In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Grand Hotel Imperiale. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Many find it expensive, and some feel the rooms do not match the price. Some rooms and bathrooms are small, with cramped showers or only a bath.
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You will be in the middle of pine woods in Forte dei Marmi at this 5-star hotel, offering luxury treatment, a relaxed atmosphere, and a new exclusive private beach "Remo Beach Club".
Just 300 metres from the sea, the Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte Dei Marmi provides luxurious rooms and suites with large marble bathrooms, private balconies, LCD TV, fax, a multi-function telephone and free Wi-Fi.
Attentive and friendly staff will assist you during your stay at Forte Dei Marmi Grand Hotel Imperiale. From the doorman to the concierge there is always someone available to recommend tours, restaurants and local activities.
Grand Hotel Imperiale features an outdoor swimming pool.
Dine in the elegant on-site restaurant.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Grand Hotel Imperiale is best suited to travellers wanting a private beach club experience within a quieter, wooded setting. Guests get exclusive access to the Remo Beach Club, and two swimming pools plus spacious rooms with private balconies add further space to unwind. The pine woods surrounding the property lend a sense of seclusion, though this also means the shoreline itself is around 300 metres away, and direct sea views from rooms are limited as a result. Pricing reflects its five-star category throughout.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 16 hotels we list in Lake Como is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Guests enjoy a private stretch of sand at Remo Beach Club, a recent addition that separates this property from hotels sharing crowded public beach areas nearby.
- The hotel's location among pine trees creates a shaded, quiet environment uncommon for beach hotels in Forte dei Marmi, offering a retreat-like feel just steps from town.
Things to Consider
- While close, the beach itself requires a short walk or shuttle from the hotel grounds, which may matter to guests seeking direct beachfront access.
- The pine wood setting, while atmospheric, means some rooms face greenery rather than open sea, so views should be confirmed when booking.
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Breakfast is varied, with eggs cooked to order; the truffled eggs are singled out
- +Lunch and dinner are praised as well
- +Cocktails served in the garden
- –Several guests found breakfast disappointing, with limited choice or overcooked eggs
- –Breakfast service can be slow when staff are stretched
”Food was excellent, from breakfast to dinner.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff who go out of their way
- +Free shuttle and car service within town, plus free bicycles
- +A smooth, professional reception
- –Breakfast service is sometimes understaffed and slow
- –Some guests found staff aloof, and room service, housekeeping or valet did not always meet expectations
”The staff were incredible. They were very accommodating and pleasant, and nothing was too much for them.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +The hotel's beach club gets compliments
- +Guests enjoy the pool area
- –Beach access, loungers and umbrellas cost extra, even for hotel guests
- –Some feel the beach club does not live up to its price, with shared showers and little shade
- –The pool is in shade in the afternoon
”To get access to the sea, loungers included, you had to pay an amount I would call exorbitant.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable rooms with very good beds and a pillow menu
- +Many rooms are spacious, some with a terrace
- +Thoughtful extras such as small gifts at turndown
- –Some rooms and bathrooms are small, with cramped showers or only a bath
- –Several rooms need modernising, and fittings such as the shower or whirlpool bath do not always work
- –Not every room keeps out the morning light
”Room lovely, very spacious, immaculately clean, very comfy beds with a pillow menu.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Many describe the hotel as spotless
- +Parts of the hotel have been nicely refurbished
- –Several guests find the interiors dated and in need of renovation
- –An isolated report of a dirty bathroom
”Wonderful staff, perfectly clean, excellent breakfast.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Central, a short walk from both the beach and the town centre
- +Close to the luxury boutiques
- +A green garden and lounge that feel like an oasis
- +A good base for trips to Pisa, Florence and Lucca
”Beautiful hotel, ideally located close to the beach and the centre.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet street and a tranquil garden lounge
- –Rooms above the garage hear every car coming and going
- –Housekeeping can be noisy in the corridors
”There is a major issue with noise: if your room is above the garage, you hear every car rolling in and out.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel the hotel is expensive but worth it
- –Many find it expensive, and some feel the rooms do not match the price
- –Paying extra for the beach on top of the room rate is a common gripe
”An expensive hotel, but it is worth every penny.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Grand Hotel Imperiale from the airport?
Grand Hotel Imperiale is 178 km from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
How do guests rate Grand Hotel Imperiale?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 220 guest reviews.
How many stars does Grand Hotel Imperiale have?
Grand Hotel Imperiale is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Grand Hotel Imperiale offer?
Grand Hotel Imperiale offers beachfront, private beach area, spa and wellness center, free Wifi, Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms and breakfast.
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