
Five-minute walk to the beach through a pretty park
Bright and spacious rooms with air-conditioning and flat-screen
TVs
Some rooms have pretty balconies and sea views
Attractive gardens with fruit trees, sun terrace, and hot tub
Free parking and free Wi-Fi
Bike rentals available
No full restaurant on-site
No pool
Breakfast isn't always included in the room rate
Room decor is basic and a touch dated
The 28-room Hotel Canali is a mid-range, pet-friendly property that's open seasonally from April to October. Built in the Jazz Age, this classic property
has many pieces of period furniture and pretty architectural details. Rooms are far more basic, but they do contain minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning; some have balconies and sea views. There's also a pretty garden with sun terrace and hot tub, plus a small fitness center and Turkish bath. An excellent breakfast buffet is served
outside during warmer weather (though it's not always included in the rate). The location is peaceful, away from city center
noise, but within a five-minute walk guests can reach the beautiful Park Casale,
the beach, and the pier. Another three-pearl property in the area travelers could consider is L'Approdo.
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Scene
Charming, homey mid-range hotel set in a historic 1920s building
Built in 1929, the four-story Hotel Canali is set in a splendid Art Nouveau
building. This property is still run by the same family that opened the hotel in the Jazz Age. From the
moment guests enter, there's a charming, homey feel throughout, from the cozy and traditional lounge -- with comfortable sofas, an open fireplace, crystal chandeliers, and a piano -- to the lobby area with a small wooden reception desk with ornate carving and a sweeping marble staircase with
a dramatic red-runner carpet and decorative wrought-iron banister. There
are polished wooden floors, antique furniture, and decorative ceiling cornices throughout. Most guests at this
traditional Italian residence are couples or families, but the occasional
business guest stays here too.
Location
Peaceful spot just minutes from the beach and pier
The Hotel Canali is located in the town of Rapallo, between Portofino
and the Cinque Terre. Set in a residential area between the sea and the hills of the Ligurian Riviera, it's a good spot for guests seeking relaxation and tranquility off the beaten track, yet it's a short walk to the beach and local promenade. Just
steps away from the hotel is the popular Park Casale, which has many rare
species of plants and birds. A five-minute walk through the park leads to the
beach. Shops and restaurants line the seafront and pier. Boat trips can also be
taken from here to Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, Cinque Terre,
and Portovenere. The Rapello Golf Club is around a five-minute drive from the
hotel, where the 18-hole course winds through towering trees and includes the
enchanting Abbey of Valle Christi. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is a
35-minute drive away.
Rooms
Traditional rooms with touches of Italian elegance but also some dated details
The hotel's 28 rooms are available in five categories: Classic, Superior,
Single, Junior Suite, and Family. They all have air-conditioning, a flat-screen
TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, minibar, hairdryer, and safe. Rooms are decorated with touches of classical Italian elegance -- chandeliers, brass room numbers, and marble-topped nightstands -- though patterned bedspreads, doilies, and worn furnishings can make them feel dated and tired. But rooms do get plenty of natural light from large windows. And Superior Rooms have the addition of a
balcony, and some have sea views. The Suites have a separate lounge area and a
large bathroom, and the Family Rooms can accommodate four or five people. Bathrooms vary in
size and decor. Some are very
small and feel cramped with basic beige tile. Others are more spacious with modern, slate-gray tile and towel warmers. Most just have a shower stall rather than a bath.
Features
Small fitness center, hot tub, rental bikes, and a good breakfast
The Hotel Canali has a good amount of outdoor space. There’s a pretty garden filled
with lemon, orange, and grapefruit trees, and a hot tub is available for guests' use during
the summer months. There’s also a sun terrace with plenty of loungers. An excellent breakfast buffet is served daily, which includes fresh
fruit, meats, cheeses, breads, cereals, eggs -- and even gluten free
options. During warmer weather, the breakfast is served outside, though it’s not
always included in the room rate. Wi-Fi,
parking, and use of the computer station are all free. There’s a small
fitness center with weights, an elliptical machine, and a treadmill, plus a Turkish
bath. Bikes can also be rented via the hotel. There’s a small lounge bar, and 24-hour
room service is available. Business guests can make use of the meeting room which
seats up to 12 people.
