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Hotel El Chico

4.0 of 5
Strada Romana 63, I-17019 Varazze, Italy (Formerly BEST WESTERN Hotel El Chico)
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Hotel El Chico
Ranked #30 of 45 hotels in Varazze
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I wonder how this hotel can be classified 4 stars. Rooms are old, bathrooms have probably not been renovated since 1960, beds and furniture are old-fashioned and very basic. Price is extremely high (Euro 129 per night in April!). The hotel is in a nice position just out of Varazze and offers a nice garden and a great sea view,... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

This family-run hotel makes you feel like a guest in their home. The breakfast is so fresh and homemade, and you get to enjoy on their terrace, watching the family cat walking the garden. The view over the sea is like no other. The hotel is also much more than expected from a "Best Western" brand. It was easy to... More

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012 via mobile

I found ants in my room and alot in the parking lot. Terrible towels, smelly rooms. I dont recommend this hotel. Being near the highway is a little noisy, you can hear the trucks from the window in the rooms that head back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

We were attending a wedding in Abisola Marina with reception in Celle Ligure. This hotel was perfectly located, just off the Autostrada exit. The location was great – overlooking the Mediterranean – the grounds were manicured and included a huge pool. Breakfast was on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. This is nothing like the typical American “Best Western” hotel –... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2012

Pros: - Clean room & hotel surroundings - Good pool and picturesque views of sea - most staff friendly especially restaurant and bar - restaurant food was good and they carved the meat in front of the table - food service was very fast (some may not like it especially for a holiday) - good bar and lounge - A/C... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

We stayed at this hotel during the Italian holiday fortnight and without a booking which was amazing. The hotel appeared to be family run and they were all so helpful. The evening meals were first class but served in a very relaxed way. They had a good wine selection and the staff made some good recommendations. Breakfast was outdoors on... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011

We stayed here for week 3 of a holiday in northern italy. This proved to be a good choice of hotel. The hotel is some 20-30 minutes walk from the town centre, though there is a very good restaurant within 2 minutes (walking away from the town). On a more general note, it appears that weekends are very busy on... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

We stayed at this hotel in March 2011 for three nights with our two year old son. I originally chose it because it was in a convenient location and had a fenced garden and outdoor eating area. This was everything we expected - we took our own travel cot and did not incur any extra charges. There was a fridge... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2010

Driving from Naples to Nice, thought staying at a Best Western would be easy & convenient, knowing it wouldn't be everything, but would be okay all around; however the quoted rate was 145 Euro (a bit high, honestly, but okay...) and then they wanted ANOTHER 30 Euro/night for a 3 year old boy would was going to sleep in the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2008

We were looking for a hotel near Genoa, that would not be too far to drive from Nice. The El Chico fitted the bill very well and turned out to be a good choice for a three night stay exploring this part of the Italian Riviera. We found the hotel very easily as it is extremely close to the motorway... More

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Additional Information about Hotel El Chico

Also Known As:
Best Western Varazze
Varazze Best Western
Address: Strada Romana 63, I-17019 Varazze, Italy (Formerly BEST WESTERN Hotel El Chico)
Region: Italy > Liguria > Italian Riviera > Varazze
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Varazze
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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