The Grand Hotel Alassio Resort & Spa is a wonderful, classic hotel which lived up to its name. Built in 1897, it is completely modernized. The lobby is open directly with two waterfront restaurants, a waterfront bar, and a private beach. We had a beautiful room with an elegant bathroom. It was extremely clean. Breakfast was served daily in a stunning solarium which had tables both inside and on the beach. The Spa is a tremendous feature for this hotel which is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea. Mr. Alex Cancel, the Director of Guest Relations did a fantastic job - he personally made sure that we enjoyed all of amenities of the hotel. We found all of the employees to be extremely friendly and helpful. We would certainly stay at the Grand Hotel Alassio in the future and hope to return to the Italian Riviera..